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04 Nov 2025

'Best I've seen' - GAA voices react to Kobe swapping Mayo for Australia

The Crossmolina Deel Rovers clubman was announced as a Saint Kilda player today, putting to an end plenty of speculation

'Best I've seen' - GAA voices react to Kobe swapping Mayo for Australia

Eamonn McGee of Donegal gave his thoughts on Crossmolina Deel Rovers man Kobe MacDonald leaving Mayo for Saint Kilda's in the AFL. Pics: Sportsfile

Today, Mayo GAA circles were waking up to major news as it emerged that top prospect Kobe MacDonald had signed with Australian Rules club Saint Kilda.

The young protegé made the decision to swap Ireland for Down Under, joining on a Category B rookie contract for the 2026 campaign.

The move has prompted much discussion both locally and nationally. Here, we've gathered the thoughts of some of the most prominent figures both within the county and beyond.

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