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According to AFL.com.au TWO Irish AFL hopefuls will trial at clubs next week in bids to win spots as Category B rookies. Derry star Eoin McEvoy and Irish under-20 rugby talent Davy Colbert will arrive in Australia this week ahead of a period where they will push to get on an AFL list. The pair are being brought out by the AFL having tested well in training sessions in Ireland, with Colbert, 20, having played for Ireland in the under-20 rugby World Cup in South Africa while also featuring in the Gaelic competition. McEvoy, 21, is considered an emerging star of the Gaelic competition. The duo will train alongside the under-17s Futures squad later this week and attend the Grand Final on Saturday before trialling at a number of clubs next week – including Essendon, Melbourne and Geelong – before meeting more clubs at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine the following week where they will take part in testing.

We're keeping tabs according to AFL.com.au and have held long term interest. Comes out of contract at the end of 2026.

I'm guessing our future first will be included in some capacity?

Happy from my end. I could see us perhaps targeting perhaps a midfielder just for depth but that might come late in the draft. If there was a time to top up on elite young talent through the draft it's this year.

Most on here need to accept that this will most likely be the outcome of our trade period. When you have a year like we did then we're not exactly a destination club for A graders. I do hope we're more working on getting another first round pick more then anything.

Dunstan was 26 when we recruited him.

Because when you finish the year like we have, then realistically you're not going to attract the A grade talent. I'm a big believer that if we can grab another first rounde pick inside the top 20 then that will go a long way into rejuvenating our list and stay in finals contention over the next few year.

Lol.. how can you seriously praise their ruthless list manage yet take a swipe at ours at the same time? Rohan is absolutely cooked and was struggling even at VFL level to get a kick this year. In 5 VFL games this year he averaged 6.4 disposals per game and yet you think he had a one year left in him and that him being cut is ruthless and good list management but poor on Melbourne's behalf?? Bizarre.. Foster a young Tomahawk!?? Lol if he is a young Tomahawk then why didn't he play senior footy or is getting delisted? 19 goals in 18 games averaging 6 disposals a game doesn't reek anything remotely close to being compared to Tom Hawkins. Hardie and Parfitt are clearly both VFL scrubbers and no different to any other delisted player going around. They'd add zero benefits to our team.

Owies?

West Coast?

I do not mind this at all. And to all the people whinging that they would rather Harry Boyd instead, just tell me exactly how that happens in a draft where it's a complete lottery. You are not even guaranteed that he'll be available at any of our selections and yet people are screaming they much prefer that then a free hit at this option What Tom Campbell brings is another senior mature and experienced body who'll provide some much needed leadership and guidance to our VFL team. He's a fantastic character who's one of the most hard working and dedicated guys going around with a team first attitude. An absolute workhorse. He's also a ripping fella who's done a lot for the AFL community in general. Talk about bringing in people to help shift the culture and standards, well Tommy will certainly help, especially with our younger players. Gawny isn't getting any younger, he'll need a decent chop out next year and part of me doesn't see him getting through the year again without injury. This is whether Campbell will be able to come in if need and play his role. He smashed it in the VFL this year and his numbers were elite so worse case is that he's making Casey a whole heap better.

No

Good job mate.

He means Ivan Soldo..

Really surprised West Coast delisted Jarmaine Jones. Quick midfielder half forward who has a nice left foot. Would add a lot of dash and speed across the midfield and half forward area. Certainly worth a shot imo.

Well done Brisbane!! Unbelievable effort.. Fages is an elite coach!

I think if we were to pull this off I could see us zoning in on Cooper Hynes with this pick.

If Ashcroft didn't have the father son tag attached to him he'd be the best player in the draft by a country mile. He's right on Nick Daicos level in terms of his insane midfield number and star factor.

So just remind me once again why this tweet is deemed as a negative take on your behalf, to the point that you felt you needed to publicly call him out?? What exactly are you and the rest of the sensitive Melbourne supporters calling him out on? Facts??

Senior assistant?

Nah

I wouldn't have O'Sullivan in my top 5 at all.

Exactly the way I read and why I haven't once jumped up fist pumping over this news. I'm sceptical on where this currently sits.