Chrissy Mc Kaigue signs for Sydney Swans

Didn't see this one coming, I know him and never though he'd have the balls to do it. On the grand scale of things it is at a disadvantage to Derry, however I'd worry more had it been one of the other young players, as I personally think Chrissy is one of the most over-rated players in the Derry team.

Interesting move this, wouldn't have thought he'd be overly suited to it though. He's tall enough but not sure if he'd be able to adapt to Aussie Rules, I suppose we'll find out soon enough and the best of luck to him. Having seen him a few times over the last couple of years he seems decent enough, but not like he'd one of the best young players about. He scored a couple of nice points but seemed more interested in mouthing off(but sure not like he was alone in that in this years game!). Again best of luck to him, will be very tough to make the breakthrough but sure it's worth a go for a young lad.

To be perfectly honest, Anthony Tohill was an over-rated Gaelic player when he went over to Australia first, and we didn't do too bad when he came back.

Yeah even if he doesn't make it in the long run, there's a good chance it would improve him anyway if he returned home to Derry.

At least you still have James Kielt.

Or is he going as well, a certain member seems to think he is.

I know there is word of him going Loyal, but i haven't heard too much about it of late. Couldn't really blame both lads if they did go to give it a stab, in fact i'd like to see more young Derry players make the move over to AFL for 3 years so they could train under professional condition........just so long as they came back!!

James isn't going.

Has he been offered a contract before?

mid-mon man wrote:Has he been offered a contract before?

He went on trials but I don't think he was offered a contract.