Sheedy proposes novel ‘tri-series’ idea

THE AFL and the GAA are being urged to look at changing the format of international rules football to create a “tri-series” between an indigenous Australian team (containing players of Aboriginal descent exclusively), a non-indigenous team and Ireland.

The idea is the brainchild of former Australian head coach, Kevin Sheedy, who is returning to domestic coaching with new AFL franchise, Greater Western Sydney, next year.

The outspoken Aussie Rules legend didn’t win a lot of friends in Ireland with some of his comments in 2006 and dismissed then Irish manager, Sean Boylan, as “a leprechaun” two years ago.