1990 International Rules Series

The 1990 International Rules Series was the fourth 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 by 2–1 and by 24 points over the three test matches.[1][2]

Martin Gavigan was Ireland vice-captain.[3]

Eugene McGee was in charge of the Irish team.[4] Seán McCague was his assistant manager.[5]

Brendan Hackett trained the Irish team.[6]

Summary

First test[1][2]
Venue: Waverley Park, Melbourne
Crowd: 18,332

Team Score
Australia Australia 0-10-8 (38)
Republic of Ireland Ireland 0-12-11 (47)
Australia Ireland
Brett Allison
Dean Anderson
David Bain
Gavin Brown
Neville Bruns
Matthew Campbell
Paul Couch
Terry Daniher
Danny Frawley
John Gastev
Milham Hanna
Ricky Jackson
Stewart Loewe
Steve Malaxos
Tony McGuinness
Michael Mitchell
Gary O'Donnell
Brett Stephens
John Worsfold
Stephen Wright
Keith Barr
Pat Comer
Paul Curran
Val Daly
Bernard Flynn
Martin Gavigan
John Grimley
Mark Grimley
Eamon Heery
James McCartan
Alan Mulholland
Kevin O'Brien
Steven O'Brien
Pat O'Byrne
Robbie O'Malley
Jack O'Shea
Noel Roche
Tony Scullion
B. Sex
Jim Stynes

Second test[1][2]
Venue: Bruce Stadium, Canberra
Crowd: 7,000

Team Score
Australia Australia 0-7-10 (31)
Republic of Ireland Ireland 3-9-7 (52)
Australia Ireland
Brett Allison
John Blakey
Gavin Brown
Neville Bruns
Matthew Campbell
Paul Couch
Terry Daniher
Peter Dean
Danny Frawley
John Gastev
Milham Hanna
Stewart Loewe
Steve Malaxos
Tony McGuinness
Michael Mitchell
Gary O'Donnell
Paul Salmon
Ross Smith
Brett Stephens
Stephen Wright
Tommy Carr
Pat Comer
Paul Curran
Val Daly
Mick Fagan
Bernard Flynn
Martin Gavigan
John Grimley
Eamon Heery
James McCartan
Alan Mulholland
Kevin O'Brien
Steven O'Brien
Pat O'Byrne
Robbie O'Malley
Jack O'Shea
Noel Roche
Tony Scullion
B. Sex
Jim Stynes

Third test[1][2]
Venue: WACA, Perth
Crowd: 7,700

Team Score
Australia Australia 0-13-11 (50)
Republic of Ireland Ireland 0-12-8 (44)
Australia Ireland
Dean Anderson
David Bain
Gavin Brown
Matthew Campbell
Terry Daniher
Peter Dean
Danny Frawley
John Gastev
Milham Hanna
Ricky Jackson
Stewart Loewe
Steve Malaxos
Tony McGuinness
Michael Mitchell
Gary O'Donnell
Jose Romero
Paul Salmon
Ross Smith
Brett Stephens
John Worsfold
P. Barrett
Dave Barry
B. Burke
Pat Comer
Paul Curran
Val Daly
K. Fagan
Mick Fagan
Bernard Flynn
Martin Gavigan
Mark Grimley
Eoin Liston
Alan Mulholland
Kevin O'Brien
Pat O'Byrne
Robbie O'Malley
Jack O'Shea
M. Plunkett
Tony Scullion
Jim Stynes

Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Jack O’Shea (Ireland)[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "International Rules - Series 4 - 1990 – Australia". GAA.ie. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d "The 'Last' Test Series – 1990". Aussie Rules International. 5 June 2011. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011.
  3. ^ Craig, Frank (5 March 2020). "[Luke] Gavigan wary of Tyrone threat". Donegal News. p. 77. Luke Gavigan... the Tir Chonaill skipper... comes from formidable footballing stock. His dad Luke was a member of the Donegal senior football squad that won the 1992 All-Ireland title. His uncle Martin... also vice-captained the victorious 1990 Ireland Compromise Rules side that toured Australia.
  4. ^ "Hackett for Westmeath". Irish Independent. 9 September 2009.
  5. ^ "Former GAA president Seán McCague dies". Hogan Stand. 24 November 2022.
  6. ^ O'Riordan, Ian (9 September 2009). "Hackett is surprise choice for Westmeath". The Irish Times. After that Hackett took charge of Offaly from 1990-1992, and was also appointed trainer of the Irish Team for the International Rules series with Australia in 1990.
  7. ^ "Australia v. Ireland since 1967". Footy Stats. 1 January 2007. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.

External links

  • Australia v. Ireland since 1967
  • Aussie Rules International: The 'Last' Test Series – 1990
  • GAA: International Rules - Series 4 - 1990 – Australia
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