'One of the most loyal people I have ever met': Sydney Swans skipper on Colin O'Riordan

Dane Rampe praised O'Riordan's loyalty to his native county and added he understood the significance of the occasion

Colin O'Riordan of Tipperary is tackled by Ian MaGuire of Cork during the Munster final. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Sydney Swans co-captain Dane Rampe said he didn't hesitate before giving his blessing to Colin O'Riordan to line out for Tipperary in Sunday's historic Munster final win over Cork.

O'Riordan revealed he turned to Rampe and co-captains Luke Parker and Josh Kennedy before asking Swans management if he could line out for the Premier at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.