Did Australia ever come calling for David Clifford, and why did the greatest forward of his generation choose to stay? David Clifford celebrates a score. Pic: James Lawlor/INPHOSpeaking after Mayo’s All-Ireland win, current Aussie Rules star Sarah Rowe told Off The Ball: ‘The biggest thing a couple of years ago was David Clifford and how could they get him over here? ‘I wanted to stay and play with Kerry if I could, so I didn’t really get close to a move,’ he said. 24 July 2022; David Clifford of Kerry celebrates with the Sam Maguire Cup after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Kerry and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin.