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Ex-AFL recruit Cillian catches eye of boss in Championship

- JOHN FALLON

GALWAY supporters had plenty to cheer about in their landslide Connacht semi-final win over Leitrim on Sunday but there was one player who really caught the eye.

Midfielder Cillian McDaid put in the sort of performance which made him a target for Australian Rules clubs a few years ago.

But the injuries which blighted his move to Carlton in Australia continued on his return home after less than a year.

However, the 24-year old has battled on and was outstanding on Sunday. Boss Padraic Joyce (inset) knows the value of a player who is comfortable at half-back, midfield or half-forward and he crowned a sublime display on Sunday with three points from distance in the opening half.