Ireland win the 2011 International Rules Series over Australia convincingly

Australia were defeated by Ireland in both tests by an overall amount of 65 points over the two tests. Many brawls and fights occurred during the 3rd Term.

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NO CHANCE of winning the International Rules series, Australia tried to win the fight in an ugly 1.13.5 (50) to 0.7.8 (29) loss to Ireland.

Needing to win by 45 points to claim the series trophy after their opening game capitulation last week, Australia opted to play the aggression card - only to be met by a lot of yellow ones.

At one stage it appeared a game of International Rules had broken out at a scuffle as Australia racked up more yellow cards in the third term (three) than they scored points (one).

In all, a total of six players received the yellow vest on the way to the sin bin - including five in a spiteful third term alone.

Somehow Australian captain Brad Green stayed on the field after being involved in a series of altercations, including one before the game started.

Australia's physical approach appeared to have early results when they banged in the opening two three-point "overs" via Green and Mitch Robinson.

But from there Robinson and Green turned more heads in the amount of scuffles they were involved in as Ireland kicked into another gear.

Ireland led at the first break by just four points but extended the buffer to 1.8.4 (34) to 0.6.5 (23) by halftime before all hell broke loose in the third.

At one stage an all-in brawl threatened to erupt as Irish players reacted angrily to late shots by Australians that left Joe McMahon in a crumpled heap.

When the dust settled Australia's Angus Monfries, Mark Nicoski, Robbie Gray were all yellow-carded while Ireland's Finian Hanley and vice-captain Ciaran McKeever were also given their marching orders.

Ireland's Michael Murphy had been sin binned late in the second term.

The bully tactics spectacularly backfired for the hosts who managed just six points in the second half.

Indeed when Ben McGlynn potted over an "over" late in the last term, it marked the first three-pointer by Australia in 25 minutes.

The difference in skill level between the teams was summed up by Leighton Glynn's superb goal for Ireland in the second term.

Glynn cheekily chipped to himself, rounded goalkeeper Matt Suckling and soccered through the only goal of the match.

Ireland avenged their 0-2 series loss last year in spectacular style, winning not only the trophy but also with a 65-point superior aggregate.

For Ireland, Tommy Walsh and Steven McDonnell kicked three overs while Australia's Zac Smith also kicked three.

Full-time scores:

IRELAND 0.3.3 1.8.4 1.10.5 1.13.5 (50)
AUSTRALIA 0.2.2 0.6.5 0.6.6 0.7.8 (29)

Ireland: Goals: L Glynn.
Overs: S McDonnell 3, T Walsh 3, K Donaghy 2, M Murphy 2, J McMahon, M Murphy, T Kennelly.

Australia: Goals: Nil.
Overs: Z Smith 3, B Green 2, M Robinson, B McGlynn.

Crowd: 12,545 at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast.
Series: Ireland wins 2-0.

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[takalua911]

I'd rather watch the womens teams play this.

[zxkuta]

scrap this abortion of afl crap, half soccer half bull shit and bring back AFL state of origin!!! I mean seriously, its definetley not AFL and its not GAY-LICK (ass) football so wtf is it? a fucking abortion of bull shit game played with a soccer ball!!

[ho0ps07]

haha its funny how the irish think coz they one this year therre gun not even we have first n second year afl players playing ie 18, 19 , 20 year olds, u have the best ov the irish gealic league playing, its simple will make a team and get judd, dane swan, hodge mitchell abblet and all the other great playesr to play the best of irland watch how much they get smashed by thats why we dnt send are best players coz yas windge when we smash you and its unfair :( booo hooo

[ho0ps07]

the comintatures should shut up ayy 80 percent ov people love the punch ons it make it more entertaining u dont see them taking it out ov rugby where in australia for god sack not america where every thing has 2 be some kind ov tv show get a grip if the boys wanna throw meat hooks let em send em off and keep going but dnt say we dnt wanna see this coz most people do

[keveydaking]

so when the aussie's dont try and kill someone whenever they feel like it they cant win! aha!

[mattie2true]

ireland are just 2 skilful 4 the aussy's

[jakeysnakeyful]

aussy's thats not right your suppose to win

[shizzlemarizzle]

@3014luke I think he was more disgusted that an amateur Irish team was handing their professional Aussie counterparts a lesson. Ye're a very proud sporting race, and have every right to be, but when it comes to Aussie commentators, always seen through gold tinted glasses. Rarely do we get to enjoy it though, however it is oh so sweet when we do, e.g Ire V Wallabys in world cup. (24 years in the making).

[livermitch94]

we played with a 3rd tier squad for fuck sake.

[TPTP17]

Maybe the spectators didn't go to watch that, but I came to youtube to watch it