Place in history for Kennelly and Swans

Tadhg Kennelly did what Ireland's greatest Aussie Rules exponent Jim Stynes failed to do in his lengthy career today - win an AFL Premiership Grand final.

Place in history for Kennelly and Swans
Sat, 24 Sep, 2005 - 10:26

Tadhg Kennelly did what Ireland's greatest Aussie Rules exponent Jim Stynes failed to do in his lengthy career today - win an AFL Premiership Grand final.

The 24-year-old Kerryman made history by becoming the first Irishman to win a Premiership title as the Sydney Swans determinedly held on to defeat the West Coast Eagles 58-54 in today's season decider at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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