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 1-14-16 (64) 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 1-10-10 (46) 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 0-7-11 (32) 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. "International Rules - Series 2 - 1986 – Australia". GAA.ie. 1 January 2007. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007.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