http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...swift-transition/story-fngeflq8-1227074350715
"Brophy, 20, collected 26 disposals and five clearances against the Australian Under-18s this year and Kennelly praised his professional approach and maturity"
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-10-03/eagles-snare-irishman
"The West Coast Eagles have moved into unchartered waters by signing exciting young Irishman Paddy Brophy on a two-year rookie list deal.
The 20-year-old from County Kildare, is tall and athletic at 189cm and 84kg and has an appetite for the contest.
On his way to this week’s National Combine, Brophy visited Perth for three days, was shown around the club and the city and that convinced him to nominate the West Coast Eagles as his club of choice.
West Coast has never before listed an international rookie, so it’s an exciting venture for the club.
The enthusiastic Brophy will be placed on the club’s Rookie B List, qualifying for a place on the list as he has not been registered in an Australian football competition for the past three years.
The signing of Brophy follows the decision a couple of months ago to
secure former outstanding under-age player Corey Adamson, who opted to play baseball when his junior sports career ended, and recently returned from the US to assume a rookie contract with West Coast."