Conor Nash Biography

Conor Nash signs a fresh five-year deal to remain at Hawthorn after turning down interest from several clubs.

"There was outside interest, but I think everyone is starting to see where the club is going, which is just something I have to be part of," Nash said.

"I've got too many good relationships with too many players and great people at Hawthorn to leave. In the end, I just kept coming back to I had to be part of the future here. I couldn't leave."

Conor Nash believes Gaelic football clubs that have players poached by AFL teams to be fairly compensated.

"I certainly think there is a case there for some sort of compensation. It certainly has to be the club. I wouldn't think it would be the county board or something like that," Nash said.

"I'd love to see it go back right to the roots, because everybody knows that clubs could do with a bit of spare cash every now and then."

Conor Nash makes his AFL debut for Hawthorn at the MCG with 5 disposals (2 kicks and 3 handballs), a mark and 5 tackles in a 11-point win over Geelong.

Hawthorn signs its second Irish rookie in 12 months after luring emerging Gaelic football and rugby star Conor Nash to Waverley.

The Hawks have been circling Nash for some time and the talented Irishman has finally joined the club.

The youngster, who hails from Navin about 45 minutes north-west of Dublin, will link up with the Hawks when pre-season training begins next month.

Blessed with height, pace and natural athleticism, Nash is set to learn AFL craft as a key defender.

"I'll learn the trade there hopefully and then they'll maybe look later down the line a bit more forward," Nash said.

"Key back, especially having the rugby background with tackling and stuff like that, should be all right."