GAA in talks to limit numbers leaving Ireland for AFL - report

The GAA is seeking to restrict the number of players who can be signed from each county

Mayo All-Ireland winner Kobe McDonald is set to move to Australia in the next fortnight. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The GAA and AFL have reportedly held discussions about introducing measures to limit the number of players departing Ireland for Aussie rules.

According to a report on the  AFL's official website, the GAA has "flagged different rules to limit their best young talents being poached by AFL clubs". Those include capping the number of players who can be signed from each county.