Tadhg Kennelly has just three days to decide whether to remain in Ireland or pledge his future to the Australian Football League.
Kennelly has been considering his options since helping Kerry to the All-Ireland SFC title in September, but he has been told by several AFL clubs that he has until Monday morning to make a final decision.
Having won a Premiership medal with Sydney Swans in 2005, Kennelly turned his back on the AFL in the quest to win the Sam Maguire with Kerry and he is aware that this is probably his last chance to return to Australia.
"It really is now or never if I'm going to do it," Kennelly explained. "It's pretty serious. I have less than a week to think about it. It's a lifestyle choice - do I want a few more All-Irelands or return to Australia.
"I enjoy being home. My mum is strong about it, we're not talking - we're arguing and shouting about it.
"I almost want someone to make the decision for me. It's the same thing as when I was 18 going over, I'll lay down the pros and cons on paper. I've made some big decisions in my life before so I'm sure I'll be fine."
The publication of his autobiography, "Unfinished Business" created controversy with Kennelly claiming he had set out to tackle Nicholas Murphy in the opening minutes of the All-Ireland final.
He issued an apology, insisting his comments were taken out of context, but the 28-year-old remains upset by the incident.
"I was upset about the reaction of people without hearing my side of the story. I stayed in the house for three days. It was the most difficult period of my life since my father died," he told RTE Radio.
"Never once in my life have I gone out to intentionally injure or hurt a footballer.
"In hindsight I was definitely very lucky not to be sent off."