Oz skipper: we’re here to play ball

NEW Australia International Rules captain Dustin Fletcher says there will be no repeat of the violence which marred last year’s test series in Melbourne.

The Essendon Bombers star, confirmed Tuesday as skipper for the side’s first game against Ireland on Saturday in Galway, admitted last year’s battle was still fresh in Australian memories.

“I think that’s going to be in the back of our minds,” said Fletcher, 31 and a veteran of 13 years in the AFL.