2011 International Rules Series
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The 2011 International Rules Series was the 13th International Rules Series
contested between Gaelic football
ers from Ireland
and Australian rules footballers
from Australia
. The series was played over two test matches, with Ireland winning the series by 130-65 points on aggregate. In doing so, Ireland achieved their greatest ever winning test margin (in the first test) and greatest ever series victory, whilst Australia had their lowest ever test score in the second test. The Australian Football League
(AFL) announced part of the schedule for the series in June 2011, with Etihad Stadium in Melbourne
chosen for the first test match. In July, the AFL announced that Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast
would be the venue for the second test. This was the first time that any stadium in the state of Queensland
hosted an International Rules
game. The first test was played on 28 October, while the second test was played one week later on 4 November.
and its multi-channel affiliate One HD broadcast this year's series to Australian audiences. The first test match was delayed in all metropolitan areas of Australia, while the second test was broadcast live to Melbourne
and Sydney
audiences and delayed elsewhere. Irish-language
channel TG4
broadcast the series live in Ireland, while mainstream English-language
network RTE
showed an hourly highlights show as was the case for the 2010 series in Ireland.
Gaelic footballer Anthony Tohill
returned as Ireland manager after the series loss in 2010
. He is joined on the coaching and selection staff by Eoin Liston
(Kerry), Kevin O’Brien
(Wicklow), Seán Óg de Paor
(Galway) and Kieran McGeeney (Armagh), all former International rules
players. On 12 October, Tohill named 18 players of a 23-man squad (later to become 24) and also confirmed, subject to club commitments, that Stephen Cluxton
would be the Ireland captain. Four further players were named on 15 October. Current Sydney Swans player Tommy Walsh joined the squad as the last selected player, while Donegal footballer Karl Lacey replaced Darren O'Sullivan in the selected squad due to the latter's club commitments. Doubts remained over the availability of several other players due to club football commitments. However, few changes were necessary as Patrick Kelly
of Cork was called up to complete the 24 man squad.
Former Western Bulldogs
coach Rodney Eade
was named as coach and manager of the Australian team in March. He is joined on the coaching staff by former Richmond
footballer Wayne Campbell
(selector), as well as former players Andrew McLeod
and Brad Johnson
, while Collingwood
sports science director David Buttifant will be in charge of the team's preparation for the series. The Australian team was announced on 13 October minus an announced captain or leadership squad. The team is made up of talented young players aged around 20–24, yet only four players (David Wojcinski, Stephen Milne, Brad Green and James Frawley) have any prior senior International Rules
experience. Melbourne footballer Colin Sylvia
was initially selected in the team, but was withdrawn due to inappropriate off-field behavior, diminishing the Australian squad to 23.
Brad Green
, the captain of the Melbourne Football Club
, was announced as the captain of Australia on 25 October. The announcement was leaked via Max Gawn
on Twitter
before the official AFL announcement was made. James Kelly
, Andrew Swallow
and James Frawley
were all named as vice-captains.
*Eade has since been sacked from the Western Bulldogs and now works for Collingwood as their director of coaching
**These players replaced other players initially selected in the squad who withdrew from the series due to club football commitments
The following players withdrew from the series: Darran O'Sullivan (Kerry - GAA), Colin Sylvia (Melbourne - AFL)
† Jake King was injured in the first test and was replaced for the second test by Joel Patfull
The opening test of the series was played at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, the second time the venue had hosted an International Rules game, the previous match occurring in 2005
. In front of a rather disappointing crowd of 22,921, Ireland
outclassed their Australian opponents by a record 44 point margin. The margin was the greatest in the history of the series, eclipsing the 38 point win Australian win in the second test of the 2006 Series
. Ireland's score of 80 points was also the biggest Irish score in the history of the series, whilst Australia's 36 points was the lowest Australian score since 1990
.
Ireland skipped away to a quick lead, scoring 4 'overs' and 1 goal before Australia managed a major score. Leading by 18 points at the first break, Ireland
increased their lead in the second quarter and dominated Australia
in general possession. The home side were fortunate to receive their first goal of the series, with captain Brad Green
making the most of an uncharacteristic error from Irish skipper and goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton
. The third quarter briefly erupted with a spotfire as Ireland's Kevin Reilly approached the Australian huddle after a break in play as a result of a concussion to Emmet Bolton. The ensuing fight was largely harmless and no player was reported or sent off. Australia failed to threaten despite some improved possession in the midfield, as Ireland scored 5 overs to 1 in the quarter. The fourth quarter showcased some more classic Irish skill, with goals to Leighton Glynn
and Kieran Donaghy
extending the margin into record territory.
Irish
mananger Anthony Tohill
stated post-match that the experience of Ireland's AFL players was "huge" and instrumental in the win, whilst his opposite number Rodney Eade
lamented his side's lack of physicality, stating that the Australians were "too nice" in attempting to maintain the spirit of the game. He praised the "sensational kicking skills" of the Irish team and promised a more physical Australian side for the second test.
Jake King
of Australia was ruled out prior the second test with a knee injury that would also disrupt his pre-season training for Richmond
. Brisbane Lions
footballer Joel Patfull
replaced him in the side Another disappointing crowd of 12,545 attended the match, making the cumulative crowd of approximately 35,000 one of the lowest in series history. Ireland were far superior for the duration of the match, leading at every quarter and pulling away thanks to a clever goal from Leighton Glynn
in the second quarter.
Trailing by 11 points at half time, Australia
managed just one over for the rest of the match, as Ireland's superior finishing skills proved decisive again. The third quarter descended into virtual madness however, with several minor fights and scuffles very nearly turning into genuine brawls. In total, five players were yellow carded (sent off for 10 minutes) in a spiteful third quarter. Ireland
rapped up the test in the last quarter, finishing with three overs to one and recording a 21 point test match win, and a 65 point series victory (130-65 on aggregate).
Whilst continual speculation remained over the immediate future of the series, on account of supposed Australian apathy in terms of crowd attendance and player interest, GAA
director general Paraic Duffy
announced that the series would resume as planned in the years 2013 and 2014. In relation to this series however, Geelong premiership midfilder James Kelly was awarded the Jim Stynes Medal for being Australia's best player, whilst dual All-Ireland
and AFL Premiership
medallist Tadhg Kennelly
won the GAA Medal for being the Irish player of the series.
International Rules Series
The International Rules Series is a senior men's International rules football competition between the Australia international rules football team and the Ireland international rules football team...
contested between Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
ers from Ireland
Ireland international rules football team
The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football...
and Australian rules footballers
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
from Australia
Australia international rules football team
This article concerns the men's team; for information on the Australian women's team, see Australia women's international rules football team....
. The series was played over two test matches, with Ireland winning the series by 130-65 points on aggregate. In doing so, Ireland achieved their greatest ever winning test margin (in the first test) and greatest ever series victory, whilst Australia had their lowest ever test score in the second test. The Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL) announced part of the schedule for the series in June 2011, with Etihad Stadium in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
chosen for the first test match. In July, the AFL announced that Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
would be the venue for the second test. This was the first time that any stadium in the state of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
hosted an International Rules
International rules football
International rules football is a team sport consisting of a hybrid of football codes, which was developed to facilitate international representative matches between Australian rules football players and Gaelic football players....
game. The first test was played on 28 October, while the second test was played one week later on 4 November.
Fixtures
- First Test: 28 October 2011 at Etihad Stadium, MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
- Second Test: 4 November 2011 at Metricon Stadium, Gold CoastGold Coast, QueenslandGold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
Broadcast
Network TenNetwork Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
and its multi-channel affiliate One HD broadcast this year's series to Australian audiences. The first test match was delayed in all metropolitan areas of Australia, while the second test was broadcast live to Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
and Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
audiences and delayed elsewhere. Irish-language
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
channel TG4
TG4
TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irish language speakers. The channel has been on-air since 31 October 1996 in the Republic of Ireland and since April 2005 in Northern Ireland....
broadcast the series live in Ireland, while mainstream English-language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
network RTE
RTE
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showed an hourly highlights show as was the case for the 2010 series in Ireland.
Build up
Former DerryDerry GAA
The Derry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Derry GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland. It is responsible for Gaelic games in the GAA county of Derry, which covers virtually the same territory as the former administrative county of Londonderry...
Gaelic footballer Anthony Tohill
Anthony Tohill
Anthony Tohill is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer who played for Derry in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was part of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning side, also winning two Ulster Championships and four National League titles with the county. Tohill won four All Star...
returned as Ireland manager after the series loss in 2010
2010 International Rules Series
The 2010 International Rules Series was the 12th International Rules Series, contested between Gaelic football players from Ireland and Australian rules football players from Australia...
. He is joined on the coaching and selection staff by Eoin Liston
Eoin Liston
Eoin 'Bomber' Liston is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Beale, his divisional side Shannon Rangers and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1978 until 1993...
(Kerry), Kevin O’Brien
Kevin O'Brien (Irish football)
Kevin O'Brien is a former Irish gaelic footballer from Baltinglass in County Wicklow. O'Brien was part of the great Baltinglass team that dominated Wicklow football in the 80's and 90's, winning an All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship Title in 1990. He is also the only Wicklow recipient...
(Wicklow), Seán Óg de Paor
Seán Óg De Paor
Seán Óg de Paor is a former inter-county footballer for Galway.De Paor comes from An Cheathrú Rua in the Connemara Gaeltacht, where he attended the local national school, Scoil Mhic Dara...
(Galway) and Kieran McGeeney (Armagh), all former International rules
International rules football
International rules football is a team sport consisting of a hybrid of football codes, which was developed to facilitate international representative matches between Australian rules football players and Gaelic football players....
players. On 12 October, Tohill named 18 players of a 23-man squad (later to become 24) and also confirmed, subject to club commitments, that Stephen Cluxton
Stephen Cluxton
Stephen "Clucko" Cluxton is a Gaelic football goalkeeper with Dublin. He plays his club football for Parnells. Cluxton is unusual for a goalkeeper as he often opts to take frees during games...
would be the Ireland captain. Four further players were named on 15 October. Current Sydney Swans player Tommy Walsh joined the squad as the last selected player, while Donegal footballer Karl Lacey replaced Darren O'Sullivan in the selected squad due to the latter's club commitments. Doubts remained over the availability of several other players due to club football commitments. However, few changes were necessary as Patrick Kelly
Paddy Kelly (Gaelic footballer)
Paddy Kelly is an Irish sportsperson. He plays Gaelic football with his local club Ballincollig and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2008.-References:...
of Cork was called up to complete the 24 man squad.
Former Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
coach Rodney Eade
Rodney Eade
Rodney "Rocket" Eade is a former Australian rules footballer and the former coach of the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League...
was named as coach and manager of the Australian team in March. He is joined on the coaching staff by former Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
footballer Wayne Campbell
Wayne Campbell
Wayne Campbell is a retired Australian rules football player for the Richmond Football Club of the AFL.-Richmond career :...
(selector), as well as former players Andrew McLeod
Andrew McLeod
Andrew Luke McLeod is a former Australian rules footballer for the Adelaide Football Club. He is the games record holder for Adelaide, having played 340 games....
and Brad Johnson
Brad Johnson (Australian rules footballer)
Brad Johnson is a former Australian rules footballer who was the captain of Australian Football League team Western Bulldogs...
, while Collingwood
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
sports science director David Buttifant will be in charge of the team's preparation for the series. The Australian team was announced on 13 October minus an announced captain or leadership squad. The team is made up of talented young players aged around 20–24, yet only four players (David Wojcinski, Stephen Milne, Brad Green and James Frawley) have any prior senior International Rules
International rules football
International rules football is a team sport consisting of a hybrid of football codes, which was developed to facilitate international representative matches between Australian rules football players and Gaelic football players....
experience. Melbourne footballer Colin Sylvia
Colin Sylvia
Colin Sylvia is an Australian rules footballer, currently playing with the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League .-Early life:...
was initially selected in the team, but was withdrawn due to inappropriate off-field behavior, diminishing the Australian squad to 23.
Brad Green
Brad Green (footballer)
Brad Green is a professional Australian rules football player and the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club's in the Australian Football League .-Early life:...
, the captain of the Melbourne Football Club
Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
, was announced as the captain of Australia on 25 October. The announcement was leaked via Max Gawn
Max Gawn
Max Gawn is an Australian rules footballer for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League .Gawn was selected with the 34th overall pick in the 2009 AFL Draft by the Melbourne Demons. He was recruited from the Sandringham Dragons...
on Twitter
Twitter
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before the official AFL announcement was made. James Kelly
James Kelly
James Kelly or Jim Kelly is the name of: *James Kelly *James Kelly *James Kelly , 19th century Anglican bishop of Newfoundland and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, 1901–1904*James Kelly , UK MP for the Irish constituency of Limerick City 1844–1847*Jimmy Kelly James Kelly or Jim Kelly is...
, Andrew Swallow
Andrew Swallow
Andrew Swallow is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the North Melbourne Football Club.-Recruitment:He was North Melbourne's second round draft selection in the 2005 AFL Draft, number 43 overall, from the East Fremantle Football Club in the WAFL.-2006: Debut:He received a...
and James Frawley
James Frawley
James Frawley is an American director and actor. Frawley was born in Houston, Texas. He has worked on Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, Judging Amy and The Monkees, as well as many other programs...
were all named as vice-captains.
Squads
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Ireland Ireland international rules football team The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football... |
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| Name | Team | Position | Name | Team | Position |
| Rodney Eade Rodney Eade Rodney "Rocket" Eade is a former Australian rules footballer and the former coach of the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League... |
Western Bulldogs Western Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne... * |
Coach | Anthony Tohill Anthony Tohill Anthony Tohill is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer who played for Derry in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was part of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning side, also winning two Ulster Championships and four National League titles with the county. Tohill won four All Star... |
Derry Derry GAA The Derry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Derry GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland. It is responsible for Gaelic games in the GAA county of Derry, which covers virtually the same territory as the former administrative county of Londonderry... |
Coach |
| 18. Brad Green Brad Green (footballer) Brad Green is a professional Australian rules football player and the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club's in the Australian Football League .-Early life:... |
Melbourne Melbourne Football Club The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria.... |
Captain | 1. Stephen Cluxton Stephen Cluxton Stephen "Clucko" Cluxton is a Gaelic football goalkeeper with Dublin. He plays his club football for Parnells. Cluxton is unusual for a goalkeeper as he often opts to take frees during games... |
Dublin Dublin GAA Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams... |
Captain (Goalkeeper) |
| 8. James Frawley | Melbourne Melbourne Football Club The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria.... |
Vice Captain | 18. Ciaran McKeever Ciaran McKeever Ciaran McKeever is a Gaelic football player from County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He plays for the Armagh senior inter county football team.He won a National Football League medal in 2005 as Armagh defeated Cavan in the final by 0-15 to 0-7.... |
Armagh Armagh GAA The Armagh County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Armagh GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Armagh... |
Vice Captain |
| 9. James Kelly | Geelong Cats Geelong Football Club The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also... |
Vice Captain | 9. Pearce Hanley | Brisbane Lions Brisbane Lions The Brisbane Lions is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland. The club was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996... |
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| 4. Andrew Swallow Andrew Swallow Andrew Swallow is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the North Melbourne Football Club.-Recruitment:He was North Melbourne's second round draft selection in the 2005 AFL Draft, number 43 overall, from the East Fremantle Football Club in the WAFL.-2006: Debut:He received a... |
North Melbourne North Melbourne Football Club The North Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Kangaroos, is the fourth oldest Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League and is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Australia and the world... |
Vice Captain | 4. Eoin Cadogan Eoin Cadogan Eoin Cadogan is an Irish sportsperson. he plays Gaelic football and hurling with his local club Douglas. He has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2007 and the Cork senior hurling team since 2008.-Club:Cadogan plays hurling and football with his local club in Douglas and has... |
Cork | |
| 31. Matt Suckling | Hawthorn Hawthorn Football Club The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys... |
Goalkeeper | 6. Kieran Donaghy Kieran Donaghy Kieran Donaghy is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Kerry. Donaghy has won three All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals, two Munster Championships and a National League title with the county. He has also been awarded two All Stars.He plays his club football for Austin Stacks in... |
Kerry Kerry GAA The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry... |
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| 15.Robbie Gray | Port Adelaide Port Adelaide Football Club The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League... |
7. Leighton Glynn Leighton Glynn Leighton Glynn is a Gaelic football and hurling player from County Wicklow in Ireland. He was born and raised in Rathnew, County Wicklow. He has represented the Wicklow senior GAA teams in both football and hurling... |
Wicklow Wicklow GAA The Wicklow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wicklow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wicklow... |
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| Jake King Jake King Jacob 'Jake' King is an Australian rules football player for the Richmond Football Club.-Career:King previously played for North Heidelberg in the Diamond Valley Football League before moving to the Coburg Tigers in the VFL... † |
Richmond Richmond Football Club The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,... |
8. Finian Hanley Finian Hanley Finian Hanley is a Gaelic footballer from Galway. He is currently a member of the Galway Football Panel. He plays in the full-back position.-Galway:... |
Galway Galway GAA The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,... |
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| 21. Ben McGlynn Ben McGlynn Ben McGlynn is an Australian rules football player playing for the Sydney Swans.A small onballer, McGlynn was picked late by Hawthorn in the 2006 rookie draft after impressing at the Box Hill Hawks the VFL affiliated club with the Hawks... |
Sydney Swans Sydney Swans The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney... |
3. Emmet Bolton Emmet Bolton Emmet Bolton is a Gaelic football player from County Kildare, Ireland. He plays for the Kildare senior inter county football team. He was named in the 2010 Opel GPA Team of the Year, and in 2011 he was nominated for an All Star Award.... |
Kildare Kildare GAA For more information see Kildare Senior Club Football Championship or Kildare Senior Club Hurling Championship.The Kildare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Kildare GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kildare... |
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| 13. Trent McKenzie Trent McKenzie Trent McKenzie is an Australian rules footballer for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was recruited as one of twelve 17 years olds made available to Gold Coast under the AFL's draft concessions.-Junior career:... |
Gold Coast Suns Gold Coast Suns The Gold Coast Suns were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club split their home games between Miami and Pompano Beach, FL and hired future Hall of Famer Earl Weaver as manager. In the league's inaugural season, the... |
11. Darren Hughes Darren Hughes (Gaelic footballer) Darren Hughes is a Gaelic football player from County Monaghan, Ireland. He plays for the Monaghan senior inter county football team.In 2011, Hughes was part of the Ireland team that won the 2011 International Rules Series against Australia by 130 to 65.... |
Monaghan Monaghan GAA The Monaghan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Monaghan GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Monaghan and the Monaghan inter-county football and hurling teams. Separate county boards are responsible for the... |
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| 44. Stephen Milne Stephen Milne Stephen Milne is a professional footballer for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League .-AFL career:... |
St Kilda | 14. Tadhg Kennelly Tadhg Kennelly Tadhg Kennelly is an Irish sportsperson known for his top level careers in both Gaelic football and Australian rules football.... |
Sydney Swans Sydney Swans The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney... |
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| Angus Monfries Angus Monfries Angus Monfries is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League. Monfries plays forward pocket or half forward.- Early Football Career :... |
Essendon Essendon Football Club The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
16. Steven McDonnell | Armagh Armagh GAA The Armagh County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Armagh GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Armagh... |
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| 16. Robin Nahas Robin Nahas Robin Nahas is an Australian rules footballer for Richmond in the Australian Football League .- Early career :Nahas played his junior football with the Oakleigh Dragons Football Club in the Moorabbin Saints Junior Football League, he then went on to play for the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup... |
Richmond Richmond Football Club The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,... |
19. Kevin McKernan Kevin McKernan Kevin McKernan is a Gaelic football player from County Down, Northern Ireland. He plays for the Down senior inter county football team.He started at centre back in the 2010 All-Ireland Football Final where Down were defeated 0-15 to 0-16 by Cork. kevin won a mckenna cup in 2008 scoring 1 point from... |
Down Down GAA The Down County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Down GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Down... |
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| 7. Mark Nicoski Mark Nicoski Mark Nicoski is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.-Early career:... |
West Coast Eagles West Coast Eagles The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval... |
20. Joe McMahon Joe McMahon Joe McMahon is a two-time All-Ireland-winning Tyrone Gaelic footballer. He started the 2005 All-Ireland Final, but had to be replaced because of injury, making him the first Omagh man to win an All-Ireland... |
Tyrone Tyrone GAA The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams.... |
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| 11. Mitch Robinson Mitch Robinson Mitch Robinson is an Australian rules footballer with the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League.Robinson is a midfielder/half-forward who played junior football in Tasmania... |
Carlton Carlton Football Club The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897... |
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*Eade has since been sacked from the Western Bulldogs and now works for Collingwood as their director of coaching
**These players replaced other players initially selected in the squad who withdrew from the series due to club football commitments
The following players withdrew from the series: Darran O'Sullivan (Kerry - GAA), Colin Sylvia (Melbourne - AFL)
† Jake King was injured in the first test and was replaced for the second test by Joel Patfull
First Test (28 October)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Australia |
0.1.1 (4) | 1.4.2 (20) | 1.5.5 (26) | 1.8.6 | (36) |
| Ireland Ireland international rules football team The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football... |
1.5.1 (22) | 2.9.5 (44) | 2.14.5 (59) | 4.17.5 | (80) |
| Ireland by 44 points | |||||
| Date | Friday, 28 October 2011 |
|---|---|
| Scoring (AUS Australia international rules football team This article concerns the men's team; for information on the Australian women's team, see Australia women's international rules football team.... ) |
Goals: Green Overs: Milne 2, Douglas, Nahas, Robinson, Gray, Monfries, Green |
| Scoring (IRL Ireland international rules football team The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football... ) |
Goals: M. Murphy, Glynn, Callaghan, McDonnell Overs: McDonnell 4, T. Walsh 3, Donaghy 2, McKernan 2, M. Murphy 2, Glynn 2, Kennelly, B. Murphy |
| Best | AUS: Milne, Vince, Douglas, Kelly, Green IRL: McDonnell, Cluxton, Hanley, Donaghy, T. Walsh, Kennelly |
| Injuries | AUS: King (knee), Shiels (thigh) IRL: Bolton (concussion), Donaghy (calf) |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... , Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
| Attendance | 22,921 |
| Umpires | Ray Chamberlain (Australia) David Coldrick (Ireland) |
The opening test of the series was played at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, the second time the venue had hosted an International Rules game, the previous match occurring in 2005
2005 International Rules Series
The 2005 International Rules series was the 8th annual International Rules Series and the 14th time that a test series of International rules football was played between Ireland and Australia and was won by Australia....
. In front of a rather disappointing crowd of 22,921, Ireland
Ireland international rules football team
The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football...
outclassed their Australian opponents by a record 44 point margin. The margin was the greatest in the history of the series, eclipsing the 38 point win Australian win in the second test of the 2006 Series
2006 International Rules series
The 2006 International Rules series is the 9th annual International Rules Series and the 15th time that a test series of international rules football has been played between Ireland and Australia....
. Ireland's score of 80 points was also the biggest Irish score in the history of the series, whilst Australia's 36 points was the lowest Australian score since 1990
1990 International Rules series
The 1990 International Rules series took place in Australia and consisted of three Test matches between the Australian and Irish international rules football teams.-Summary:1st Test Venue: Waverley Park, Melbourne Crowd: 18,3322nd Test...
.
Ireland skipped away to a quick lead, scoring 4 'overs' and 1 goal before Australia managed a major score. Leading by 18 points at the first break, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
increased their lead in the second quarter and dominated Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in general possession. The home side were fortunate to receive their first goal of the series, with captain Brad Green
Brad Green (footballer)
Brad Green is a professional Australian rules football player and the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club's in the Australian Football League .-Early life:...
making the most of an uncharacteristic error from Irish skipper and goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton
Stephen Cluxton
Stephen "Clucko" Cluxton is a Gaelic football goalkeeper with Dublin. He plays his club football for Parnells. Cluxton is unusual for a goalkeeper as he often opts to take frees during games...
. The third quarter briefly erupted with a spotfire as Ireland's Kevin Reilly approached the Australian huddle after a break in play as a result of a concussion to Emmet Bolton. The ensuing fight was largely harmless and no player was reported or sent off. Australia failed to threaten despite some improved possession in the midfield, as Ireland scored 5 overs to 1 in the quarter. The fourth quarter showcased some more classic Irish skill, with goals to Leighton Glynn
Leighton Glynn
Leighton Glynn is a Gaelic football and hurling player from County Wicklow in Ireland. He was born and raised in Rathnew, County Wicklow. He has represented the Wicklow senior GAA teams in both football and hurling...
and Kieran Donaghy
Kieran Donaghy
Kieran Donaghy is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Kerry. Donaghy has won three All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals, two Munster Championships and a National League title with the county. He has also been awarded two All Stars.He plays his club football for Austin Stacks in...
extending the margin into record territory.
Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
mananger Anthony Tohill
Anthony Tohill
Anthony Tohill is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer who played for Derry in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was part of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning side, also winning two Ulster Championships and four National League titles with the county. Tohill won four All Star...
stated post-match that the experience of Ireland's AFL players was "huge" and instrumental in the win, whilst his opposite number Rodney Eade
Rodney Eade
Rodney "Rocket" Eade is a former Australian rules footballer and the former coach of the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League...
lamented his side's lack of physicality, stating that the Australians were "too nice" in attempting to maintain the spirit of the game. He praised the "sensational kicking skills" of the Irish team and promised a more physical Australian side for the second test.
Second Test (4 November)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Australia |
0.2.2 (8) | 0.6.5 (23) | 0.6.6 (24) | 0.7.8 | (29) |
| Ireland Ireland international rules football team The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football... |
0.3.3 (12) | 1.8.4 (34) | 1.10.5 (41) | 1.13.5 | (50) |
| Ireland by 21 points | |||||
| Date | Friday, 4 November 2011 |
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| Scoring (AUS Australia international rules football team This article concerns the men's team; for information on the Australian women's team, see Australia women's international rules football team.... ) |
Goals: Nil Overs: Smith 3, Green 2, McGlynn, Robinson |
| Scoring (IRL Ireland international rules football team The Ireland International rules football team is the representative team for Ireland in international rules football, a compromise between Gaelic football and Australian rules football... ) |
Goals: Glynn Overs: McDonnell 3, T.Walsh 3, Donaghy 2, M.Murphy 2, Kennelly, Callaghan, McMahon |
| Best | AUS: Kelly, Frawley, Smith, Vince IRL: Walsh, Begley, Kennelly, McDonnell |
| Injuries | AUS: Nil IRL: Nil |
| Venue | Metricon Stadium Carrara Stadium Carrara Stadium is a sporting venue on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, located in the suburb of Carrara.... , Gold Coast Gold Coast, Queensland Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous... , Queensland Queensland Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean... |
| Attendance | 12,545 |
| Umpires | Ray Chamberlain (Australia) David Coldrick (Ireland) |
Jake King
Jake King
Jacob 'Jake' King is an Australian rules football player for the Richmond Football Club.-Career:King previously played for North Heidelberg in the Diamond Valley Football League before moving to the Coburg Tigers in the VFL...
of Australia was ruled out prior the second test with a knee injury that would also disrupt his pre-season training for Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
. Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland. The club was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996...
footballer Joel Patfull
Joel Patfull
Joel Patfull is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.Patfull was recruited onto the Port Adelaide rookie list in 2003, but was dropped at the end of the 2004 season. He was then recruited to the Brisbane Lions as the number 56 draft pick in the 2005 AFL Draft...
replaced him in the side Another disappointing crowd of 12,545 attended the match, making the cumulative crowd of approximately 35,000 one of the lowest in series history. Ireland were far superior for the duration of the match, leading at every quarter and pulling away thanks to a clever goal from Leighton Glynn
Leighton Glynn
Leighton Glynn is a Gaelic football and hurling player from County Wicklow in Ireland. He was born and raised in Rathnew, County Wicklow. He has represented the Wicklow senior GAA teams in both football and hurling...
in the second quarter.
Trailing by 11 points at half time, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
managed just one over for the rest of the match, as Ireland's superior finishing skills proved decisive again. The third quarter descended into virtual madness however, with several minor fights and scuffles very nearly turning into genuine brawls. In total, five players were yellow carded (sent off for 10 minutes) in a spiteful third quarter. Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
rapped up the test in the last quarter, finishing with three overs to one and recording a 21 point test match win, and a 65 point series victory (130-65 on aggregate).
Whilst continual speculation remained over the immediate future of the series, on account of supposed Australian apathy in terms of crowd attendance and player interest, GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
director general Paraic Duffy
Paraic Duffy
Paraic Duffy is the 18th Director General of the Gaelic Athletic Association and a former chairman of the Monaghan county board. He replaced Liam Mulvihill in November 2007. Paraic is currently employed as the GAA's player welfare officer but will take up his position as Director General on...
announced that the series would resume as planned in the years 2013 and 2014. In relation to this series however, Geelong premiership midfilder James Kelly was awarded the Jim Stynes Medal for being Australia's best player, whilst dual All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
and AFL Premiership
AFL Grand Final
The AFL Grand Final is an annual Australian rules football match, traditionally held on the final Saturday in September at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia to determine the Australian Football League premiership champions for that year...
medallist Tadhg Kennelly
Tadhg Kennelly
Tadhg Kennelly is an Irish sportsperson known for his top level careers in both Gaelic football and Australian rules football....
won the GAA Medal for being the Irish player of the series.
See also
- International rules footballInternational rules footballInternational rules football is a team sport consisting of a hybrid of football codes, which was developed to facilitate international representative matches between Australian rules football players and Gaelic football players....
- Gaelic footballGaelic footballGaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
- Australian rules footballAustralian rules footballAustralian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
- Comparison of Australian rules football and Gaelic footballComparison of Australian rules football and Gaelic footballA Comparison of Australian rules football and Gaelic football is possible because of the games' similarities and the presence of International Rules Football, a hybrid code developed to allow players from both codes to participate in tests....