Richmond small forward Shane Edwards has been named in the extended squad for the Indigenous Australian Rules team which will play in the 2013 International Rules Series in Ireland later this year.
The team’s head coach, Michael O’Loughlin, announced the 34-man squad today at a special event held at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in Sydney.
The Indigenous Australian Rules team will play test matches in Cavan and Dublin in October, with the final team of 21 players to be named after the AFL Grand Final.
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The International Rules Series in Ireland will be the second time this year the Indigenous team plays together, after an exhibition game in February against Richmond in Alice Springs.
AFL General Manager of Football Operations Mark Evans said this year’s International Rules Series is a significant and historic event in for Australian Rules football.
“The series is a fantastic opportunity for the Indigenous All-Stars to come together as a team and to represent Australia for the first time in the International Rules series against Ireland,” he said.
“The Indigenous Australian Rules team will be made up of a very exciting and competitive list, which will showcase our Indigenous talent and I’m confident will do Australia proud.”
Supporting head coach Michael O’Loughlin will be helped by a senior coaching panel of Rodney Eade, Tadhg Kennelly, Andrew McLeod and Alan Richardson.
Shane Edwards announced in Indigenous Australian Rules squad
Richmond small forward Shane Edwards has been named in the extended squad for the Indigenous Australian Rules team which will play in the 2013 International Rules Series in Ireland later this year.
