1986 International Rules Series

The 1986 International Rules Series was the second series between Australian rules footballers from Australia and Gaelic footballers from Ireland. The series took place in Australia and consisted of three test matches between the Australian and Irish international rules football teams. Ireland won the series 2–1 and by 32 points over the three test matches.[1]

Summary

First Test[1]
Venue: WACA Ground, Perth

Date: 11 October 1986

Crowd: 25,000

Team Score
Australia Australia 1-14-16 (64)
Republic of Ireland Ireland 5-5-12 (57)
Australia Ireland
Greg Anderson
Mark Bairstow
Terry Daniher
Robert DiPierdomenico
Gerard Healy
Craig Holden
Wayne Johnston
Chris Langford
Tony McGuinness
Garry McIntosh
Mark Naley
Gary Pert
John Platten
Mike Richardson
Maurice Rioli
Paul Roos
Kevin Walsh
Dale Weightman
Peter Wilson
Greg Blaney
Niall Cahalane
Val Daly
Mick Fagan
Gerry Hargan
Mick Holden
Jimmy Kerrigan
Mick Lyons
Joe McNally
Dermot McNicholl
Brian McGilligan
Ciarán Murray
Pat O'Byrne
John O'Driscoll
John O'Leary
Colm O'Rourke
Jack O'Shea
Pat Spillane
Tom Spillane

Second Test[1]
Venue: VFL Park, Melbourne

Date: 19 October 1986

Crowd: 10,883

Team Score
Australia Australia 1-10-10 (46)
Republic of Ireland Ireland 3-10-14 (62)
Australia Ireland
Greg Anderson
David Bolton
Dermott Brereton
Gary Buckenara
Peter Curran
Terry Daniher
Robert DiPierdomenico
Brad Hardie
Gerard Healy
Craig Holden
Wayne Johnston
Chris Langford
Mark Naley
John Platten
Mike Richardson
Maurice Rioli
Paul Roos
Dale Weightman
Peter Wilson
Greg Blaney
Niall Cahalane
Val Daly
Mick Fagan
Gerry Hargan
Jimmy Kerrigan
Mick Lyons
Seamus McHugh
Joe McNally
Dermot McNicholl
Brian McGilligan
Ciarán Murray
Pat O'Byrne
John O'Driscoll
Damien O'Hagan
John O'Leary
Jack O'Shea
Noel Roche
Tom Spillane

Third Test[1]
Venue: Football Park, Adelaide

Date: 24 October 1986

Crowd: 10,000 approx

Team Score
Australia Australia 0-7-11 (32)
Republic of Ireland Ireland 4-8-7 (55)
Australia Ireland
Greg Anderson
David Bolton
Dermott Brereton
Gary Buckenara
Terry Daniher
Robert DiPierdomenico
Gerard Healy
Craig Holden
Wayne Johnston
Chris Langford
Tony McGuinness
Garry McIntosh
Gary Pert
John Platten
Maurice Rioli
Paul Roos
Dale Weightman
Greg Williams
Peter Wilson
Greg Blaney
Niall Cahalane
Val Daly
Mick Fagan
Gerry Hargan
Jimmy Kerrigan
Mick Lyons
Teddy McCarthy
Seamus McHugh
Joe McNally
Dermot McNicholl
Brian McGilligan
Ciarán Murray
Pat O'Byrne
John O'Driscoll
Damien O'Hagan
John O'Leary
Jack O'Shea
Noel Roche

  • Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Robert Dipierdomenico (Australia)[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "International Rules - Series 2 - 1986 – Australia". GAA.ie. 1 January 2007. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "Australia v. Ireland since 1967". Footy Stats. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.

External links

  • Australia v. Ireland since 1967
  • Aussie Rules International: The Second Series – 1986
  • International Rules – Series 2 – 1986 – Australia
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