Tyrone's Conor McKenna set to join Brisbane Lions

Tyrone ace Conor McKenna is expected to sign for the Brisbane Lions after discussions with a number of clubs about a return to the AFL.

McKenna, who won an All-Ireland title with Tyrone in 2021, also met his former club Essendon, Port Adelaide and St Kilda in recent days before ultimately favouring a switch to the Lions, according to the AFL's official site.

In 2020, McKenna had announced his retirement from the sport after six seasons with the Bombers having played 79 times since his arrival in 2014.

However after Tyrone’s All-Ireland defence came to an end with a qualifier loss to Armagh in June, it’s understood that McKenna informed managers Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher of his desire to return to Australia.

Brisbane had shown interest in the 26-year-old while he was an Essendon player and they will sign him on during the pre-season supplemental selection period.

Last week, Mayo star Oisín Mullin was linked with a move to Geelong, the current home of Irish duo Zach Touhy and Mark O’Connor.

Mullin had been on the verge of joining the current Premiership champions before the start of last season before opting to stay in Ireland.