2013 Rules Series raises concerns

Paraic Duffy admits this autumn’s International Rules series could be a hard sell because of Australia’s decision to send an indigenous-only selection.

Both the GAA and the AFL are committed to one more two-year cycle, with Ireland staging this year’s series before the return series Down Under next year.

However the future of the project could hinge on whether the public will go to a game that isn’t necessarily Ireland v Australia.