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Australian rules football in Ireland (Шаблон:Lang-ga) began in 1999 when clubs were simultaneously formed in Dublin and Belfast, however awareness of Australian rules football dates back to the 20th century due to similarities with Gaelic football and the country subsequently became a source of players for professional leagues in Australia, particularly the Australian Football League (AFL) and later the AFL Women's (AFLW) through the Irish Experiment which is ongoing. It is governed by AFL Ireland which is a member of AFL Europe.

There are now two governing bodies, AFL Ireland and AFL Northern Ireland, with teams and competitions in Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Galway.

While coexisting with and relying heavily on players from Gaelic games, it has grown and Ireland has become one of the most decorated nations in Australian rules with the national team, formed in 2001, winning second most men's international titles (2) and most women's international titles (2) as well as the most European Championship titles (2) and Euro Cup women's titles (4). Professional AFL/AFLW players to have represented Ireland internationally include Laura Duryea, Clara Fitzpatrick and Padraig Lucey.

It attracts a television audience, particularly the AFLW competition (but also the men's AFL).[1] In 2023 there were a record 33 listed Irish The 33 Irish players set for the new AFLW season.[2] Jim Stynes (the first to win an AFL best and fairest) along with Tadgh Kennelly (first to win an AFL premiership), achieved a level of fame at home and in turn raised the profile of the AFL.[3][4][5] Ailish Considine was the first to win an AFLW premiership achieving similar fame.[6]

Current player Zach Tuohy holds the Irish born and raised record for the most most games while Jim Stynes holds the record for most goals with 130 while Cora Staunton holds the equivalent in the AFL Women's with the most games with 50 and most goals with 55.

History

One could argue that the Irish have been playing Australian rules as early as the 1870s, as recent evidence suggests that a form of football being played in south western Ireland at the time was played under Victorian rules in a fashion indistinguishable from that of the game played in Australia, and early on it was even played with a rugby ball, with a mark for catching the ball and with upright posts of the Australian game.[7] It is not known how or when the Victorian rules were introduced to Ireland, however its legacy can be found in the written rules of the Commercials Club of County Limerick from the early 1880s which later, along with elements of soccer, formed the basis for Gaelic Football.

Primarily Irish historians analysing accounts of the traditional Irish football caid and Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) codified rules against the Melbourne Football Club rules of 1959 and Victorian Rules of 1866 and 1877 and those of other codes appear to strongly indicate that Gaelic football originated as a hybrid of Australian Football and Association Football. Like Australian Football, this was in an effort to differentiate from rugby[8] and was primarily based on the Victorian Rules of 1866 and 1877.[9] For example early codified Gaelic called for Australian rules style behind posts (not present in caid and later removed) with 5 point goals scoring (later changed to 3) and 1 point "behind"s all borrowed from Australian Rules, and Rule 27 in reference to kicking styles, Rule 15 relating to foul play and rules dictating playing equipment appear to be directly borrowed from the Victorian Rules. Early Victorian Rules was played with also a round ball until the introduction of the Sherrin in the 1880s. Other than the directly copied rules, analysts argue that so many of the rules are so similar to the Victorian Rules that the GAA must have obtained a deep knowledge of these laws. In any case the Irish game has been gradually evolving closer the Australian game since and as recently as 2017 with the GAA's introduced "the mark" from Australian Football, one of the game's other distinctive to encourage more spectacular aerial contests.[10]

Irish involvement in the early game in Australia

Irish have been involved in the game since its earliest days in Australia. Thomas H. Smith of Carrickmacross, County Monaghan[11] was involved in the formation of the Melbourne Football club from 1858 and the drafting of the first rules for the code in 1859.[12]

One of the founders of the St Kilda Football Club in 1873, J.J. Casey, was from Tromroe, County Clare.[13]

The Colony of Queensland's first club, the Brisbane Football Club in 1880s had a prominent Irish component, as such its early presidents Joshua Peter Bell and Kevin Izod O'Doherty were from Kildare and Dublin respectively.

Early interactions with Australian rules

In the 1920s, the GAA and Australasian Football Council were becoming increasingly aware of each other's growing global footprint and the first test matches between the two countries were proposed though were never contested with correspondence occurring between the two sporting bodies.[14]

First efforts to introduce the code into Ireland

The Australian High Commissioner to Ireland, Mr Mulrooney of the Canberra Australian Football Association attempted to introduce Australian Football to Dublin in 1946.[15]

The similarity between the codes eventually raised the awareness in Ireland of the Australian sport.[16] Certainly this awareness has grown substantially since the first International rules football tests took place in late 1967, however Aussie Rules was not officially played in Ireland until clubs were simultaneously formed in Dublin and Belfast in 1999.Шаблон:Citation needed

Australian Football World Tour

Шаблон:Main In 1967, Harry Beitzel drew inspiration from watching the 1966 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final on television and formed an Australian side, nicknamed "The Galahs", to play the game against an Irish side. The next year he organised the Australian Football World Tour, a six-match series with games played against Irish teams in Ireland, the United Kingdom and United States of America. What followed was the beginning of regular interaction between the two codes which was to become the hybrid code of International rules football played in both countries and facilitating the cross code competition.Шаблон:Citation needed

Irish experiment

Шаблон:Main Ron Barassi, drawing comparisons between Australian rules football and Gaelic football was of the opinion that Gaelic footballers could provide a previously untapped pool of potential Australian Rules players.[17] As a result, wealthy Victorian clubs were scouting Ireland for new talent. In 1982, Barassi (then the Melbourne VFL club coach) and his recruiting team including Melbourne's Barry Richardson travelled to Ireland, looking for young, tall, and talented players.[18] Over the following years, a number of Irish athletes made the journey to Australia to play professionally in Australia. Players were found not only from Gaelic football codes, but other sports including hurling and rugby. Some, including Jim Stynes, Tadgh Kennelly and Martin Clarke, achieved a level of fame in Ireland either going on to careers in Australia or returning home to achieve success in their sports at home and along with the International Rules Series, increase the profile and awareness of the Australian game.[19][20][21]

Formation of the ARFLI and national team

Two clubs, in Dublin and Belfast, recruited and trained through the winter of 1999 and played a number of British Aussie rules clubs in challenge matches in early spring 2000. The Australian Rules Football League of Ireland (ARFLI) was formed in October 2000 after the first ever Irish Grand Final was contested between them. The following year, players from the clubs were drawn to form the first national team.Шаблон:Citation needed

Growth and expansion

In the 2010s, the women's game grew rapidly and the first national team was established and players began to make their way to women's leagues in Australia.

By 2014, the league had grown to more than 200 players and expanded to six men's clubs and three women's clubs.

Competitions and Clubs

Competitions

Competition Founded Notes
Australian Rules Football League of Ireland Premiership 2001 ARFLI website

Clubs

Club Location Founded Notes
Belfast Redbacks City of Belfast (Mallusk) Playing Fields, Mallusk, County Antrim, Belfast 2010 Belfast Redbacks website
Cork Vikings (womens) Tramore Valley Park, Cork 2020 Cork Vikings website
Galway Magpies South Park, Galway 2010 Galway Magpies website
Leeside Lions Tramore Valley Park, Dublin 2001 Leeside Lions website
South Dublin Swans Memorial Park, Kilmainham, Dublin 2006 South Dublin Swans
Ulster Kookaburras (womens) Queen's University Malone Playing Fields, Belfast 2021 Ulster Kookaburras
Ulster Wolfhounds Queen's University Malone Playing Fields, Belfast 2021

National teams

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Ireland in 2008, the team won the Australian Football International Cup in 2002 and 2011.
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Ireland's women's team playing in the women's division in 2011

Ireland's national team competes internationally at the Australian Football International Cup, AFL Europe Championship and Euro Cup.

History

An Irish National Aussie rules team, drawn from all ARFLI affiliated clubs headed to London between 6–15 October to take part in the Atlantic Alliance Cup 2001 – a five nations International competition with United States, Canada, Great Britain and Denmark providing the opposition. A final panel of 24 players, whittled down from 60 over a three-month training period made the trip. Ireland, playing their first ever competitive International matches, won all their games in the round robin series and went on to record a win against Denmark (pre-tournament favourites) in the Grand Final. This was a huge achievement for such a young league against teams from leagues that had been established for ten years plus.Шаблон:Original research inline Darren Fitzpatrick of Kilkenny, who previously played Aussie Rules at a professional level with the Western Bulldogs in Australia, coached the team.Шаблон:Citation needed

In August 2002, the National team attended the Australian Football International Cup (an Amateur World Cup for nations outside of Australia). The team went into the competition as third seeds behind Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. The competition was a success for Ireland as they beat Canada, Samoa, USA, South Africa and New Zealand in the group stage and went on to beat PNG in a televised final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The team which was again coached by Darren Fitzpatrick, and was captained by Michael Johnston.Шаблон:Citation needed

In 2005, the "Green Machine" again attended the Australian Football International Cup. With injuries and late withdrawals, the team managed a fourth place behind New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and USA.Шаблон:Citation needed

Jim Stynes' brother David coached the 2014 national side hoping to defend the title[22] however the side failed to defeat Papua New Guinea in the final.

The men's side was considered favourites going into the 2017 international cup,[23] thought they finished in 3rd place.Шаблон:Citation needed

Governing body and participation

The governing body is AFL Ireland. Formerly it was the Australian Rules Football League of Ireland (ARFLI) until the league affiliated with the AFL Commission.

As of 2014, there were more than 200 senior players and in 6 men's clubs and 3 women's clubs.Шаблон:Citation needed

Media coverage

The sport, and International Rules has been covered in the media for many years, though it was only in 2010 that there has been regular AFL coverage on television through TG4. The and also in the media, including the International Rules Series. In 2021 the AFLW began showing on TG4.[24]

Current issues

The sport in Ireland faces constant struggle, due to the massive popularity of the indigenous and similar sport of Gaelic football which discourages professionalism.Шаблон:Original research inline

A controversial International Rules series in 2005 may have irreparably damagedШаблон:Original research inline the reputation of the code in Ireland,Шаблон:Original research inline however the continued export of Gaelic football converts to Aussie Rules ensures that the sport continues to have a small following in Ireland.Шаблон:Original research inline

Proximity to Great Britain and mainland Europe, where there are fairly strong Aussie Rules leagues gives teams from Ireland the opportunity to regularly participate in international competition and remain competitive through access to Gaelic football players.Шаблон:Original research inline

Players

Шаблон:See also Australia has recruited several Irish Gaelic footballers to play Aussie Rules. As Gaelic football is primarily amateur competition and the AFL competition is professional, there is a strong financial lure.Шаблон:Citation needed

Irish Players in the AFL


Irish Players in the AFLW

Currently on an AFLW senior list
Player Club/s AFLW Years* AFLW Matches* AFLW Goals* Connections to Ireland, References
Joanne Cregg Fremantle 2023- - - Raised in County Roscommon
Orlagh Lally Fremantle 2023- - - Raised in County Meath
Amy Mulholland Fremantle 2023- - - Raised in County Armagh
Aine Tighe Fremantle 2023- - - Raised in County Leitrim
Jennifer Dunne Brisbane 2023- - - Raised in County Dublin
Cara McCrossan Gold Coast Suns 2023- - - Raised in County Tyrone
Niamh McLaughlin Gold Coast Suns 2023- - - Raised in County Donegal
Jennifer Higgins Sydney 2023- - - Raised in County Roscommon
Tanya Kennedy Sydney 2023- - - Raised in County Donegal
Paris McCarthy Sydney 2023- - - Raised in County Kerry
Julie O'Sullivan Sydney 2023- - - Raised in County Kerry
Dayna Finn Carlton 2023- - - Raised in County Mayo
Erone Fitzpatrick Carlton 2023- - - Raised in County Laois
Aishling Moloney Geelong 2023- - - Raised in County Tipperary
Anna Rose Kennedy Geelong 2023- - - Raised in County Tipperary
Aimee Mackin Melbourne 2023- - - Raised in County Armagh
Niamh Martin North Melbourne 2023- - - Raised in County Tipperary
Áine Tighe Fremantle 2022- 21 14 Raised in County Leitrim
Vicki Wall North Melbourne 2022- 13 6 Raised in County Meath
Blaithin Mackin Hawthorn 2022- 10 2 Raised in County Armagh
Aine McDonagh Hawthorn 2022- 7 4 Raised in County Galway
Erika O'Shea North Melbourne 2022- 10 - Raised in County Cork
Bríd Stack Greater Western Sydney 2022- 19 1 Born and raised in Cork, County Cork
Orla O'Dwyer Brisbane 2020- 42 12 Raised in County Tipperary
Aileen Gilroy North Melbourne, Hawthorn 2020- 38 3 Born and raised in Killala, County Mayo
Aishling Sheridan Collingwood 2020- 37 14 Raised in County Cavan
Sinéad Goldrick Melbourne 2020- 31 - Raised in County Cavan
Niamh Kelly West Coast, Adelaide 2020- 30 6 Raised in County Mayo
Grace Kelly West Coast, St Kilda 2020- 23 9 Raised in County Mayo
Rachel Kearns Geelong 2020- 14 2 Raised in County Mayo
Clara Fitzpatrick St Kilda, Gold Coast Suns 2020- 12 0 Raised in County Down
Joanne Doonan Carlton, Essendon 2020- 11 1 Raised in County Fermanagh
Niamh McEvoy Melbourne 2020-2021 8 1 Raised in Malahide, County Dublin
Katy Herron Western Bulldogs 2020-2021 6 0 Raised in County Donegal
Mairéad Seoighe North Melbourne 2020 - - Raised in County Galway
Sarah Rowe Collingwood 2019- 43 11 Born and raised in Ballina, County Mayo[25]
Ailish Considine Adelaide, North Melbourne 2019- 26 9 Raised in County Clare
Yvonne Bonner Greater Western Sydney 2019- 11 7 Raised in County Donegal
Kate Flood Fremantle 2019-2020 7 5 Raised in County Louth
Cora Staunton Greater Western Sydney 2018-2022 (S7) 50 55 Raised in Carnacon, County Mayo[26]
Laura Duryea Melbourne 2016-2018 11 - Raised in Drumlane, Belturbet and Milltown, County Cavan[27][28]

See also

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References

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External links

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  1. The Cora effect: What's behind the explosion of Irish AFLW interest?by Gemma Bastiani 4 May 2023
  2. record number of imports from Ireland will feature with the oval ball this year by Maurice Brosnan for the Irish Examiner 31 August 2023
  3. The late great Jim Stynes made us imagine what is possible by Brian Fitzpatrick for IrishCentral. 29 March 2012
  4. JIM STYNES AND TADHG KENNELLY NAMED AMONG GREATEST IRISH AFL TEAM from Kildare Nationalist. 13 August 2021
  5. Marty Clarke given bigger role as AFL continue to eye gaelic footballers By Pat Nolan for the Irish Mirror. 21 March 2018
  6. Two-time Grand Final winner Ailish Considine on AFL uncertainty, her latest success and her future By Michael Scully for the Irish Mirror 5 May 2022
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  8. Did Aussie Rules Get There First? from Irish Daily Mail 25 October 2016
  9. Towards a Philosophy for Legislation in Gaelic Games Lennon, Joe. Dublin City University 1993. Pg 633, 638, 649, 658, 759
  10. Gaelic football introduces AFL-style mark By Vince Rugar
  11. pg 36. Melbourne FC, Since 1858 - An Illustrated History. Geoff Slattery Publishing 2008
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  18. Tall, skinny kid with an Irish suntan by Martin Blake for The Age. March 21, 2012
  19. The late great Jim Stynes made us imagine what is possible by Brian Fitzpatrick for IrishCentral. 29 March 2012
  20. JIM STYNES AND TADHG KENNELLY NAMED AMONG GREATEST IRISH AFL TEAM from Kildare Nationalist. 13 August 2021
  21. Marty Clarke given bigger role as AFL continue to eye gaelic footballers By Pat Nolan for the Irish Mirror. 21 March 2018
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