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'I did have a chat': Mayo and Geelong's Oisín Mullin on All-Ireland final conversation
['Shane Donovan', 'Thu', 'Jul']
IrishExaminer.com
Oisín Mullin has confirmed that a conversation took place between Mayo and his AFL club, Geelong Cats, about getting him home to play a part in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final.
The former Mayo footballer explained the situation, noting that he did have a chat with the Mayo management, along with head coach Scott about getting home between the Cats' clash with Melbourne on Friday and the now historic Croker decider.
"I did have a chat with the coach back home, and obviously Chris here," the 26-year-old said.
"In the off-season, Geelong did give me an extended period at home, and I was fortunate that Mayo let me join them to train in the off-season as well, so there was that connection there.
On Mayo's historic win, Mullin added: "Oh it was massive.