GAA on red alert amid Aussie scout invasion
February 13, 2008
Alarm bells are ringing in the GAA after word spread that Aussie Rules scouts will be placed in all 32 counties to tap emerging talent.
The proposed scheme is the brainchild of agent Ricky Nixon, who will sell information on Ireland's pool of talent to AFL clubs.
Having already lost the likes of Martin Clarke, the O hAilpins, Tadgh Kennelly, Colm Begley, Pierce Hanley, Brendan Murphy and Kevin Dyas to the Aussie code, the GAA will not want the drain of talent to accelerate.
The situation is a grave concern to Association chiefs, who are expected to act quickly in the face of this new threat.
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