Twitter reaction – Ireland almost make the comeback against the Aussies

Ireland were obviously enjoying their week in Australia a little too much if their performance this morning was anything to go by.

They blew hot and cold in today's defeat to the Aussies, showing some moments of admirable intensity when being battered but ultimately being outclassed. They were beaten 56 to 46 by Australia in Perth, registering just one point in the first half of action. Here's how the match played out in the Twitterverse.    

Excellent point kicking off the inside of the boot by Australia. Ireland's tactics of driving it in long is madness — Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto) November 22, 2014

Australia have started this game well. Quick, change some rules. — Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) November 22, 2014

 

Are the Aussies playing with the wind in this half?? New rules seem to be suiting them! — Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86) November 22, 2014

Oh oh the Aussies have learned how to shoot #InternationalRules — Matty Forde (@MattyForde15) November 22, 2014

 

It really is a case of big talented footballers against Giants with superpowers and footballing skills #IRS2014 #GAA — Conn O' Sullivan (@ComedianConn) November 22, 2014

We'll take some of these International Rules aussies for Co Longford, sign them up #IRS2014 — Peter Ross (@PeterRoss07) November 22, 2014

 

HT and Australia lead Ireland 35-7 in @GAAGO @irfsofficial still time for Ireland to pull back! @LiveGAAResults pic.twitter.com/axnXTOJFrn — Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) November 22, 2014

Listening to TG4 at half time and I haven't heard 'uafásach' once for some reason. #IRS2014 — Padraig McHale (@padraigmchale1) November 22, 2014

 

I think we need to bring on the hurlers for the rest of the game - with hurls #IRS2014 — Eddie Whyte (@eddiewhyte) November 22, 2014

 

Even tg4 seem to have lost all enthusiasm for the international rules. About as exciting as Feirm Factor. #InternationalRules #AUSvIRE — Shayne O' Reilly (@ShayneSmiley) November 22, 2014

 

You know what would make this game better? Both teams and both umps all knowing and playing to the same rules #IRS2014 — Freo Pope (@FreoPope) November 22, 2014

The comeback Is on #ÉireAbú #InternationalRules — Matty Duffy (@Matty_Duffy13) November 22, 2014

 

Some comeback on the cards — Adam Ó Longáin (@langan_16) November 22, 2014

 

That's surely one of the most important quarters of international Rules ever? Whitewash here and it might have been game over. — Shane O Leary (@shaneoleary1) November 22, 2014

 

Strong 3rd Quarter from Ireland, huge improvement on 1st half. Pushed on well after goal, worth testing keeper under few high balls #IRS2014 — David Earls (@david_earls) November 22, 2014

 

Come on Ireland let's pull a come back outta the bag in this last quarter!! #InternationalRules #AUSvIRE #EireAbu #IRS2014 — Margaret Kelly (@xxxmagsxx) November 22, 2014

 

The comeback was enjoyable while it lasted.#IRS2014 — John O'Connor (@johnnyoconn) November 22, 2014

 

You know its a close game when the Mexican wave starts #international rules #IRS2014 #gaabeo — Owen Hayes (@hayzer114) November 22, 2014

 

Ireland kicking there chance away #IRS2014 — South Dublin Swans (@SouthDubSwans) November 22, 2014

Australia have got this. #IRS2014 — James Styles (@TheStyles83) November 22, 2014

 

HAHAHAHAHA AUSSIE BLOKE KICKED AN OWN GOAL OMG THIS GAME #IRS2014 — Aussie Ausborne (@sashby10) November 22, 2014

Where was all this intensity and skill in the first half from Ireland?? #IRS2014 — Derrick Lynch (@lynch_derrick) November 22, 2014  

Full time @irfsofficial @PatersonsStadia AUSvIRL 56-46. There was a lot of missed chances, but the Craic was had pic.twitter.com/siUjmm8hES — Linda Holland (@LDutchie) November 22, 2014