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GAA in talks to limit numbers leaving Ireland for the AFL

The GAA and Australian football league have reportedly held discussions about introducing measure...

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11.30 2 Aug 2026


GAA in talks to limit numbers leaving Ireland for the AFL


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11.30 2 Aug 2026


The GAA and Australian football league have reportedly held discussions about introducing measures to limit the number of players departing Ireland for Aussie rules.

According to a report on the AFL's official website, the GAA has "Flagged different rules to limit their best young talents being poached by AFL clubs". Those include capping the number of players who can be signed from each county.

For more on this, Pat speaks to former Waterford footballer Michelle Ryan.


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