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AFL’s Irish experiment faces testing time amid restricted movement – The Guardian
As the impact of coronavirus is felt there is uncertainty for those Gaelic footballers hoping to join the exodus to Australia
There have never been more Irish players in the AFL and collectively they continue to break new ground. The relationship spans 30 years and in January 2020 it looked stronger than ever. Yet the coronavirus pandemic threatens to disrupt it all, and the Irish experiment faces an uncertain future.
This season, 17 Irish players are contracted to clubs. In the past month alone, 20-year old Mark Keane debuted for Collingwood, Essendons Conor McKenna dazzled fans with a delightful solo and Geelongs Za…
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