Sydney Swans impressed with progress of Tipperary star Colin O’Riordan

Sydney Swans head coach John Longmore is astounded at how quickly Colin O’Riordan has taken to Australian Rules.

The Tipperary 20-year-old signed a two-year international rookie contract with the AFL club last November and has been impressing the coaching staff ever since.

“It’s really surprised us,” said Longmore. “He hasn’t had much exposure to much at all in regards to AFL football obviously, coming from Ireland. He’s been fantastic, just super the way he competes and the way he gets the most out of himself in every session.