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# Conor McKenna

September
September 2023
McKenna's brilliant goal helps Brisbane Lions book Grand Final spot
The Brisbane Lions will make their first appearance in the showpiece since 2004 next weekend.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 11:57 AM
Armagh star to debut for Melbourne, McKenna will start as Brisbane chase Grand Final spot
Aimee Mackin set for her AFLW bow alongside sister Blaithin.
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Sep 21st 2023, 10:49 AM
'A brilliant recruit as a player and as a person' - Tyrone's McKenna extends Brisbane stay
All-Ireland winner’s contract with the Lions extended until end of 2025 season.
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Sep 20th 2023, 9:01 AM
McKenna and Brown on the winning teams as Lions and Giants progress in AFL
Limavady man Brown nails two goals while McKenna impresses with workrate.
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Sep 9th 2023, 1:38 PM
'He’s not your typical player' - Life of Aussie Rules and horses for Tyrone star McKenna
The inside story of how Brisbane Lions won the race to land Conor McKenna and his remarkable return.
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Sep 6th 2023, 8:00 PM
This year
2023
Kilkenny's Joyce makes Brisbane Lions debut in game interrupted by power outage
Irish duo on Brisbane team whose lead was threatened by a fourth-quarter power failure.
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Mar 24th 2023, 1:10 PM
Last year
2022
Conor McKenna returns to AFL with Brisbane Lions
Tyrone star has signed a one-year deal.
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Nov 18th 2022, 11:45 AM
St Kilda enter AFL club race to sign Tyrone's McKenna - reports
McKenna was part of Tyrone’s Sam Maguire triumph in 2021.
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Nov 8th 2022, 2:27 PM
Several clubs circling as Tyrone's Conor McKenna eyes return to the AFL - reports
McKenna told the county panel he intends to return to Australia to play AFL again.
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Aug 29th 2022, 10:28 AM
Tyrone set for major boost as McKenna red card rescinded before Ulster quarter-final
The former AFL star was dismissed for ‘contributing to a melee’ against Fermanagh.
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Apr 26th 2022, 10:43 AM
Tyrone overcome Fermanagh as Conor McKenna red-carded following melee
It was a second-half display worthy of All-Ireland champions.
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Apr 16th 2022, 9:09 PM
All time
‘He followed his heart’ – McKenna’s dream on the verge of fruition
The Red Hands’ Conor McKenna made a name for himself and an impact in Aussie Rules, writes Maurice Brosnan.
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Sep 11th 2021, 2:46 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
Limerick and Tyrone stars bag GAA Player of the Month awards for October
Recognition for Gearóid Hegarty and Conor McKenna after some impressive performances.
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Nov 5th 2020, 1:16 PM
'No matter if it's true, they want to be first to say it' - McKenna on AFL media as Tyrone career takes flight
Conor McKenna was at the centre of a media storm in Australia after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Oct 27th 2020, 5:08 PM
Analysing McKenna's debut, AFL influence on his game and why Tyrone fans should be excited
Conor McKenna scored 1-2 and set-up 1-1 on his first senior appearance for his county.
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Oct 19th 2020, 3:00 PM
McKenna grabs 1-2 on AFL return but Donegal have too much for Tyrone
Jame Brennan and Ryan McHugh were central as Donegal deservedly defeated Mickey Harte’s men in Division 1.
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Oct 18th 2020, 6:01 PM
Tyrone icon Canavan criticises GAA's 'drastic' call to suspend club games
The association made the decision following a number of post-match celebrations where there was a lack of social distancing.
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Oct 7th 2020, 9:39 PM
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
Brilliant run and solo from Conor McKenna a highlight in Essendon's win in AFL
McKenna helped his side defeat Adelaide Crows 62-59.
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Jul 26th 2020, 2:05 PM
'Total farce... He was guilty by media' - Tuohy fumes over treatment of McKenna in Covid-19 saga
The Tyrone native was at the centre of a storm in Australia after he became the first AFL player to test positive for the virus.
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Jul 21st 2020, 9:58 PM
'I still don't know what happened' - McKenna remains in dark over positive Covid-19 test
Essendon star Conor McKenna hasn’t ruled out the possibility of lining out with Tyrone in 2021.
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Jul 14th 2020, 11:01 AM
McKenna to return to training after serving AFL ban for breaking Covid-19 protocols
McKenna’s club Essendon face Collingwood this Friday night.
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Jun 29th 2020, 5:00 PM
Bizarre twist as Irish AFL star Conor McKenna tests negative for Covid-19
The former Tyrone minor initially tested positive.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 10:47 AM
Irish AFL star Conor McKenna at the centre of a storm in Oz after positive Covid-19 test
The AFL has banned contact training for large groups while Tyrone’s McKenna is coming under huge scrutiny.
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Jun 22nd 2020, 2:30 PM
Former Tyrone ace and AFL player Conor McKenna gets Covid-19
Essendon confirmed their AFL match against Melbourne tomorrow has been postponed.
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Jun 20th 2020, 3:05 PM
Conor McKenna back to preparations for AFL season following break at home
The Tyrone native is in the mix for Essendon’s season opener.
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Mar 5th 2020, 9:15 AM
McKenna returns to Tyrone from AFL club 'due to homesickness and family-related reasons'
McKenna has been playing with Essendon since October 2014.
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Feb 11th 2020, 10:03 AM
AFL boss 'really disappointed' in Tyrone's McKenna for lining out in club GAA match
The Essendon star scored a goal for his native Eglish as they won a relegation battle at the weekend.
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Nov 13th 2019, 5:10 PM
McKenna's Essendon suffer heavy 55-point AFL elimination final defeat
The Tyrone native’s season is over.
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Sep 5th 2019, 2:28 PM
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.
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Sep 4th 2019, 12:33 PM
Derry's Conor Glass scores first ever AFL goal for Hawthorn
Tyrone man Conor McKenna pulled off a dummy solo for Essendon in the same game.
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Jun 14th 2019, 3:26 PM
Irish Aussie Rules player banned after pleading guilty to biting incident
Conor McKenna, 22, was charged with serious misconduct after lining out for the Essendon Bombers at the weekend.
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Apr 10th 2018, 12:25 PM
Tyrone's McKenna charged with serious misconduct after alleged bite in AFL game
The incident occurred in Essendon’s game with the Western Bulldogs.
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Apr 9th 2018, 5:27 PM
Tyrone youngster Conor McKenna raises eyebrows with a solo in AFL clash
There have been questions asked about its place in the game’s rules.
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Feb 26th 2018, 4:55 PM
Dinner at Ciaran Sheehan's house, the drug scandal that gave him his start and the lure of Tyrone
Tyrone man Conor McKenna is enjoying life in Melbourne.
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Sep 28th 2017, 12:10 PM
New four-year deal for Tyrone's McKenna as he receives boost in Aussie Rules career
The Eglish native is staying with the Bombers.
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Sep 13th 2017, 11:13 AM
'There's no reason to leave': Tyrone's Conor McKenna eager to stay in the AFL
McKenna has impressed for Essendon since his arrival Down Under.
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Sep 9th 2017, 5:27 PM
Tyrone's Conor McKenna turns on the afterburners for brilliant Aussie Rules goal
McKenna and Essendon control their own destiny in the AFL finals race.
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Aug 19th 2017, 1:41 PM
Cork footballer named in AFL side for first time in almost three years
Ciaran Sheehan is included on Carlton’s interchange bench for Saturday’s game against Adelaide.
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Jun 29th 2017, 12:11 PM
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