Bombers Sign An Irish Git

Essendon have taken the plunge into the “Irish experiment” signing their first international rookie with 19 year old Michael Quinn joining the club.

“He is very athletic and we were impressed with his physical ability and good attitude,” Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro said.

“Michael is very keen to learn and hungry to succeed so we think that gives him a good chance to play AFL football for Essendon.

“The big issue for him and all Irish recruits is his skill level, particularly his kicking, so we will need to put plenty of work into that area.

“Also, Gaelic football doesn’t require the tackling skills that are so important in AFL so he will have to learn to lay a strong tackle and break tackles from opponents.”

Quinn will join full training from January with the hope of playing at half-back for VFL affiliate Bendigo.

Quinn will take one of the 6 Essendon’s Rookie List positions.

Posted 17 November 08 in News