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# Life Down Under

'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

# Life Down Under

'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.

12.9k

May 30th 2019, 6:28 PM

# Life Down Under

'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.

12.4k

Jan 20th 2019, 9:30 AM

# Life Down Under

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.

13.6k

Aug 14th 2018, 12:08 PM

# Irish Abroad

What started as a backpacking trip turned into wearing Jim Stynes' number at Melbourne FC

Cavan-born Laura Corrigan Duryea is flying the tricolour in the Women’s AFL.

8.2k

Jan 21st 2017, 9:00 AM

# Life Down Under

'It's such an opportunity and you can't let it go': Mark O'Connor on chasing AFL dream

The midfielder has been getting advice off Zach Tuohy as he prepares for his debut season.

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Nov 16th 2016, 8:22 PM

# Land down under

Andy Keogh not giving up on Ireland aspirations as he aims to fire Perth to glory

After breaking an A-League record by scoring in eight consecutive games, Australian media have compared the Irish striker to Jamie Vardy.

3.9k

Apr 16th 2016, 1:10 PM

# Life Down Under

Irish International Rules team hit the bright lights of Perth before Saturday's test

The test match against Australia takes place next Saturday for Paul Earley’s side.

8.6k

Nov 19th 2014, 9:19 PM

# Life Down Under

Ciaran Sheehan: 'Living in Australia is an experience, being an AFL player is a challenge'

The ex-Cork player writes for TheScore.ie about adjusting to a new sport, enduring pre-season training and making his debut.

22.4k

Apr 19th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Life Down Under

Daniel Flynn introduces the AFL to the magic of Crystal Swing

Surely it’s only a matter of time now before everyone’s favourite musical family are selling out dates in Oz?

3.4k

Nov 21st 2013, 2:03 PM

# Life Down Under

Antrim's Niall McKeever released by Aussie rules club

McKeever’s four years with Brisbane were an “incredible experience with some amazing people.”

2.6k

Sep 16th 2013, 10:47 AM