2008 Compromise Rules

[Carribbear]

Well, Sean Boylan certainly has gone for size and strength this year. In 2006 they didn't have enough muscle and were bullied in the 2nd test.

Still unsure of a couple of the selections, its a shame Kennelly and Martin Clarke are unavailable




Irish manager Sean Boylan has announced his International Rules squad for the tour to Australia later this month.

All-Ireland finalists Tyrone and beaten finalists Kerry are well represented with four players each but there are a couple of surprises.

The 27-man squad is made up of players from 14 different counties and is captained by Tyrone's Seán Cavanagh.

Meath's David Gallagher will act as the team's goalkeeper, while Colm Begley of the Brisbane Lions has been selected to compete against some of his AFL colleagues.

There is no place for Kerry's Colm Cooper, as Boylan has opted to go for size and strength over skill.

The first Test will be played in Perth on 24 October with the second Test fixed for Melbourne on 31 October.

Irish International Rules squad:

Seán Cavanagh (Tyrone), Graham Canty (Cork), David Gallagher (Meath), Colm Begley (Brisbane Lions/Laois), Paddy Bradley (Derry), Bernard Brogan (Dublin), Benny Coulter (Down), Bryan Cullen (Dublin), Kieran Donaghy (Kerry), Leighton Glynn (Wicklow), Finian Hanley (Galway), John Keane (Westmeath), Aaron Kernan (Armagh), Ciarán Lyng (Wexford), Steven McDonnell (Armagh), Enda McGinley (Tyrone), Ciarán McKeever (Armagh), Joe McMahon (Tyrone), Justin McMahon (Tyrone), Michael Meehan (Galway), John Miskella (Cork), Aidan O'Mahony (Kerry), Pearse O'Neill (Cork), Tom Parsons (Mayo), Kevin Reilly (Meath), Tommy Walsh (Kerry), Killian Young (Kerry).

Standby: Aidan Carr (Down), Ronan Clarke (Armagh), Paul Finlay (Monaghan), Conor Gormley (Tyrone), Kevin McCloy (Derry), Martin McGrath (Fermanagh).

[Carribbear]

Have to also add that its a fairly young team thats going out there as well, I would have thought Ronan Clarke would have been a certainty for the squad but if things dont go right the first day i'm sure he'll be in.
Still not sure If Tommy Walsh is going yet.

[NutterBhoy]

where's the donegal players, discrimination discrimination!

[Carribbear]

Just watched the first test, a good win, no real dirty stuff which made it an enjoyable match.

Boylan was right about Gallagher, he played really well in goals and has one hell of a kickout!
don't fancy the 5.30am starts here though!!

[NutterBhoy]

i think it's 8 .30 am over here the bloody wife forgot to record it ffs, you'd swear she had alot to do or something!

[Carribbear]

hahah....you cant trust them to do anything right

great game i thought, good football and lots of skill and a hell of a pace.
Nice result too, love getting one over on the aussies.

the 3.30am start wasnt much fun mind you!