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Collingwood sign up two more Irish recruits

Authored by: Troy Thompson
on Wednesday, August 25 2010 @ 09:34 pm ACST

Have been some rumours around this year that Clarke will come back to Collingwood, the AFL's list rule changes last week have seen the chatter on this bring it around again. Apparently he was very emotionally torn last year when he left Collingwood - and may certainly be regretting it somewhat more now given their 2010 form. His presence would obviously help both these guys when they come over.

As for others going to play Gaelic, I beleive Richmond were going to look at getting some guys who perhaps couldnt quite make it at AFL level for various reasons to go and give it a go, not sure if that happened.

Also saw a rumor about that Conor Meredith has been made an offer to go to the GC Suns. He has been playing some good games at North Melbourne's feeder club but hasn't been on the long list of kids that the Kanga's have blooded this year.

Collingwood sign up two more Irish recruits

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Thursday, August 26 2010 @ 12:37 pm ACST

I think this clearly demonstrates again that there will be the haves and the have nots in the future. It's a way the wealthier clubs can gain an edge over their rivals, by modestly investing in international talent. Contrast it with the strugglers - some have found a way to dip their toe in, others have chosen not to. Perhaps when they start losing games to teams with 3 or 4 internationals they will realise that it is a key recruitment tool, part of core business, not a boutique endeavour.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

Collingwood sign up two more Irish recruits

Authored by: Michael Christiansen
on Thursday, August 26 2010 @ 01:09 pm ACST

For clubs though that can't afford to go too far international - - i.e. shipping kids in from Ireland - - one would assume that there'll be 'cheaper' options more local, i.e. South Pacific, as well as the 'multi-cultural' options - given the AFL has loosened the 'international rookie' definition to include 'recent arrivals'.

A club like North Melbourne may not be able to be 'little Dublin', but, could be 'little Suva' or 'little Sudan'.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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