Organisation: VFL

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Collingwood head coach predicts end to Irish AFL recruitment

Collingwood head coach, Nathan Buckley has predicted the recruitment of international players by AFL clubs will reduce significantly when sporting action resumes in Australia.

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Sweet 16: Irish players to watch out for in the AFL

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Ambitious Mark Keane aiming high Down Under with Collingwood

Down Under turned game on its head

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Saints reluctantly relent as talented Walsh spreads wings to join Swans

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Stynes mourns old pal Wight

'Irish Experiment' pioneer Wight passes away in Australia

Sean Wight, the former Kerry minor footballer and one of the first recruits for the so-called 'Irish Experiment' in Australian Rules, has died following a short illness.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2011

Tuohy joins Ó hAilpín in Carlton starting line-up

Laois native Zach Tuohy has been selected to make his AFL debut for the Carlton Blues against Port Adelaide on Sunday, joining Cork's Setanta Ó hAilpín in the team.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2011

Walsh waxes lyrical about Australian adventure

TOMMY WALSH has admitted that the manner in which he ended up with St Kilda couldn’t have worked out better for him.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2010

Sheehan rejects Carlton chance

CIARAN SHEEHAN has handed Cork football a massive boost by revealing that he has turned his back on an AFL career with Carlton, citing homesickness as a key factor in his decision to pursue a career in the GAA.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2009

Setanta suspended after training ground bust-up

Setanta Ó hAilpín's Australian Rules career is in doubt after he was suspended for fighting with his Carlton Blues team-mate Cameron Cloke at training.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2009

Aisake to join Setanta on Carlton senior list

Former Cork minor hurler Aisake Ó hAilpín will join his brother Setanta on the Carlton Blues' senior list next week, the Melbourne-based club have confirmed.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2007

Down teenager Clarke impresses on AFL debut

Down teenager Martin Clarke made a composed start to his AFL career today as he debuted for Collingwood in their 76-57 Premiership win over Sydney Swans at the Telstra Stadium.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2007

Setanta steps up Down Under

FORMER Young Hurler of the Year Setanta Ó hAilpín has been elevated to the Carlton Blues’ senior list for the 2006 Aussie Rules season.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2005

Setanta makes Carlton senior list

Former Cork hurler Setanta O'hAilpin has been elevated to the Carlton Blues' senior list for the 2006 Aussie Rules season.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2005

Full UEFA Cup first round draw: Shels v Lille, Newcastle v BNEI Sakhnin

Today’s first round draw in Monaco paired eircom League side Shelbourne, whose quest to reach the Champions League was ended on Tuesday by Deportivo la Coruna, against French League side Lille.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004

Ó hAilpín’s debut on hold

SETANTA Ó hAILPÍN'S bid to make his AFL debut has been put on hold.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2004

Picture perfect

With no national stadium and no movement since the doomed Abbotstown development, Ireland remains a laughing stock across Europe.Meanwhile, in a small backwater city in Germany, they have funded and developed one of the most impressive new stadia in Europe.How, asks Declan Colley.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2003