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What the AFL s pursuit of Cathal McShane says about the Irish who ll make it Down Under
Cathal McShane’s Tyrone begin their championship today. In a different life, he was an Irish export prototype in Oz. Maurice Brosnan By Maurice Brosnan Saturday 10 Jul 2021, 6:00 AM 10 hours ago 6,507 Views 1 Comment
WHAT COULD HAVE been for the AFL? In different circumstances, Conor McKenna and Cathal McShane would be Down Under helping with Essendon and Adelaide’s hunt for a spot in the top eight.
As it is, both outfits are likely to miss the cut while Tyrone’s duo will lead the forward line today as they begin their search for a first provincial title since 2017.
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It was a busy day for Irish players in the AFL. By Fintan O Toole Saturday 1 May 2021, 2:06 PM May 1st 2021, 2:06 PM 8,493 Views 5 Comments Colin O Riordan (right) in action for the Sydney Swans. Source: AAP/PA Images
THERE WAS A winning start for Dubliner
James Madden to his AFL career on a busy day of action for Irish players in Aussie Rules action.
Madden made his bow for Brisbane Lions in their Round 7 clash with Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
And the Lions cruised to victory, 93-44, with Madden contributing 11 disposals from his interchange role.
The Ballyboden St-Enda’s club man signed for Brisbane in August 2018 after impressing for the Dublin minor footballers and at the AFL European Combine in UCD in December 2017.