Shane Walsh believes Irish will learn from opening day lesson

Galway forward Shane Walsh arrives in Perth today confident that he can build on his International Rules debut last weekend.

One of 13 newcomers for Ireland on the day in Adelaide, the Kilkerrin-Clonberne man admits being slightly intimidated by the occasion, and the Australians, but feels assured he can take his game to them.

“The training at home can do a lot but it can’t fully prepare you for what you get in a game like this.