All Star line-up for International Rules appeals to Bernard Brogan

Bernard Brogan has given tentative support to the idea of making the Ireland International Rules squad All Stars only.

To be deemed eligible to represent Australia, the players have had to be the recipient of an All-Australian, the AFL’s version of the All Star.

Captain Brogan, one of nine current All Stars on Joe Kernan’s panel this year, said: “It’s a good idea because it shows the commitment that the AFL and Australia have given to the game, to bring out their best men. That’s what we want to play against. We have nine of the current All Stars and I’d say there’s probably five or six or seven (former All Stars). I’d say nearly all the lads have All Stars from other years but I do think it is nice because it shows a commitment from your sport that you’re putting out the right men, the top brass, to compete, to represent your country.