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# aussie-rules - Today’s News
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Setanta Ó hAilpÃn continued his comeback with another hat-trick
That’s eight goals in two games now for the Cork All-Star.
# aussie-rules - Monday 22 April, 2013
Setanta Ó hAilpÃn’s first game back from injury couldn’t have gone much better
Setanta marked his comeback with FIVE goals for the GWS Giants yesterday.
# aussie-rules - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Colm O’Neill wishes Setanta well ahead of his AFL comeback from cruciate injury
The former Cork hurler is set to feature for GWS Giants against Melbourne at the MCG this Sunday.
# aussie-rules - Friday 5 April, 2013
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Top-class Heineken Cup rugby, Gaelic football and some racing. And then Mad Men’s back.
# aussie-rules - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
‘He left an indelible mark’: Aussie TV marks Jim Stynes’ anniversary with moving tribute
The Dublin footballer turned AFL legend died a year ago today, aged 45, following a long and public battle with cancer.
Remembering Jim Stynes, the AFL icon who passed away a year ago today
The Dublin-born footie star fought a public battle with cancer.
# aussie-rules - Saturday 2 March, 2013
VIDEO: Kerry’s AFL legend Tadhg Kennelly on why he returned to follow in father’s footsteps
Though Nicholas Murphy and Cork wish he had stayed there.
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
In pictures: Tadhg Kennelly puts young GAA stars through their paces in Aussie Rules trial
The Listowel man was in DCU earlier.
# aussie-rules - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Former Aussie Rules headhunter Ricky Nixon is planning a comedy career
You might remember the former AFL super-scout from GAA games or the pictures in his underpants?
# aussie-rules - Monday 4 February, 2013
International Rules: Paul Earley handed reins for series defence
Plus, the GAA confirm that an Ulster venue will host the first clash with Australia this October.
# aussie-rules - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Aussie Rules u-turn for Dub star Ciarán Kilkenny
Ciarán Kilkenny has announced that he is leaving AFL side Hawthorn to return home to Ireland.
# aussie-rules - Friday 23 November, 2012
Snapshot: Former GAA starlet Ciaran Kilkenny making a splash in Oz already
The former Dublin prospect left for an AFL contract in Melbourne recently.
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Kennelly backs Walsh to succeed with Sydney Swans
The 2009 Kerry All-Ireland winner has also predicted a bright future for Dublin’s Ciaran Kilkenny.
Tadhg Kennelly: ‘I got the opportunity this year to travel the world and recruit AFL players’
The Listowel native also offered his views on a host of topics.
# aussie-rules - Saturday 29 September, 2012
Snapshot: Tadhg Kennelly celebrates Swans’ title win with another ‘Irish jig’
The former Kerry midfielder expressed himself through the medium of Irish dancing at the MCG earlier.
Sydney edge Hawthorn in thrilling finale
Kerryman Tommy Walsh didnt feature as the Swans earned their fifth Premiershp title.
# aussie-rules - Monday 24 September, 2012
AFL honours Jim Stynes with new leadership award
The inaugural award, won by Daniel Jackson, recognises the player who best demonstrates the values of the Dubliner.
# aussie-rules - Friday 21 September, 2012
Sydney Swans break Collingwood hoodoo to make grand final again
The Swans now await the winner of tomorrow’s second preliminary final between Hawthorn and Adelaide at the MCG as they look to win their first flag since 2005.
# aussie-rules - Monday 10 September, 2012
Aussie Rules: Port Adelaide player dies in Las Vegas
John McCarthy, 22, was in America with his team-mates for an end of season holiday.
# aussie-rules - Friday 3 August, 2012
Dublin boss Gilroy calls on refs to show greater protection
The All-Ireland winning manager has praised the conduct of referees this summer but feels more could still be done.
# aussie-rules - Friday 27 July, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
With the Olympics underway, there really is no reason to leave your sofa. Except for bathroom visits. And eating. And getting direct sunlight. But that’s it.
# aussie-rules - Friday 15 June, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Why would you want to go out even if it wasn’t lashing down with rain?
# aussie-rules - Monday 11 June, 2012
Another GAA weekend done and dusted, here’s what we now know
It’s the end of an era for Kerry, Aussie Rules improves our games and the ulster sides show the way, according to Ewan MacKenna.
# aussie-rules - Saturday 19 May, 2012
Tommy Walsh stars in first appearance for Sydney Swans
The former Kerry forward got his AFL career up and running in some style at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
# aussie-rules - Friday 18 May, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Get the feet up and the kettle on. There’s plenty on the box to keep you out of trouble.
# aussie-rules - Thursday 17 May, 2012
Tommy Walsh set for AFL debut with Sydney Swans this weekend
The Swans host Melbourne at the SCG on Saturday and head coach John Longmire has confirmed the Kerry native will feature in the forward line.
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
In pictures: final farewell to Jim Stynes in Melbourne
The city said goodbye to the Dublin-born AFL legend earlier. Here’s how.
WATCH: Melbourne bids farewell to Irish legend Stynes
Stynes’ wife Samantha and brother Brian shared their memories of the Melbourne Demons legend in a highly-emotional service earlier.
# aussie-rules - Friday 23 March, 2012
Watch: Garry Lyon’s incredibly emotional tribute to his friend Jim Stynes
The Aussie Rules great offered this heartfelt farewell to his old Melbourne Demons team-mate on The Footy Show earlier.
# aussie-rules - Thursday 22 March, 2012
Kenny: Stynes was ‘a force for good throughout his life’
Jim Stynes’ remarkable life bonded the people of Ireland and Australia even closer together, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny said this evening.
Former AFL player sorry for attack on ‘nasty’ Jim Stynes
Jason Akermanis said outpouring of grief for the late Dubliner was ‘overkill’ but has quickly backtracked.
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
WATCH: The AFL’s tribute to the life and career of Jim Stynes
The AFL have produced a six-minute video tribute to honour Jim Stynes, who died on Tuesday morning at the age of 45.
Farewell to a legend: Jim Stynes to receive state funeral in Victoria
Tributes have poured in for the Dublin-born AFL great, who died on Tuesday following a long battle with cancer.
# aussie-rules - Monday 19 March, 2012
Jim Stynes dies following long battle with cancer
The AFL legend is understood to have passed away in a ‘pain free, dignified and peaceful’ manner.
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
‘No pressure’ says Tommy Walsh ahead of Sydney Swans jersey presentation
The Kerryman will be given Tadhg Kennelly’s No 17 shirt at a ceremony on Monday night.
# aussie-rules - Thursday 23 February, 2012
White Swan: Walsh ready to make his Aussie Rules breakthrough
Former Kerry star Tommy Walsh is all set to make his senior debut for the Sydney Swans tomorrow evening.
# aussie-rules - Wednesday 15 February, 2012
In pictures: Tadhg Kennelly puts Aussie Rules hopefuls through their paces
The Listowel man welcomed some of Gaelic games’ brightest prospects to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght in a bid to unearth the next potential export down under.
# aussie-rules - Thursday 2 February, 2012
‘Big shoes to fill’: Jim Stynes steps down as Melbourne president
The Dubliner stepped down as president of the Melbourne Demons last night as he continues his battle against cancer.
# aussie-rules - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
Jim Stynes planning Christmas getaway following latest brain op
The Dublin-born footballer is hoping to travel to South America after getting an eleventh-hour reprieve in his fight against cancer.
# aussie-rules - Friday 4 November, 2011
That awkward moment when Kieran Donaghy pulls your shorts down on TV
The Kerry forward embarrassed Laois native and Carlton prospect Zach Touhy after the Series win earlier.




























































