Laois youngster Colm Begley has moved a step closer to making his AFL Premiership debut with an elevation to the Brisbane Lions' senior list.

Ireland captain Padraig Joyce has lifted the Cormac McAnallen trophy following a 54-41 second test win at Croke Park, helping Pete McGrath's side claim a 2-0 victory in the International Rules series.

Brisbane Lions full-back Mal Michael is set to don Australia's goalkeeper jersey next week at Croke Park, in what will be the 27-year-old's first taste of International Rules.

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.