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Tyrone’s Conor McKenna set to make AFL history with Brisbane Lions

Tyrone’s Conor McKenna set to make AFL history with Brisbane Lions

“Hopefully we can finish it with something special.” Former Tyrone star Conor McKenna returned to the AFL this year with the Brisbane Lions, and it is proving to be a huge success for club and player. The Eglish clubman had spent five years playing in the AFL for Essendon before deciding to return home and […]

2 years ago

Colin O’Riordan’s Swans teammates swarm him as he kicks first goal for Sydney

Colin O’Riordan’s Swans teammates swarm him as he kicks first goal for Sydney

Colin O’Riordan kicked his first goal as a Sydney Swan as the AFL strugglers picked up their second win of the season in a 77-72 win over Essendon. O’Riordan was given his second run with the seniors this season and took the most of his chances, sinking a goal from distance after Essendon conceded a […]

7 years ago

Conor McKenna: I’d advise any Irish player that it is hard, but it’s worth it

Conor McKenna: I’d advise any Irish player that it is hard, but it’s worth it

Conor McKenna is exceptional. Not so much for anything he does on the pitch, although he is developing a reputation as a very handy Australian Rules Football player, more so he’s an exception to the rule. Of the 65 Irish players that have gone to Australia in the hope of carving out a professional career […]

7 years ago

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