GAA STARS FROM around the country were put through their paces at the ninth annual AFL Europe Combine as they aim to impress the watching scouts and earn a trial in Australia.
Several counties were represented as the youngsters took part in the two-day fitness and skills testing event in UCD.
The AFL Combine is part of the league’s international search for elite talent from a variety of sporting backgrounds with drafts held around the world.
Among the participants was Mayo midfield star Matthew Ruane, Cork U20 player Blake Murphy and Kildare goalkeeper Aaron O’Neill.
Previous editions of the AFL Combine saw plenty of talented stars put their skills on display, including Galway’s Jack Cannning and Rian O’Neill of Armagh.
O’Neill, who was among the nominees for this year’s Young Footballer of the Year award, is a brother of Armagh forward Oisín O’Neill and nephew of Orchard All-Ireland winner Oisín McConville.
Here’s how all the participants got on in the 2019 edition of the AFL Combine in UCD.
@UCDGAA @UCDSportsCentre delighted to host the @AFL Irish Combine pic.twitter.com/dIt7FB5F5u
— UCD GAA (@UCDGAA) December 6, 2019
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