‘He will be rewarded for his performances’ – Adelaide determined to hold onto thriving Mark Keane

Keane, who scored a famous goal for Cork against Kerry in the 2020 championship, has become a defensive stalwart for the South Australia outfit.

Mark Keane playing for Collingwood.

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has stressed they are determined to hold onto defender Mark Keane after the Cork star was linked with a move to his former club Collingwood.

Keane previously spent three years with Collingwood before deciding to return to Ireland. He joined the Cork hurling panel in 2022 and helped his club Ballygiblin to an All-Ireland junior hurling title. Last year, he returned to Australia to join Adelaide Crows on a one-year deal.