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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.