McGrath announces Rules squad

Manager Pete McGrath has announced his 26-man squad for the forthcoming Coca Cola International Rules series against Australia in Croke Park.

The panel includes two current Aussie Rules players, Sydney Swan's Tadhg Kennelly and Carlton's Setanta O hAilpín.

Three All-Ireland-winning Kerry players are included, while Dublin and All-Ireland finalists Mayo also boast three players each.

Cork hurler Seán Og O hAilpín is also included.

FULL SQUAD: Stephen Cluxton, Brian Cullen, Alan Brogan (all Dublin); Stephen Mc Donnell, Philip Loughran (both Armagh); Tomás O Sé, Eoin Brosnan, Paul Galvin (all Kerry); Tadhg Kennelly (Kerry/Sydney Swans), Setanta O hAilpín (Cork/Carlton); Seán Og O hAilpín, Graham Canty (both Cork); Brendan Coulter (Down), Ciaran Mc Donald, James Nallen, David Heaney (all Mayo); Sean Martin Lockhart (Derry); Ciaran Mc Manus (Offaly); Declan Browne (Tipperary); Mattie Forde (Wexford); Tom Kelly (Laois); Padraig Joyce, Joe Bergin (both Galway); Brian Mc Guigan, Sean Cavanagh (both Tyrone); Dessie Dolan (Westmeath).

STANDBY PLAYERS: Mickey Mc Veigh (Down), Denis Glennon, Rory O'Connell (both Westmeath), Martin McGrath (Fermanagh).