Coach says Aussies don’t deserve to take all the flak

AUSTRALIAN coach Garry Lyon yesterday pleaded with the Irish media and public to lay off his under-fire squad.

The Aussies have suffered a barrage of abuse since last Sunday's International Rules test opener at Croke Park that left several players battered and bruised.

The touring Aussies have taken all the flak even though some Irish players were just as guilty and Lyon for one has had enough.