Tough news coming out of Mayo GAA today with Kobe McDonald having signed for AFL side Saints, a huge blow for the men from the west. Kobe is son of legendary footballer Ciaran McDonald and is no doubt very disappointing news for the county .. 

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Top Irish footballer and Gaelic prospect Kobe McDonald is set to make the move across the globe and officially join St Kilda.

The highly rated talent from Mayo is considered one of the most exciting Gaelic players at the moment. He will team up with fellow Irishmen Liam… pic.twitter.com/woGtFI9XLU

— Saints TV (@saintstvpod) November 3, 2025

Here are some of the comments online ..

Sad news. Another talented kid poached from an amateur sport without any compensation paid to the club that coached and developed him since he was 4yrs old. Cheapskates.

show how shit vfl is
when Australians won’t even play the game any more
Importing racist from Ireland now

Pedigree and talent. He might be the best young gaa footballer since David Clifford. And that’s saying something.

Welcome to the Saints Kobe. Oh the green and red of Mayo

Silvagni just won’t let this Irish experiment go will he. Was successful bringing them over to the blues🤦🏻‍♂️