2015's International Rules squad revealed - Do we care?

[Ozza]

Re: 2015's International Rules squad revealed - Do we care?

As far as having 3 of our players in the squad, I like it. Good opportunity for them to train/mingle with other quality players and seemingly, a trip as reward for their effort across the season.

The actual game means little to me.

Agree with this. You often hear from retiring players that have played international rules, that it is one of the highlights of their career. Particularly the experience to travel, train and play with the other elite players in the competition.

I think it could be a really good thing for Stringer and Wood to be involved in. Bob has obviously been there, done that - but for him its still a reward and something you'd expect for him to really enjoy.

[jazzadogs]

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Agree with this. You often hear from retiring players that have played international rules, that it is one of the highlights of their career. Particularly the experience to travel, train and play with the other elite players in the competition.

I think it could be a really good thing for Stringer and Wood to be involved in. Bob has obviously been there, done that - but for him its still a reward and something you'd expect for him to really enjoy.

It surprised me, but I saw a photo the other day that suggested Easton played in a series a few years back. I think it was a Mick Malthouse year and they picked a really young side.

[Bulldog4life]

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Bob will get to captain an Australia match.

[Scorlibo]

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For all three guys it is their first time playing a series with the best of the best. Closest for Bob in terms of playing with quality would have been the VIC vs All Stars game in 2008.

[Bornadog]

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Five Australian leaders for Irish clash

AUSTRALIA has chosen a five-man leadership group as preparations for the Virgin Australia International Rules Series kicked off in New York overnight.


The coaches appointed Geelong's Harry Taylor, St Kilda's Nick Riewoldt, the Western Bulldogs' Robert Murphy and Hawthorn pair Luke Hodge and Sam Mitchell to lead the 22-man squad against Ireland at Croke Park on November 21.


A captain will be chosen later in the week, with an official jumper presentation to be held in New York on Friday.


Coach Alastair Clarkson said the coaches settled on the group of experienced leaders, but he was confident every player on the trip would make a contribution.


"We've got an outstanding squad with leaders throughout, but for practical purposes we've settled on those five and we know they will do an excellent job," he said.


Clarkson addressed the squad on Wednesday morning New York time as they came together for the first time.


He will coach with the assistance of Ross Lyon and Chris Scott.


Clarkson left the squad in no doubt the intent of the trip was to defeat the Irish, a task he has admitted will be tough in front of the home crowd.


The squad had a light run in New York's Central Park in front of some bewildered locals as they began to familiarise themselves with the round ball.


Ireland announced its squad for the one-off test on Wednesday after making preparations for eight weeks ahead of the game.


Dublin's Bernard Brogan is Ireland's captain, with the 23-man squad including footballer of the year Jack McCaffrey and former AFL-listed players Michael Quinn and Colm Begley.


Quinn played for Essendon and Begley was with the Brisbane Lions and St Kilda.

[Bornadog]

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Doesn't matter the game, he is a star:

https://twitter.com/AFL/status/667026406837219328

[Axe Man]

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Doesn't matter the game, he is a star:

https://twitter.com/AFL/status/667026406837219328

Maybe he should kick all his set shots around the corner like that, he's always been more accurate on the snap!

[KT31]

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Doesn't matter the game, he is a star:

https://twitter.com/AFL/status/667026406837219328

I'm just hoping Jake,Wood and Murph make it through the series without any injuries.

[Remi Moses]

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I just wish they euthanise this concept .
Nobody cares, and they just prey nobody gets injured