Former Dublin footballer and Aussie Rules legend Jim Stynes says unless the GAA makes positive moves to ensure the continuation of the International Rules series more young Gaelic footballers will make their way Down Under. Stynes believes that the series needs to be relaunched sooner rather than later if the GAA isn't to suffer a drain of its brightest young stars. "After last year, some officials saw it as their chance to put an end to the series and the concept," Stynes claimed. "However in their haste they overlooked the long-term damage broken ties would do to the most exciting talent coming through the underage ranks of the GAA. "The GAA needs this game to stay alive to have any say in future drafting. "This is the only way the GAA can stop large numbers of kids leaving for Australia each year." Tweet

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