Coach says Aussies will be physical

AUSTRALIAN coach Mick Malthouse will not ask his players to rein in their natural aggression despite the future of International Rules depending on their behaviour, while Ireland captain Seán Cavanagh described the last Series, which was marred by violence as the “low point” of his career.

Australia named a 25-man squad packed with youth and pace for the upcoming two-match series against Ireland at Subiaco Oval on October 24 and the MCG on October 31.

Malthouse said he was mindful that the spirit in which this year’s matches were played would be crucial to the hybrid game’s survival.