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# Colin O'Riordan

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19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Tipp's Colin O'Riordan lands 'pretty special' role as head of Sydney Swans academy
Swans executive GM hails O’Riordan as ‘a wonderful young coach… who is incredibly passionate about teaching others’.
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Nov 24th 2023, 3:22 PM
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Tipp's Colin O'Riordan returns to Sydney Swans in coaching role
He will assist the AFLW programme in the absence of head coach Scott Gowans.
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Apr 17th 2023, 10:01 AM
Tipperary's O'Riordan to return to Australia, Cody linked with James Stephens manager role
Elsewhere Conleith Gilligan has a new coaching job in Tyrone after recently departing All-Ireland champions Kilcoo.
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Jan 6th 2023, 3:35 PM
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Resilient Colin O'Riordan showed what it takes to make it as an Irish player in the AFL
Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan was forced to call time on his AFL career this week due to a chronic hip injury.
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Sep 4th 2022, 12:11 PM
David Power: 'If it is possible down the line, he will put on that blue and gold jersey again'
Colin O’Riordan has called time on his seven-year Aussie Rules career because of a chronic hip injury.
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Aug 29th 2022, 1:01 PM
Tipperary star forced to call time on AFL career due to chronic hip injury
Colin O’Riordan played 34 games during a successful career Down Under.
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Aug 29th 2022, 8:26 AM
Colin O'Riordan out for 'a couple of weeks' from AFL action after eye poke
The club confirmed the Tipperary man needs to get his vision cleared and checked by specialists.
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Mar 31st 2022, 12:53 PM
Insulted, ignored, persevering: AFL is home to great Irish sporting stories
The 2022 AFL season kicks off on Wednesday with 11 Irish players involved.
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Mar 15th 2022, 8:00 AM
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Colin O'Riordan extends stay with Sydney Swans
‘O’Riordan is a valued presence both on and off the field at the club’, say the club.
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Sep 30th 2021, 10:13 AM
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
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
'You’re walked up to your room by federal police and this is it for 14 days' - Tipp star on Australia quarantine
It’s a big year for Colin O’Riordan, who is back in pre-season training with the Sydney Swans.
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Feb 10th 2021, 12:00 PM
O'Riordan cleared by Sydney for Mayo game and fitness boost for Tipperary with forward
Tipperary boss David Power believes the right decision was made in wearing the county’s traditional blue and gold jerseys for the All-Ireland semi-final.
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Nov 26th 2020, 8:49 PM
'I just put in an emotional plea to them' - From Sydney approval to a Tipperary Munster champion
Colin O’Riordan on going from AFL to a Tipperary football triumph.
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Nov 24th 2020, 6:15 AM
'It just goes to show the passion of the man that he wants to play with Tipperary'
Sydney Swan Colin O’Riordan played a major role in Tipperary’s Munster final success.
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Nov 23rd 2020, 11:35 AM
AFL star Colin O'Riordan on the bench as Tipp show hand for Munster final clash with Cork
Sunday’s decider throws in at 1.30pm at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
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Nov 20th 2020, 9:31 PM
How Colin O'Riordan convinced Sydney Swans to release him for the Munster final
Tipperary manager David Power confirmed that O’Riordan will be available for the remainder of their campaign.
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Nov 12th 2020, 9:04 PM
AFL chief insists all 18 clubs will survive as Covid-19 causes financial crisis
Several Irish players have been impacted by the massive pay cuts.
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Mar 31st 2020, 11:59 AM
'People are saying ‘Wake me up when it’s 2021'' - Colin O'Riordan's strange season in Sydney
The Tipperary native and his Sydney Swans team-mates have had plenty to contend with this year.
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Mar 26th 2020, 6:00 PM
'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.
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Jul 17th 2019, 9:44 AM
O'Riordan off the mark in AFL as former Tipp and Tyrone underage stars exchange big goals
Conor McKenna fired one home from way downtown in Essendon’s losing effort at Sydney.
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May 10th 2019, 2:14 PM
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.
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May 9th 2019, 11:05 AM
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.
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Jul 19th 2018, 7:51 PM
Former Tipperary footballer impresses on Aussie Rules debut
Colin O’Riordan has received praise after making his first AFL appearance earlier today.
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Jul 15th 2018, 1:36 PM
Tipperary's O'Riordan set to make AFL debut on Sunday for Sydney Swans
O’Riordan first joined the Sydney Swans in October 2015.
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Jul 12th 2018, 10:13 AM
'He tells it as it is and there’s no bullshit with him' - Tipp's O'Riordan aims for AFL breakthrough
Colin O’Riordan is aiming to progress this season.
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Mar 22nd 2018, 7:45 AM
Signed up in Sydney - Tipperary star O'Riordan secures new Aussie Rules contract
He’ll remain with the Sydney Swans until the end of 2019.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 9:52 AM
Former Tipperary star Colin O'Riordan made his senior debut for the Sydney Swans yesterday
The 21-year-old wore number 38 in his first game for the AFL club.
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Feb 20th 2017, 5:27 PM
O’Riordan's AFL dream on hold after breaking bone in his back and puncturing lung
The Tipp native endured a gruelling four-day car journey through the Australian desert after the incident.
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Aug 23rd 2016, 7:15 AM
'He’s a massive competitor which fits in really well with AFL football'
Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan is adapting well to life at Sydney Swans.
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Jan 21st 2016, 5:59 PM
Tipperary's Colin O'Riordan has given his first interview since moving Down Under
“It’s a new game and I want to show everyone I can adapt to it.”
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Nov 19th 2015, 9:11 AM
'To be playing in the Grand Final over there, that's the dream I have going over'
Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan is preparing for a new life in Australia after signing a two-year international rookie contract with the Sydney Swans.
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Nov 15th 2015, 7:00 AM
'I'm convinced he'll make a serious name for himself in Australia' - Quinlivan
Michael Quinlivan has backed his former teammate Colin O’Riordan to be a smash hit Down Under.
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Oct 20th 2015, 7:00 AM
'Hopefully we can find a few more Colin O'Riordans and drive on from there'
Peter Acheson is wishing his former Tipperary teammate all the best as he pursues AFL dream.
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Oct 15th 2015, 9:15 PM
Tipperary lose Colin O'Riordan as dual star signs AFL contract
Darragh Joyce, meanwhile, is hopeful of securing a deal in Australia too.
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Oct 10th 2015, 1:41 PM
Professional dream moves a step closer for Kilkenny and Tipperary All-Ireland winners
Colin O’Riordan and Darragh Joyce are in Melbourne for key trials.
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Oct 7th 2015, 10:34 AM
'It's a massive blow for Tipp but I have no doubt that he will make it in Australia'
Tipperary football legend Declan Browne has backed Colin O’Riordan to be a smash hit Down Under.
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Sep 12th 2015, 6:30 AM
Tipperary's big chance to make a huge football statement against Tyrone
The sides clash at Semple Stadium on Saturday.
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Jul 18th 2015, 9:00 AM
Colin O'Riordan's brother given all clear after being knocked out in action for Tipp yesterday
Alan O’Riordan is recovering from a sickening clash of heads against Kerry in yesterday’s Munster junior football semi-final.
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Jun 15th 2015, 11:34 AM
6 talking points ahead of the Munster football semi-finals
It’s decision time in the last four of the provincial series.
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Jun 13th 2015, 9:41 PM
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