'Mark the Shark' has gone from "not knowing how to kick the ball" to an ever-present defender in three years.

Joe Kernan has lambasted the performances of referees Maurice Deegan and Matt Stevic in today’s International Rules second test.

This will and should sting Ireland for some time to come.

Galway forward Shane Walsh arrives in Perth today confident that he can build on his International Rules debut last weekend.

Despite the brilliance of Conor McManus and Michael Murphy, Ireland wilted in the Adelaide heat and have it all to do to retain the International Rules series in next Saturday’s test in Perth.

His future with the Geelong Cats looks more than secure but Zach Tuohy retains the ambition of wearing a senior Laois jersey for the first time.

It won't be long now before Mark O’Connor swaps Dingle for Geelong again. 

Australia 56 Ireland 46

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Ireland coach Paul Earley has applauded Australia for demonstrating their faith in the International Rules concept after naming what he regards as their best squad ever.

The GAA and AFL have announced rule changes in the game of International Rules designed to make the game more accessible to Australian players.