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Published 10:10 11 May 2017 BST
Updated 10:59 11 May 2017 BST
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Many in the Kingdom feel that if they can keep a hold of Clifford, he has every chance of joining the greats of Kerry football.
He is being mentioned as the next generation's answer to Seamus Moynihan, to Pat Spillane and to Colm Cooper - the latter a man who emphasised the threat posed by the AFL, but also the possibility that he would hang around with his family rooted in the GAA.
"It's only natural that the Australians would come in for Ireland's top players, which there's no doubt David is," said the Gooch.
"It's going to be difficult to hold on but what I do know he's from a massive GAA background, a massive GAA family. I don't know what his intentions are.
"The expectation is going to be difficult for him to manage and for his coaches to manage because he's set a high benchmark for himself. You said he was a bit like me when I was younger - I certainly wasn't six foot and built like he is. He could be anything, the future is so bright for him. But as we know, that has been the case for so many young players coming through. Sometimes it doesn't always work out," added Cooper.
Clifford has every desired ability, skill and trait in the game. He is tall, strong and fast. His football skills show no limits and his leadership and mental toughness are proven.
His 2016 Hogan Cup Final display with his school St Brendan's embodied each and every one of these traits. But in truth, Clifford has given plenty more examples of his class.
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