Milney in IR Squad

Schwarta · Post: # 1162298Post **Schwarta** » Fri 14 Oct 2011 4:45pm

International Rules squad named
Sportal October 14, 2011, 12:09 pm

Coach Rodney Eade has named his squad for the two-Test International Rules Series against Ireland, with James Kelly and Stephen Milne the only current All Australians picked.

With the teams set to clash at Etihad Stadium on October 28 and then again a week later at Gold Coast's Metricon Stadium, Eade has named a 24-man squad stacked with fleet-footed players.

The elder statesman of previous Australian teams, Dustin Fletcher, won't play in this series though because of injury, with Suns ruckman Zac Smith set to don the gloves as goalkeeper thanks in no small part to a junior soccer background.

Fifteen of the AFL clubs are represented by at least one player, including Greater Western Sydney recruit Callan Ward and Melbourne has the most players chosen with four.

But premiers Geelong have only two in James Kelly and David Wojcinski while beaten grand finalists Collingwood have none, with no players chosen from Brisbane or Fremantle either.

The squad also contains just four players with previous senior IR experience, Melbourne skipper Brad Green who is the veteran having played four Tests, as well as his team-mate James Frawley (two), Saint Stephen Milne (two) and Wojcinski (one).

Adelaide pair Richie Douglas and Bernie Vince are among the surprise inclusions along with Richmond duo Shaun Grigg and Jake King and Western Bulldogs defender Easton Wood.
Australian IR squad:
Richard Douglas (Adelaide), James Frawley (Melbourne), Robbie Gray (Port Adelaide), Brad Green (Melbourne), Shaun Grigg (Richmond), James Kelly (Geelong), Jake King (Richmond), Ben McGlynn (Sydney), Trent McKenzie (Gold Coast), Stephen Milne (St Kilda), Angus Monfries (Essendon), Robin Nahas (Richmond), Mark Nicoski (West Coast), Mitch Robinson (Carlton), Liam Shiels (Hawthorn), Zac Smith (Gold Coast), Matthew Suckling (Hawthorn), Andrew Swallow (North Melbourne), Colin Sylvia (Melbourne), Jack Trengove (Melbourne), Bernie Vince (Adelaide), Callan Ward (GWS), David Wojcinski (Geelong), Easton Wood (Western Bulldogs)

Jacks Back · Fri 14 Oct 2011 4:58pm

Has Tommy W been selected for the Irish?

plugger66 · Post: # 1162318Post **plugger66** » Fri 14 Oct 2011 5:00pm

Jacks Back wrote:Has Tommy W been selected for the Irish?

No. RL is coaching them.

saintnick12 · Fri 14 Oct 2011 5:06pm

plugger66 wrote:
Jacks Back wrote:Has Tommy W been selected for the Irish?
No. RL is coaching them.

stevie · Post: # 1162371Post **stevie** » Fri 14 Oct 2011 6:50pm

plugger66 wrote:
Jacks Back wrote:Has Tommy W been selected for the Irish?
No. RL is coaching them.

Tommy's in the Irish reserve grade team.

stkildathunda · Fri 14 Oct 2011 7:41pm

Jacks Back wrote:Has Tommy W been selected for the Irish?

He was selected when initial team was named. Will try and find it to confirm though....

EDIT: Seems he hasnt made the first 18

http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/n ... les-squad/

Captain: Stephen Cluxton (Dublin)
Vice Captain: CiarÃ¡n McKeever (Armagh)
Emmet Bolton (Kildare)
Eoin Cadogan (Cork)
Kieran Donaghy (Kerry)
Leighton Glynn (Wicklow)
Finian Hanley (Galway)
Pearse Hanley (Mayo/Brisbane Lions)
Darren Hughes (Monaghan)
Tadgh Kennelly (Kerry/Sydney Swans)
Steven Mc Donnell (Armagh)
Kevin McKernan (Down)
Joe McMahon (Tyrone)
Neil McGee (Donegal)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Darran Oâ€™Sullivan (Kerry)
Kevin Reilly (Meath)
Aidan Walsh (Cork)

battye · Post: # 1162430Post **battye** » Fri 14 Oct 2011 8:19pm

No Sean Cavanagh? Dessie Dolan? Tommy Walsh? Graham Canty?
The bloody Irish are sending over their seconds team...

skeptic · Post: # 1162567Post **skeptic** » Fri 14 Oct 2011 9:54pm

plugger66 wrote:
Jacks Back wrote:Has Tommy W been selected for the Irish?
No. RL is coaching them.

Enrico_Misso · Sat 15 Oct 2011 12:05am

That's bad news about Milne.

Nothing good come out of that stupid meaningless hybrid game.
Downside is Milne gets injured.

There is no upside.

saintbrat · Post: # 1167304Post **saintbrat** » Thu 20 Oct 2011 6:28pm

just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come

plugger66 · Post: # 1167322Post **plugger66** » Thu 20 Oct 2011 7:13pm

saintbrat wrote:just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come

Where as we are playing a thirds team. Should be close then. Who is Colm?

kosifantutti23 · Thu 20 Oct 2011 7:35pm

Enrico_Misso wrote:That's bad news about Milne.

Nothing good come out of that stupid meaningless hybrid game.
Downside is Milne gets injured.

There is no upside.

I've played both sports but I wouldn't cross the road to watch this rubbish.

Be careful out there Milney.

saintbrat · Post: # 1168416Post **saintbrat** » Sun 23 Oct 2011 6:14pm

Milney obviously hasn't spent his break in the sun

BigMart · Post: # 1168427Post **BigMart** » Sun 23 Oct 2011 6:29pm

it is rubbish...wouldnt watch it if it was in my backyard...

saintbrat · Post: # 1168434Post **saintbrat** » Sun 23 Oct 2011 6:42pm

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AFL_PKeane AFL and Australian team management have determined that Colin Sylvia will not join the team for IRS series v Ireland.

AFL_PKeane
It was AFL view that his preparation for series was not appropriate and he should not join the team. Aust squad will now stand at 23 players

happens when your in a car acident in the middle of the night.

St Lenny · Post: # 1168627Post **St Lenny** » Sun 23 Oct 2011 10:09pm

saintbrat wrote:just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come

Didnt receive anything, can you put up the detials.

saintspremiers · Sun 23 Oct 2011 10:15pm

What a typical AFL farce.

They try and flog tickets at $30.

As if it's worth more than a H&A match. Joke!

And it's on a one hour delay on channel One.

NFI.

saintbrat · Sun 23 Oct 2011 10:16pm

St Lenny wrote:
saintbrat wrote:just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come
Didnt receive anything, can you put up the detials.

was only valid from 9 am Thurs to 9am Friday

via members email and AFL announcements
Friday the Club also gave away 4 double passes.

St Lenny · Post: # 1168665Post **St Lenny** » Sun 23 Oct 2011 10:47pm

saintbrat wrote:just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come

Didnt receive anything, can you put up the detials.

saintbrat · Sun 23 Oct 2011 10:53pm

St Lenny wrote:
saintbrat wrote:just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come
Didnt receive anything, can you put up the detials.

as post above yours St Lenny

was only valid from 9 am Thurs to 9am Friday

via members email and AFL announcements
Friday the Club also gave away 4 double passes.

saintbrat · Post: # 1168981Post **saintbrat** » Mon 24 Oct 2011 5:45pm

St Lenny wrote:
saintbrat wrote:just Got my cheap tickets via Saints email- saved about $30 for seat behind the benches..

Irish are playing a seconds team- Even Colm may not come
Didnt receive anything, can you put up the detials.

keep checking saints facebook they are giving away tickets almost daily.

saint66au · Post: # 1169005Post **saint66au** » Mon 24 Oct 2011 6:24pm

So the games are scheduled while the Gaelic finals are still on...but AFL is over and done..thats fair

Imagine if Ireland said "OK fairs fair.,.next year we want to play in Mid-Sept"

Eastern · Post: # 1169087Post **Eastern** » Mon 24 Oct 2011 8:56pm

Is Milney a chance to captain AUSTRALIA? !!

saintbrat · Post: # 1169089Post **saintbrat** » Mon 24 Oct 2011 8:57pm

Eastern wrote:Is Milney a chance to captain AUSTRALIA? !!

according to Rodney- Milney thinks so'

saintspremiers · Mon 24 Oct 2011 9:14pm

saint66au wrote:So the games are scheduled while the Gaelic finals are still on...but AFL is over and done..thats fair

Imagine if Ireland said "OK fairs fair.,.next year we want to play in Mid-Sept"

You're not say Mr Demetriou is a big bully?

They are amateurs remember, so they aren't as important.