How will 2023 look for the Irish in the AFL?

More history, a guaranteed legacy, and one final chance

NEXT STEP: Conor Nash of the Hawks marks the ball during the AFL Match Simulation between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium on February 23, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

"If he scores another goal when you go back on, you’re on the next fucking plane back to Ireland.” 

As a 16-year-old, Brian Stynes played for the Dublin minors alongside the likes of Dessie Farrell and Jim Gavin. The midfielder scored three points in the All-Ireland final as they were beaten by Kerry. He was still 16 when he was drafted by Australian Rules club Melbourne and just 17 when he made the move to Australia.