Mickey Harte says he was always optimistic that Cathal McShane would stay with Tyrone, despite the All Star full forward almost signing for Aussie Rules outfit Adelaide Crows last month.

Speaking to the Irish News after the 24-year-old made his Tyrone return against Kerry in Edendork yesterday, Harte commented: “We were all delighted that he made the decision to stay and play Gaelic football.

“He's a super player, you will only see him getting better, that's only a taste of what he can do; he's a physical presence, a really good footballer.

“It's not that I didn't think he was gone, he hadn't made up his mind. We were aware that he was considering his options. I always said, as long as he hasn't signed anything for the AFL, I was still optimistic that he would deal with us and thankfully, through the auspices of the good people of Tyrone, he is staying.”

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