McComiskey pledges short-term future to Down

Down attacker Paul McComiskey says he is committed to helping Down in this year’s NFL and championship although he may travel to Brisbane next autumn.

McComiskey is being tailed by AFL clubs but he insists his education is the priority and, in the short term, he’ll be around to help his native county.

"Ross (Carr) knows as well as I do that Down is my only focus," said McComiskey. "The Aussie Rules is a long, long way away, and I haven’t really thought much about it.

"The only thing I have thought about is trying to get on the Down team and improve myself as a Gaelic player.

"My education is first and foremost above everything, even sport. I’d have to get that first. It’s a major thing. You wouldn’t want to throw it away."