Event: AFL Grand Final

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The AFL has proactively worked to improve its game. Take note, GAA

The AFL Grand Final takes place on Saturday between Collingwood and West Coast Eagles in front of an expected 100,000 strong crowd at the MCG, writes Jack Anderson

Ah’boy da kids — this time Limerick believe

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Ciarán Kilkenny hails Dublin’s band of brothers

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Paddy Brophy on blocks for Grand final sprint

Big Jim proving a true hero’s heart still beats true

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Donald on course for big pay day

Shields to slot back in for Cork

Michael Shields, right corner-back in the Cork team that lost last year's All-Ireland SFC final, could be back in county colours next month after his surprise return from Australia.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2008

Weekly chats boost Irish AFL stars

It would once have seemed an unlikely friendship, given their prowess in different sports and their counties' neighbourly rivalry, but Cork's Setanta Ó hAilpín and Kerryman Tadhg Kennelly are now professional footballers and firm friends.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

Boylan announces Ireland training panel

Ireland manager Sean Boylan has announced an extended panel for a training weekend in the French city of Toulouse, ahead of the 2006 Coca-Cola International Rules series against Australia.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2006

Double dream still on for Kennelly

Former Kerry footballer Tadhg Kennelly will play in his second AFL Grand final next Saturday after helping the Sydney Swans to a 127-92 win over Fremantle in the early hours of this morning.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2006

Kennelly to extend stay in Oz

Former Kerry footballer Tadhg Kennelly is reportedly at the preliminary phase of tying up a contract extension with the Sydney Swans.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

Kennelly forced to apologise over prank

Tadhg Kennelly has been forced to apologise to an Australian Catholic girls school and its principal after a prank backfired on the former Kerry minor footballer.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2006

Laois loss is Lions’ gain as AFL club swoops for youngsters

GAA officials in Laois are resigned to losing two of their most exciting young talents, Colm Begley and Brendan Quigley, to AFL club Brisbane Lions.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2005

McGrath names Irish International Rules team

A 27-man Irish International Rules squad has been named this afternoon by manager Peter McGrath for next month’s tour to Australia.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2005

Kennelly gets ticket upgrade

Sydney Swan Tadhg Kennelly is sure to play a pivotal role on the pitch in Saturday's AFL Premiership Grand Final, but the Kerryman actually bought a ticket to watch Aussie Rules' showpiece game last month.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2005

Kennelly helps Swans reach Grand Final

SIX years after taking up Australian Rules Football, Kerry native Tadhg Kennelly will play in the sport's biggest day - the AFL Grand Final.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2005

Kennelly eyeing Grand prize

Kerryman Tadhg Kennelly is eyeing an Aussie Rules AFL Grand Final winners' medal after he helped the Sydney Swans defeat St Kilda 96-65 in today's Preliminary Final.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005