‘Adapting to Rules a challenge’

THE element of compromise on both sides is what makes the International Rules Series so appealing to players and the public, the Australian manager Gary Lyon stated yesterday.

Saying they were “absolutely delighted” with the way the series has been running, he pointed out that results indicated that the games were invariably close and tight.

“Make no mistake, we are envious (of the Irish players) - particularly their control of the ball with their feet at ground level. And we are envious of the way they kick it, but we just don’t get upset about it,” he said.