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# AFL

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Mark O'Connor a big concern for Geelong while Swans and Essendon eliminated
The first week of the AFL finals is at an end as six teams remain in the hunt for the 2021 Premiership.
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Aug 29th 2021, 9:28 AM
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
Here’s all the information you need to plan your weekend.
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Aug 27th 2021, 12:04 PM
AFL finalists confirmed as regular season draws to a close
Several Irish players are in with a chance of claiming the 2021 Premiership.
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Aug 22nd 2021, 9:05 AM
A bit of luck and lots of hard work: how to build a life on the other side of the world
Stuart Magee left Belfast as a boy with his family in the 1950s to start a journey that would see him amass over 200 AFL appearances.
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Aug 15th 2021, 7:56 AM
Mark Keane 'given approval to return to Ireland' before end of AFL season
Collingwood have allowed the 21-year-old to return home early.
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Aug 13th 2021, 10:36 AM
Former Derry star Callum Brown marks AFL debut with two goals
Brown scored two goals against Geelong in a shock 19-point win for the GWS Giants.
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Aug 6th 2021, 5:33 PM
Watch: Magical moment as son-of-Derry-legend Tohill is awarded AFL debut for Collingwood
Anton Tohill fought tears as he was called up by Magpies coach Robert Harvey, who later recalled playing against Tohill’s legendary father in Croke Park.
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Jul 21st 2021, 5:03 PM
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.
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Jul 10th 2021, 6:00 AM
Wexford GAA roots, an All-Ireland winning father and Aussie Rules life in Sydney
Hailing from a strong Wexford GAA family, Barry O’Connor is pursuing a different sporting dream in Sydney.
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Jul 3rd 2021, 10:00 AM
Indigenous AFL great Goodes declines hall of fame invite
The Aussie Rules icon was booed by fans in the final years of his career.
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Jun 8th 2021, 8:18 AM
Former Dublin underage star scores brilliant first goal in AFL
James Madden’s goal arrived in the third quarter of the Brisbane Lions’ 102-74 win over Richmond.
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May 21st 2021, 4:09 PM
Dublin's Madden makes winning debut for Brisbane while Tipp's O'Riordan triumphs with Sydney
It was a busy day for Irish players in the AFL.
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May 1st 2021, 2:06 PM
AFL match attracts 'world record' pandemic crowd of over 78,000
Australia and New Zealand have hosted some of the largest sporting attendances since Covid-19 hit.
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Apr 25th 2021, 11:04 AM
Brilliant Zach Tuohy goal helps Geelong return to victory in AFL
The Laois man helped last year’s Grand Finalists win out 77-47.
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Apr 18th 2021, 12:14 PM
Keane facing one-match ban in AFL while O'Connor out injured and Nash set for start
Contrasting fortunes for the Irish players in the AFL this weekend.
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Apr 17th 2021, 2:42 PM
Mark Keane set to make second Collingwood appearance after recovering from injury
The Cork native will start at half-back against West Coast tomorrow.
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Apr 15th 2021, 10:56 AM
Tuohy and O'Connor star as Geelong enjoy late win over Brisbane in fiery clash
The Cats prevailed in round 2 AFL action from Melbourne.
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Mar 26th 2021, 12:35 PM
Tuohy returns from injury for 2020 Grand Finalists Geelong as new season continues
The Laois native missed his side’s opening round defeat to Adelaide last weekend.
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Mar 25th 2021, 9:21 AM
How the Stynes brothers changed the game for the Irish in Australia
The Dubliners made a huge impact on tactics and culture in the AFL and helped pave the way for generations of Irish hopefuls Down Under.
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Mar 19th 2021, 9:11 AM
9 AFL clubs featuring Irish players to keep an eye out for in 2021
Another new campaign swings around and there’s plenty Irish interest.
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Mar 18th 2021, 7:00 AM
Cork's Keane out 'for extended period' from AFL action after surgery on finger injury
Keane suffered the injury in training for Collingwood.
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Jan 27th 2021, 10:36 AM
AFL star would have been available to play if Kerry had reached Munster final
Geelong’s Mark O’Connor had received permission to play but was in quarantine when Kerry lost to Cork.
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Dec 15th 2020, 8:17 AM
Son of Derry legend Anthony Tohill signs new AFL contract with Collingwood
20-year-old Anton moved to the Melbourne club in October 2018.
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Dec 8th 2020, 10:53 AM
AFL player Keane on bench and Cork make 3 changes to starting side for Munster final
The Rebels meet the Premier tomorrow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
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Nov 21st 2020, 7:49 PM
205 and counting as Tuohy extends Geelong contract
The 30-year-old this year joined Jim Stynes as the Irishmen in the AFL’s 200 club.
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Nov 17th 2020, 11:52 AM
'The minute he was back he wanted to play' - From Australia to Cork's goalscoring hero against Kerry
Cork boss Ronan McCarthy on the role of goalscoring hero Mark Keane.
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Nov 8th 2020, 8:02 PM
AFL stalwart Ablett played on with broken shoulder in Grand Final
The final was to be the 36-year-old’s final game before retirement and he played on despite the early blow.
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Oct 27th 2020, 11:50 AM
'To leave at a young age to go to the opposite side of the world and succeed, it takes a special person'
Former coaches on the rise of the two Irish stars chasing Australian Rules glory on Saturday.
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Oct 22nd 2020, 6:39 PM
'It's definitely always been in my head' - from Kerry roots to chasing glory in AFL Grand Final
Mark O’Connor on the Irish interest in next Saturday’s AFL Grand Final with his club Geelong after a strange and dramatic season.
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Oct 20th 2020, 4:59 PM
Irish duo O'Connor and Tuohy celebrate as they reach AFL Grand Final with Geelong
Geelong defeated Brisbane Lions in the second AFL preliminary final today.
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Oct 17th 2020, 12:14 PM
Tuohy and O'Connor help to keep Geelong in contention for AFL glory
After today’s win over Collingwood, a Grand Final place will be at stake in next week’s Brisbane Lions clash.
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Oct 10th 2020, 1:45 PM
11-time Cork All-Ireland winner set for Aussie Rules career with move to Sydney
Brid Stack is making the move for the 2021 season.
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Oct 7th 2020, 9:14 AM
Tuohy grabs goal but Geelong fall in AFL finals opener
Port Adelaide ran out 58-42 winners against Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor’s side.
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Oct 1st 2020, 2:55 PM
Tuohy and O'Connor are the key Irish figures as 2020 AFL finals begin tomorrow
The Laois and Kerry duo will be in action for Geelong against Port Adelaide in the first qualifying final.
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Sep 30th 2020, 5:40 PM
Irish AFL player Conor Glass to return home after retiring with immediate effect
Homesickness was cited as a factor in the decision.
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Sep 23rd 2020, 9:20 AM
'From a young age, he was just gifted at everything he did' - Laois roots to Australian sporting star
On Friday, Zach Tuohy became the second Irish player after Jim Stynes to reach the 200 appearance mark in the AFL.
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Sep 13th 2020, 8:00 AM
Football the focus for Tyrone's McKenna after Essendon exit but 'book not fully closed yet' in Australia
The former AFL star has also hit out at the Melbourne media after bidding farewell to the game – for now, anyway.
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Sep 8th 2020, 12:53 PM
Tuohy forced to wait to join AFL 200 club as rib keeps him out of action
The Laois man suffered the blow during the dramatic comeback win over the Bulldogs last weekend.
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Sep 6th 2020, 12:08 PM
Pearce Hanley's underrated AFL career, injury struggles and prospects of Mayo return
We reflect on the Mayo man’s 13 seasons in Aussie Rules with former Cavan footballer Nicholas Walsh.
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Sep 6th 2020, 10:00 AM
Aussie Rules players banned for virus breach after strip club brawl
‘Yes, young people can make mistakes, but we expect better.’
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Sep 4th 2020, 11:10 AM
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