AFL side St Kilda have unveiled Kobe McDonald to their fans as the Mayo teenage sensation begins his journey Down Under.

Fresh off helping his county to a historic All-Ireland SFC success less than two weeks ago, the Crossmolina native arrived at the Melbourne club’s ground yesterday.

The category B rookie is expected to be in attendance when St Kilda meet local rivals Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Sunday morning (10.20am Irish time).

“Everyone at the club was certainly invested in following Kobe’s journey through the GAA finals,” St Kilda General Manager of Football Lenny Hayes said in an interview posted on St Kilda’s website.

“The scenes when Mayo won the All-Ireland Championship were incredible to watch from afar, and we’re thrilled for Kobe that he was able to bring so much joy to his county. Our expectations for Kobe in the short term are quite modest. The priority is helping him settle into Melbourne, build strong relationships at the club and give him the time and support to adapt to a completely new sport.

“We're excited by the attributes he brings, but we also recognise the transition from Gaelic football to AFL takes time. We’ll be patient and allow him to gradually integrate into our program.”

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