By John Fogarty
A local report in Tyrone last night claimed 2019 All-Star Cathal McShane is on the brink of starting an AFL career with Brisbane Lions.
A revelation at full-forward this year, the 23-year-old recently denied suggestions he was considering a move Down Under.
However, respected Tyrone GAA website Teamtalkmag last night suggested he is about to ink a two-year deal with the Queensland club as he is set to travel there shortly.
Massive blow for @TyroneGAALive as Cathal McShane set for Aussie Rules. Read full story on website pic.twitter.com/PKvOIaKI51
— Teamtalkmag.com (@teamtalkmagLIVE) January 1, 2020
Dublin and Ballyboden St Enda’s player James Madden is already on the books with the Lions, while McShane’s 2013 Tyrone minor team-mate Conor McKenna has been starring for Essendon.
McShane’s departure would be a monumental blow for Mickey Harte who will have to do without Mattie Donnelly for a large part of the 2020 season.
