INTERNATIONAL RULES: Ireland 40 (1-8-10) Australia 47 (0-14-5)

AUSTRALIAN International Rules coach Mick Malthouse is ‘very hopeful’ that Down star Marty Clarke will return to Melbourne to resume his AFL career.

BRENDAN MURPHY has told his Ireland team-mates that International Rules tourists Australia are here ‘to play football’, not rough us up.

IRELAND’S Tadhg Kennelly has already started some good-natured mind games ahead of the International Rules opener on Saturday.

TADHG KENNELLY’S return to Sydney has been hailed by his team-mates, with co-captain Adam Goodes predicting an important leadership role for the All Star.

Tadhg Kennelly has been named in an unchanged Sydney Swans side for tomorrow morning's AFL Premiership Grand final against the West Coast Eagles.