1986 International Rules Series
Introduction 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, PerthDate: 11 October 1986Crowd: 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, MelbourneDate: 19 October 1986Crowd: 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, AdelaideDate: 24 October 1986Crowd: 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*  Aussie Rules International: The Second Series – 1986*  International Rules – Series 2 – 1986 – Australia