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Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Aussie Rules

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Lithuanian-born Kerry goalkeeper shines brightest at AFL Combine in Dublin
20 hopefuls participated in the two-day testing event in UCD.
Galway star Divilly shines brightest as five Irish represent at Aussie Rules trials in Melbourne
Donegal young gun Oisin Gallen, Cork forward Saoirse Noonan and Meath duo Vikki Wall and Cian McBride were also chasing contracts.
Disappointment for Tuohy and O'Connor as Geelong miss out on AFL Grand Final spot
The Geelong Cats let a half-time lead slip to see Richmond progress to next week’s decider.
Tuohy and O'Connor help Geelong get back on track with win in 2019 AFL finals
Geelong defeated West Coast Eagles this morning with the Irish duo in action.
Kerry, Tyrone and Laois players fly the Irish flag in 2019 AFL finals
Big couple of days for Conor McKenna, Mark O’Connor and Zach Tuohy.
Mayo midfielder becomes latest player to make AFLW move in signing for North Melbourne
Aileen Gilroy will join Galway’s Mairead Seoighe next season.
'He’s gone to another level': Colin O'Riordan rewarded with new contract at Sydney Swans
Former Tipperary dual star has impressed since making his senior Swans debut.
Westmeath's Connellan calls time on Aussie Rules career and returns home to Ireland
The 24-year-old comes back home to focus on his studies and spend time with his family.
'He’ll be a tremendous asset' - Sydney Swans confirm signing of Wexford footballer
Barry O’Connor will join Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan at the club.
New contract for Kerry native as he signs up with AFL club Geelong until end of 2022 season
Mark O’Connor has made a bright start to the 2019 season with Geelong.
'I made my choice and I try not to let the what ifs creep in' - from Kerry roots to shining with Geelong
Mark O’Connor’s AFL career is taking flight with a superb start to the 2019 season with Geelong.
Tipperary's O'Riordan recalled by Sydney Swans while Hanley and Tuohy return to starting sides in AFL
Irish players are back in the frame for this weekend’s AFL games.
Laois native set for first taste of AFL action in 2019 after absence with knee injury
Zach Tuohy will make his comeback for Geelong on Sunday.
Kerry's Mark O'Connor kicks first AFL goal as Geelong take control over Melbourne
He’s up and running.
Kerry's O'Connor helps Geelong make winning start to 2019 AFL season against last year's finalists
Geelong defeated Collingwood earlier this morning at the MCG.
'Here's a pic of me at work' - AFLW star hits back at 'derogatory comments' in photo storm
An incredible picture of Carlton Blues ace Tayla Harris in full flight was captured at the weekend.
Mayo star Rowe flattens opponent and scores a goal while Tipp's McCarthy also on target
It’s been another successful week for Irish players in the AFLW.
'It's a pretty dark experience to have to go through when you're so far away from home'
After being released by St Kilda, a new Australian Rules adventure begins for Westmeath native Ray Connellan.
'He definitely has a good few years to offer Kerry yet' - Walsh's return to the Kingdom cause
Kieran Donaghy has backed his former attacking partner and AFL player Tommy Walsh to shine in 2019.
'I tell friends back home all the time that they should come over': Visa extension set to boost Irish-Australian migration
We spoke to the Irish community in Australia, and the Australian community in Ireland, to find out the effect new visa changes will have.
Ciaran Byrne: 'The pain was crazy. I looked at my foot and it was facing the opposite way.'
After a year where he ended his AFL career and suffered a serious injury, Louth’s Ciaran Byrne is looking forward to 2019.
4 GAA players to head to Australia in April after last weekend's AFL combine in Dublin
20 Irish players attended last weekend’s AFL Combine in Belfield.
'I wouldn't be thinking of going down that road' - Kernan on GAA clubs getting compo for AFL signings
A group of young Gaelic footballers have made the move to Australia in recent weeks.
Sligo forward could become 14th Irish player with an AFL club as North Melbourne set to offer deal
Red Óg Murphy is the latest young Gaelic footballer to be targeted.
18-year-old Derry football star Callum Brown signs AFL deal with Sydney club
The Limavady man played a big role in his county’s run to the U20 All-Ireland football semi-final this year.
Another young Kerry footballer is set to switch to Aussie Rules with Geelong poised to make signing
Stefan Okunbor is poised to join the AFL club.
Louth and Galway footballers move home as they bring AFL careers with Carlton to an end
It has been confirmed that Ciaran Byrne and Cillian McDaid have called time with the Melbourne based club.
'This opportunity is mad. It'll be a great experience, a once-in-a-lifetime thing'
Tipperary star Aisling McCarthy is one of 11 Irish footballers taking part in an exciting AFLW rookie trial this week.
4 games into his AFL career, Meath's Nash named to start in do-or-die clash against Melbourne
The Simonstown Gaels clubman has been an ever-present with the Hawks since making his debut last month.
Disappointment for Laois and Kerry pair as they exit 2018 AFL finals after Geelong suffer defeat
Mark O’Connor and Zach Tuohy were both in action today at the MCG.
Meath's Nash loses out with Hawthorn, Laois and Kerry duo in action tomorrow as AFL finals begins
Conor Nash, Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor are all hoping for a happy end to their season.
Westmeath's Connellan's time with AFL club St Kilda comes to an end
The Athlone native has not been offered a new contract.
Dublin youngster signs for Brisbane Lions in latest move by Irish player to AFL
Ballyboden St-Enda’s player James Madden has made the switch.
Laois Aussie Rules star Zach Tuohy scores dramatic last-gasp winner for Geelong
The 28-year-old followed up an athletic mark with a composed kick in the dying seconds against Melbourne.
Flying parents in, showing rugby stars around, making AFL debuts - Irish duo's Aussie Rules progress
Kilkenny’s Darragh Joyce and and Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan have both hit a milestone in recent weeks.
Former Tipperary footballer impresses on Aussie Rules debut
Colin O’Riordan has received praise after making his first AFL appearance earlier today.
Tipperary's O'Riordan set to make AFL debut on Sunday for Sydney Swans
O’Riordan first joined the Sydney Swans in October 2015.
Kilkenny All-Ireland winning captain Joyce could play first AFL game for St Kilda on Sunday
Darragh Joyce joined the Melbourne-based club in October 2016.
Dublin could be about to lose talented youngster to AFL as Brisbane offer pro contract
U20 star James Madden will follow in the footsteps of fellow Ballyboden native Jim Stynes if he signs a deal.
After an impressive debut season in Aussie Rules Cora Staunton signs new deal in Sydney
Greater Western Sydney Giants said she will join back up once her duties with Mayo finish in November.