'The advice I would give him is go and see what it is like': Kyle Coney on Kobe McDonald's AFL ambitions

The hype around McDonald has only intensified since his latest substitute appearance, but he could be off Down Under before he's even made his name at home

Mayo’s Kobe McDonald takes to the field. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

When Kobe McDonald made his eagerly anticipated debut for Mayo, few could empathise with his impending departure for the AFL quite like Kyle Coney. He knew the pull of two worlds. He had lived it.

Coney was on radio duty in Clones as Mayo cruised past Monaghan two weeks ago. The former Tyrone footballer knew the feeling.