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.
Conor McKenna's kick-to-kick has raised eyebrows over the legitimacy of the tactic: https://t.co/75d351MKlj pic.twitter.com/xNVK9tQYVP
— AFL.com.au (@AFLcomau) February 26, 2018
It worked last year and it worked again today during Essendon's 15.6 to 10.15 victory over Adelaide.
The dummy, Gaelic style, from McKenna! ☘️#AFLCrowsDons pic.twitter.com/84vGZxPQt2
— AFL (@AFL) July 19, 2019
The 23-year-old helped his side claw back a 30-point deficit.
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.
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