Begley aims for long career in Australia

Laois footballer Colm Begley has spoken of his determination to “make a career” out of his switch to Aussie Rules football.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2005 - 01:09

Laois footballer Colm Begley has spoken of his determination to “make a career” out of his switch to Aussie Rules football.

The 19-year-old Stradbally defender, who began his rookie life at AFL club Brisbane Lions last week alongside Timahoe midfielder Brendan Quigley, is in his first full week of training Down Under.

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Courts Gaa Place: Australia Person: Begley Person: Colm Begley Person: Stradbally Person: Timahoe Person: Brendan Quigley Person: Quigley Event: Christmas Organisation: Laois Organisation: Brisbane Lions Organisation: Brisbane Organisation: Melbourne Herald Sun

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