Carlton confirm signing of Cork star

Cork footballer Michael Shields is to pursue a career in Australian Rules after officially signing for AFL Premiership outfit Carlton Blues.

Carlton confirm signing of Cork star
Wed, 28 Nov, 2007 - 12:25

Cork footballer Michael Shields is to pursue a career in Australian Rules after officially signing for AFL Premiership outfit Carlton Blues.

The Melbourne-based club confirmed today that Shields has signed a two-year international rookie contract with them, following in the footsteps of fellow Rebels Setanta and Aisake O hAilpin.

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