McDonald joins AFL's St Kilda, Murphy for Brisbane

Blow to Mayo and Kerry as rising stars Kobe McDonald and Ben Murphy seal AFL moves after signing rookie contracts

Gaelic football's loss is the AFL's gain after Mayo’s exciting youngster Kobe McDonald and Kerry U-20 star Ben Murphy penned Category B Rookie contracts. Murphy will join up with the Brisbane Lions next month while McDonald will join St Kilda after the completion of his Leaving Certificate next year.

McDonald joins AFL's St Kilda, Murphy for Brisbane

Emerging Mayo GAA star Kobe McDonald has signed with AFL club St Kilda as a Category B rookie while Kerry's Ben Murphy has joined the Brisbane Lions.

How much can Kobe McDonald and Ben Murphy expect to make playing Aussie rules

Mayo and Kerry have suffered potential blows with the announcements that young football stars from both counties have signed contracts to play Aussie rules. Kobe McDonald, the 17-year-old son of Mayo football great Ciarán McDonald, has agreed a deal with Melbourne-based Australian Football League (AFL) team St Kilda after fielding interest from a number of clubs. McDonald helped Mayo to reach the 2023 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi…

Mayo prospect McDonald signs with St Kilda - HoganStand

Rising Mayo star Kobe McDonald has joined AFL club St Kilda as a Category B rookie.

"One of the attractive aspects": Brisbane secure Gaelic star as Category B Rookie

"I also hope to inspire other young players by showing them if you keep working hard, you will get your opportunities too."