Arena: How did the AFL recruit Finnbarr Roarty and what can the GAA do about it?
Arena with Maurice BrosnanShow Notes
On this week’s episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner’s weekly sports podcast, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Westmeath footballer Ray Connellan to examine the AFL’s recruitment of young Gaelic football talent.
The lads discuss the news that Donegal star Finnbarr Roarty has signed a two-year contract with Collingwood. Drawing on his own experience of being recruited by St Kilda, Ray explains how the recruitment process works for Australian Rules clubs and what it takes to actually 'make it' Down Under.
They also look at what the GAA can do in response. With the departures of Roarty and Kobe McDonald prompting understandable concern, is there a way to stem the flow of young talent to Australia? If not, what can the association ask for from the AFL?
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