Justin McNulty has received his first boost as new Laois boss with the news that former minor star Conor Meredith looks poised for a return home.

Meredith has been released by AFL club North Melbourne after the Kangaroos confirmed that they would not be renewing the 21-year-old's two-year rookie contract, with a statement on the club's website reading: "The club wishes Conor the best for the future and thanks him for his services."

A return home for Meredith would be welcomed by Laois supporters, many of whom watched the O'Dempsey's ace score three goals in the O'Moore County's two-point victory over Carlow in the 2007 Leinster Minor Football Championship final. Tweet

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