‘Australian players are fitter, leaner, stronger’ than GAA players

“Professional athletes have huge aerobic demands and it’s hugely important to have low body and fat and be lean."

Former Cork All-Ireland winner and newly-appointed Limerick coach has produced results to prove that professional Australian footballers are leaner, fitter and stronger than their Irish counterparts, writes Jackie Cahill.

As part of his studies for a Masters in Strength and Conditioning, Kissane compared the fitness of elite inter-county players and a selection of AFL stars.