World Footy News

Despite being unable to secure a rookie contract with the Western Bulldogs for Season 2010, Gaelic footballer Aidan O’Shea still believes he can forge a career for himself in the AFL. O’Shea who plays for County Mayo, will return to Ireland over the weekend and Senior Coach Rodney Eade says the Bulldogs will keep an eye on the key position prospect.

“Aidan will follow a fitness and skills program set out by the Football Department over the next twelve months and we will be monitoring his progress,” Eade said. The 19 year old says he is looking forward to working hard throughout 2010 to give himself every chance of being offered a contract with the Western Bulldogs.

“I have been given a fitness program by the Club and some skill drills that I will be doing at home, so if I stick to it hopefully I will be able to make the transition next year,” O’Shea said. O’Shea says that his two week trial at the Whitten Oval provided him with a valuable insight into the demands of AFL football. “It was enjoyable but tough at the same time. There was a lot of sleeping after training so I did not see too much of Melbourne after the first week but it was fantastic,” O’Shea said.

Senior Coach Rodney Eade says that the Club is optimistic that O’Shea can secure a rookie contract for Season 2011. “If Aidan is prepared to put the hard work in, we will provide him with the support necessary to make it in the AFL with the Western Bulldogs,” Eade said.