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.
Summary
First Test Venue: WACA Ground, Perth
Date: 11 October 1986
Crowd: 25,000
Team Score Australia 1-14-16 (64) Ireland 5-5-12 (57)
Australia IrelandGreg 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 Venue: VFL Park, Melbourne
Date: 19 October 1986
Crowd: 10,883
Team Score Australia 1-10-10 (46) Ireland 3-10-14 (62)
Australia IrelandGreg 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 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 IrelandGreg 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)
References
External links Australia v. Ireland since 1967
International Rules – Series 2 – 1986 – Australia