McGrath’s ploy can ensure home rule

IRISH manager Pete McGrath has a simple wish for tomorrow’s Coca-Cola International Rules Series opener against Australia at Croke Park tomorrow, (2.10pm).

McGrath, wants points and plenty of them, something which previous Ireland sides have failed to manage in the hybrid game, which has sold over 50,000 tickets.

What’s that old adage about kicking points and the goals will come?