Former Cork star Ciaran Sheehan will make his debut for the Carlton Blues against Gold Coast this Saturday.

Blues coach Mick Malthouse said Sheehan has earned his call-up with consistently good VFL form.

"I think it's a fantastic story," Malthouse said to www.carltonfc.com.au.

"He actually came over with Zac Tuohy (in 2009) and went back (to Ireland) and has come back again and I think that that's meritorious."

23-year-old Sheehan could play in attack, defence or on a wing according to his coach.

His former Rebel team-mates, meanwhile, have sent Sheehan their best wishes via twitter with Daniel Goulding tweeting: 'great news to see Ciaran making his senior debut for @CarltonFC this weekend. A very proud day for the parish #afl #hardwork'.

Colm O'Neill tweeted: 'Delighted for @Gussyman90 making he debut for @CarltonFC this weekend. #outsideoftheleft #MVP'. Tweet

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