Live

Highlights on Off The Ball

12:00 PM-01:00 PM

Highlights on Off The Ball
Advertisement
Football

“Mayo Football Is Calling” | Staunton Rejoices in Mullin’s Decision To Stay

Mayo legend Cora Staunton spoke of Oisín Mullin’s AFL U-turn on OTB AM this morning, explaining that it is “big news” at home in Ireland but also in Australia.



“Mayo Football Is Calling” | S...
Football

“Mayo Football Is Calling” | Staunton Rejoices in Mullin’s Decision To Stay

Mayo legend Cora Staunton spoke of Oisín Mullin’s AFL U-turn on OTB AM this morning, explaining that it is “big news” at home in Ireland but also in Australian media too.

James Horan’s side hit the jackpot late yesterday evening when Oisín Mullin opted out of an AFL move in favour of staying put with Mayo.

Mayo legend Cora Staunton says it is a “huge boost” to their All-Ireland aspirations this summer.

Retaining the two-time Young Footballer of The Year is a big boost for Horan's side as this season gets underway. However, Staunton noted that Mullins is is also “ready-made” for Aussie Rules.

Having moved away from Aidan O’Shea as captain when a new leadership pairing was announced earlier this month, Staunton questions whether Horan’s selections contributed to “the draw” for Mullin to remain with the Maritime County.

Staunton joined Ger and Eoin on Monday's OTB AM to discuss the Mullin news, as well as give an update on her own AFLW season so far with GWS Giants.

“It’s very interesting move even if you look at Stephen Coen going as the Mayo captain and Tommy Conroy going as vice-captain," Staunton said. "Was that a shrewd move by James Horan?”

“Conroy and Oisín Mullin are the best of friends and have played football growing up together."

"They’ve come up from all the underage academies in Mayo, they played school football there together in Ballinrobe and won an All-Ireland B title there, so there’s all of that.”

“Maybe Oisín had looked at that and went ‘I’ll give it one last hurrah’ or who knows,” Staunton added.

“Certainly, from a Mayo fan’s point of view it’s great that we have him for next season.”

Staunton: "Geelong won’t give up on getting him”

Adamant it may not be the end of the saga in the long term, four-time All-Ireland winner Staunton is assured that the opportunity will come knocking once more and that “Geelong [Cats] won’t give up on him.”

“I’m sure it was a difficult decision to turn down. But is it just for this year or is it for the future? He’s probably still young enough,” said Staunton.

The transfer Down Under is paying off in her case. Staunton’s GWS Giants career in the AFLW has blossomed into one for the ages since her start in 2018.

In this year’s opening round she made history as oldest ever player in the league at 40 years old, playing alongside debutant, Cork stalwart and friend Bríd Stack who was returning from a horrific neck injury and “turbulent 12 months” recovery.

Four goals in two games thus far in 2022, she shows no sign of halting just yet, feeling “really fit” and optimistic for their next clash versus Melbourne at the weekend.

Written by Alanna Cunnane 

Mayo handed boost as Mullin opts to stay at home

Download the brand new OffTheBall App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered!

Subscribe to OffTheBall's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.


Read more about

Afl Cora Staunton GAA On OTB AM GAA On Off The Ball Geelong Cats Mayo GAA Oisin Mullin Otb Am

Live: Title

Description

Added to queue
Removed from queue

On Air

Share

Share

Next up in queue

Title
Description
Duration

There are currently no podcasts in the queue

Go to podcasts

On Air

Highlights on Off The Ball

Highlights on Off The Ball

12:00 PM-01:00 PM

Share

Up next

OTB Gold

OTB Gold

01:00 PM-02:00 PM

Share

LIVE: The Snap - American Football

LIVE: The Snap - American Football

02:00 PM-03:00 PM

Share

Highlights on Off The Ball

Highlights on Off The Ball

03:00 PM-06:00 PM

Share

OTB Gold

OTB Gold

06:00 PM-07:00 PM

Share

LIVE: Newsround

LIVE: Newsround

07:00 PM-07:30 PM

Share

LIVE: John Giles

LIVE: John Giles

07:30 PM-08:00 PM

Share

LIVE: Off The Ball

LIVE: Off The Ball

08:00 PM-09:00 PM

Share

LIVE: The Football Show

LIVE: The Football Show

09:00 PM-10:00 PM

Share

Repeat: Off The Ball

Repeat: Off The Ball

10:00 PM-12:00 AM

Share

Repeat: OTB AM

Repeat: OTB AM

12:00 AM-02:00 AM

Share

Repeat: Off The Ball

Repeat: Off The Ball

02:00 AM-05:00 AM

Share

Repeat: OTB AM

Repeat: OTB AM

05:00 AM-07:00 AM

Share

OTB's Crappy Quiz

OTB's Crappy Quiz

07:00 AM-07:30 AM

Share

LIVE: OTB AM

LIVE: OTB AM

07:30 AM-10:00 AM

Share

Repeat: OTB AM

Repeat: OTB AM

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Share

Highlights on Off The Ball

Highlights on Off The Ball

12:00 PM-01:00 PM

Share

00:00:00 / 00:00:00

Share on