Brisbane Lions star Colm Begley wants to return home and win an All-Ireland title with his native Laois - but not for another few years at least. Begley, who will line out for Stradbally in Sunday's Laois SFC final against Portlaoise, aims to forge a successful career in Australian Rules before returning home for good at the age of 29. "The ideal for me would be to play out there for eight, nine years, make a massive career for myself, buy loads of cars and houses," he explained. "I'd sell them off and come over for 29 and start playing some football for Laois if I am good enough, and win an All-Ireland - that's the dream. "In my head, it still could happen if I keep on working over there. I believe Laois will win an All-Ireland at some stage. I just hope they hold off until I get back!" The 2003 All-Ireland minor winner has made a major impact since joining the Brisbane Lions, and played in 20 of their 22 games last season. With the new AFL season not set to get underway until next month, Begley is enjoying his time back home but could be in a dilemma if Stradbally end up reaching the Leinster club final as he's due to return to Australia in three weeks' time. He joked: "If we get to the Leinster final, I might tell them I've missed the flight. If we won it, you'd have to celebrate it as well." Tweet

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