Dubliner impresses at AFL combine, Derry star set to return to club action

David Colbert and Derry defender Eoin McEvoy travelled to Melbourne after excelling at the Dublin-based kicking sessions earlier this year. 

David Colbert arrives ahead of the U20 Six Nations clash with France. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland U20 rugby international and former Dublin minor David Colbert impressed at the AFL Draft Combine in Australia, finishing in the top 10 for 20m sprint and standing vertical jump.

The testing took place last weekend. Colbert and Derry defender Eoin McEvoy travelled to Melbourne after excelling at the Dublin-based kicking sessions earlier this year.