Mayobridge look like having star player Benny Coulter for their Ulster club football championship clash with St. Gall's after Ireland manager Sean Boylan said he wouldn't have a problem with the forward not travelling with the main party to Australia. The Irish squad is set to depart for Australia on Saturday, October 18. However, the following day, Coulter - who is almost certain to be named in Boylan's squad next Tuesday - will be expected to line out for the Down champions in their Ulster preliminary round tie against their Antrim counterparts. When Boylan was asked if he would be able to accommodate players like Coulter, who face club commitments after the main party has departed, he said: "Of course we will. There is no question about that." It's understood that Coulter and two other players are scheduled to play in club games that take place after the main party has flown to Perth. One of the other two players is Cavan's Seanie Johnston, who is said to have impressed during the trials. Johnston is due to line out for Cavan Gaels when they meet Denn in the Cavan SFC final on October 19. If Coulter and Johnston are selected, the Irish management team has arranged for them to fly to Perth at a later date. Tweet

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