yeah at home with a quality squad. I dont think the Irish squad matches up well. Think I said it on the Aussie rules thread maybe, but this side reminds me of the 2015 side that played the one off game in Perth and won easily enough. They selected only players who were currently or previously All Australian (all stars equivalent). Their weakness maybe no shut down corner back type player, but the fact they have picked skillful ball players shows their intent on controlling possession rather than having to defend.
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The Irish International Rules squad has been struck with a vomiting bug, just three days before the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide (5.10am, live blog on RTÉ Online).
Team physio Enda McGinley told BBC Northern Ireland that he was among a group that had most likely picked up a bug on the flight Down Under.
“Three or four others along with myself have been affected by one of those problems that is associated with long-haul flights,” said the former Tyrone man.
"Around 48, 72 hours after we arrived some of us starting coming down with a bug.
"All the steps are being taken to limit its spread within the camp, because it’s obviously far from ideal with the Test match coming up this Sunday.
“Players that are affected have been given single rooms and everybody has individual water bottles, so all the steps that can be taken, are being taken.”
McGinley added that he was confident no player would miss out in Adelaide.
"We are fairly confident that nobody will be having to sit out at this stage.
"Hopefully we will get over it and limit its spread as it’s one of those things that can affect touring parties.
“This year’s squad is quite limited, we’ve only taken 23 players which isn’t a lot so we can’t afford to be missing anybody, especially given the conditions.”
Soft cock Connacht boys and their poor tummys
Pearce Hanley (Gold Coast & Mayo), Niall Murphy (Sligo) and Enda Smith (Roscommon) were struck down yesterday and there’s now a major doubt over whether they will be able to play in a game which starts at 5.10am Irish time on Sunday.
A few days away from spuds and dirt and they can’t hack it
They probably brought over some of the mothers bacon and cabage and tried to BBQ it on the beach in Kikikikwongo.
I could imagine the savages putting a head of cabbage on the barbecue
Aussies are playing dirty
great game so far. 14-12 to our boys with the 1st quarter coming to a close.
Ireland have started the second quarter on fire. 10 point lead now. Working the long direct kick passes into Murphy and Mansy. Australian backs struggling.
channel 7 interviewing the players sitting on the bench. Dayne Zorko says he loves playing with a soccer ball.
Nat fyffe and paddy Dangerfield really starting to come into this. We’re up by 5
NAT FYFE!! WHAT A FINISH!!
Morgan beat all ends up.
My word. What a goal.
Ireland hit 3 unanswered overs to start the 4th to reduce the gap to 7.
Australia hit back with a goal. 13 in it.
Channel 7 commentators running out of superlatives to describe conor mcmanus.
Zach Tuohey 
Australia win by 10.
Nat Fyfe BOG for us.
Bringing shame on laois there. Pathetic
Niall Morgan was beat v handy for the two goals I saw. Also wasting load of time kicking it out off the ground
He was woeful. Walsh, Clarke and O’Connell not far behind.