(Source: Western Bulldogs) IRELAND has regained the Cormac McAnallen Trophy in thrilling fashion after Australia's dramatic comeback fell just four points short at Croke Park in the Virgin Australia International Rules Series. Australia paid for a slow start to lose the absorbing contest, having trailed by 20 points in the first half only to draw within three points with three minutes remaining. The Aussies restricted Ireland to just three overs in the second half as their defence became more organised and they stopped pressing as hard up the ground. But Ireland prevailed to claim a 3.11.5 (56)...
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