AUSTRALIAN coach Mick Malthouse will not ask his players to rein in their natural aggression despite the future of International Rules depending on their behaviour, while Ireland captain Seán Cavanagh described the last Series, which was marred by violence as the “low point” of his career.

Fears that Tadhg Kennelly would miss the start of the Sydney Swans' AFL Premiership campaign have been quashed.

Australian coach Kevin Sheedy has announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming Coca-Cola International Rules series against Ireland.

There was heartache for Tadhg Kennelly overnight as the Sydney Swans lost their grip on the AFL Premiership title, losing a pulsating final 85-84 to the West Coast Eagles.

KERRY native Tadhg Kennelly last night helped the Sydney Swans into their second consecutive Grand Final of the Australian Football League — the first time the club have achieved back to back decider appearances since 1936.

Setanta Ó Hailpín made his second senior appearance for AFL Premiership club Carlton at the Telstra Dome today, but he failed to make an impression in the Blues' 100-68 defeat to Hawthorn.

Sydney Swans defender Tadhg Kennelly has been afforded a month's compassionate leave by the AFL Premiership champions following the death of his father Tim.

Kerryman Tadhg Kennelly was a notable omission from the 27-man Ireland squad which manager Pete McGrath named today for this month's International Rules series in Australia.

AFL Premiership winner Tadhg Kennelly is undecided as to what he will do when his contract with Grand final winners Sydney ends next year.

Not content with grabbing the limelight on the field for Sydney this season, Tadhg Kennelly stole the show when dancing an Irish jig on the winners' rostrum at today's AFL Premiership Grand final.

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.

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

Despite a total of 17 withdrawals, Australian coach Garry Lyon has insisted that his new-look squad is ready to win a third consecutive International Rules series later this month.

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Renee Zellweger is reportedly having more success with men than her on-screen persona Bridget Jones.

Australian coach Garry Lyon has named his 27-man squad ahead of the International Rules test series against Ireland Down Under later this month.

A strong earthquake shook the northwest of America today, shattering windows in downtown Seattle and rattling Portland, Oregon.