Last waltz for tearful Kennelly

TADHG KENNELLY struggled to contain his emotions before yesterday’s clash with Australia

After what was his last International Rules game, he said: “I remember singing the national anthem and I welled up a bit. I was squeezing the s*** out of Tommy Walsh to try to stop myself! It probably just hit me a bit. The last two games in this series I’ve really enjoyed myself. It’s the first time this year that I’ve just let my hair down. The bit I have! My (Sydney Swans) team-mate Ben McGlynn was playing on me and we had a laugh and good fun out there. I’ve enjoyed the whole series more than anything else.”

Meanwhile, Australia coach Rodney Eade felt his side’s 21-point losing margin was an unfair reflection on their display.