Cillian Burke leaves Kerry to join AFL team Geelong Cats

Cillian Burke, a 21-year-old rising star from Kerry, has signed a 'Category B Rookie' contract with the AFL team Geelong Cats. He will not play for Kerry next year. Burke, a versatile player, contributed to Kerry's championship efforts this summer. He will join fellow Irish players Mark O'Connor and Oisín Mullin at Geelong. Geelong's general manager expressed excitement about Burke's decision to join the team. The club aims to support his transition to Australian football.