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Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:33 am
by Beaussie
Another Sydney born player listed in the AFL. =D> =D> =D>
Irishman Setanta O'hAilpin reveals: I'm from Greenacre
Christian Nicolussi
The Daily Telegraph
November 28, 201112:00AM
Back home: Setanta O'hAilpin. Picture: Stuart Mcevoy Source: The Daily Telegraph
FROM Greenacre to Greater Western Sydney, Setanta O'hAilpin reckons he has finally returned home.
The Irish cult hero was yesterday given a warm reception from the 1500 GWS fans at a fan day in Blacktown, which is just 25 minutes from where he was born.
Despite a wonderful career in hurling with Cork in Ireland, then a brilliant transition to AFL with Carlton, O'hAilpin spent the first part of his life in Sydney's western suburbs - a fact that stunned GWS officials yesterday.
"I was born at Bankstown General Hospital and spent my first five years living here," O'hAilpin said.
"There were five kids all in a two-bedroom house at Greenacre. I'm also of Islander descent, being Fijian and Samoan, and a lot of people don't know I was born here before I headed to Ireland when I was five years old.
"To come full circle now, it still amazes me and it will be a great experience."
O'hAilpin spent eight years and 80 games at the Blues before he was de-listed and thrown a lifeline by GWS at Thursday night's draft, taken at pick 79.
Coach Kevin Sheedy is delighted to have O'hAilpin on board and said after the draft that his "big leprechaun" can even help mentor Israel Folau.
O'hAilpin knows all about the former NRL pin-up and said of Folau: "I know he's strong, powerful and can take a big grab and has a big jump.
"He's an exciting player and I'm looking forward to playing with him. This is a great opportunity and I'm really looking forward to it.
"I had spoken to a few clubs, but all in all I'm happy to be here and working with a bunch of new young guys."
O'hAilpin will not be the only Irishman in town. The Sydney Swans have replaced Tadhg Kennelly with Irishman Tommy Walsh.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6207440035
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:51 pm
by Raiderdave
Beaussie wrote:Another Sydney born player listed in the AFL. =D> =D> =D>
Irishman Setanta O'hAilpin reveals: I'm from Greenacre
Christian Nicolussi
The Daily Telegraph
November 28, 201112:00AM
Back home: Setanta O'hAilpin. Picture: Stuart Mcevoy Source: The Daily Telegraph
FROM Greenacre to Greater Western Sydney, Setanta O'hAilpin reckons he has finally returned home.
The Irish cult hero was yesterday given a warm reception from the 1500 GWS fans at a fan day in Blacktown, which is just 25 minutes from where he was born.
Despite a wonderful career in hurling with Cork in Ireland, then a brilliant transition to AFL with Carlton, O'hAilpin spent the first part of his life in Sydney's western suburbs - a fact that stunned GWS officials yesterday.
"I was born at Bankstown General Hospital and spent my first five years living here," O'hAilpin said.
"There were five kids all in a two-bedroom house at Greenacre. I'm also of Islander descent, being Fijian and Samoan, and a lot of people don't know I was born here before I headed to Ireland when I was five years old.
"To come full circle now, it still amazes me and it will be a great experience."
O'hAilpin spent eight years and 80 games at the Blues before he was de-listed and thrown a lifeline by GWS at Thursday night's draft, taken at pick 79.
Coach Kevin Sheedy is delighted to have O'hAilpin on board and said after the draft that his "big leprechaun" can even help mentor Israel Folau.
O'hAilpin knows all about the former NRL pin-up and said of Folau: "I know he's strong, powerful and can take a big grab and has a big jump.
"He's an exciting player and I'm looking forward to playing with him. This is a great opportunity and I'm really looking forward to it.
"I had spoken to a few clubs, but all in all I'm happy to be here and working with a bunch of new young guys."
O'hAilpin will not be the only Irishman in town. The Sydney Swans have replaced Tadhg Kennelly with Irishman Tommy Walsh.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6207440035
yep
so we have 2 born & raised Sydneysiders in the AFL
& 1 .. born
in 30 years
might get that to 5
in 2038
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:16 pm
by Topper
There have to be many more than that.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:56 am
by Raiderdave
Topper wrote:There have to be many more than that.
ah no .... just 3
pathetic isn't it
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:00 am
by Beaussie
Again proving your absolute ignorance and stupidity. You have no idea what you're talking about.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:29 am
by Raiderdave
Beaussie wrote:Again proving your absolute ignorance and stupidity. You have no idea what you're talking about.
then wheres the list of Sydney born & raised AFL players from post 1982
if I'm not correct , & according to tipsy for whateva his name is
there are hundreds
then prove me wrong
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:16 pm
by Topper
I never said hundreds. I said I believe there are more than just three. I suggest to Beaussie that he provide other examples. I'm sure he can.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:03 pm
by Raiderdave
Topper wrote:I never said hundreds. I said I believe there are more than just three. I suggest to Beaussie that he provide other examples. I'm sure he can.
can he ..... ?
insert the sound of crickets chirping here .........
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:51 pm
by Topper
Give him a chance.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:56 am
by Raiderdave
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:01 am
by Topper
He hasn't logged in yet.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:58 am
by Raiderdave
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:39 pm
by Topper
And you have no patience.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:37 pm
by Beaussie
Stay tuned for proof that Raider has no idea what he is talking about again. No surprises there I'm sure you'll appreciate.
Re: Yet Another Sydney Born Player in the AFL
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:18 pm
by Topper
I await the information, Beaussie.