Former Essendon player Michael Quinn has revealed his disappointment that the careers of many ex-colleagues have been tarnished by the drugs scandal which has rocked Aussie Rules.

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Australia were dealt a major blow yesterday when their leading player Nathan Fyfe was ruled out of Saturday’s test.

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.

Following the abysmal showing of Australia’s international rules side last October and the subsequent promise that it wouldn’t happen again this year, it appears the Aussies have kept their word by naming an exceptionally strong squad.