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Tyrone's Conor McKenna Pulls Off Outrageous Solo Dummy In AFL Victory

Tyrone's Conor McKenna Pulls Off Outrageous Solo Dummy In AFL Victory
Maurice Brosnan
By Maurice Brosnan
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The oldest and most reliable trick in the book.

In recent years the AFL has seen an explosion of Gaelic football skills within the sport, brought in by a cohort of talented Irish prospects. A man who has led the charge is Tyrone's Conor McKenna.

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It worked last year and it worked again today during Essendon's 15.6 to 10.15 victory over Adelaide.

The 23-year-old helped his side claw back a 30-point deficit.

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It's not just McKenna who has benefited from his background. GAA skill-sets can prove beneficial to Irish AFL prospects, as Cork's Mark Keane told Balls.ie last month. 

I found hurling, especially in the backline, is very similar. It's about technically picking out options. That has helped massively. You have to be aware, picking out a good pass or reading the ball.

SEE ALSO: 'I Didn’t Grow Up Wanting To Play AFL, I Wanted To Play For Cork But I Got A Chance'

 

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