JIM STYNES has taken a major step towards making what seemed an improbable recovery from cancer by having his last brain tumour removed in Melbourne.

AFL club Melbourne wants to stage a special international rules match with Dublin in Croke Park or Parnell Park next year to honour the sporting achievements of Jim Stynes.

MICHAEL QUINN will become the fourth Irishman to feature in the Australian Rules top flight this season after the Longford man was named in the Essendon team for tomorrow’s trip to Adelaide.