Sydney give Kennelly a month's compassionate leave

Sydney Swans defender Tadhg Kennelly has been afforded a month's compassionate leave by the AFL Premiership champions following the death of his father Tim.

Former Kerry footballing great Tim Kennelly died on Tuesday afternoon of a suspected heart attack at his home in Listowel. His youngest son Tadhg, who played a pivotal role in the Swans' Grand final win in September, flew home yesterday with former Swans assistant coach George Stone to attend the funeral.