Conor McKenna through to second successive AFL Grand Final with Brisbane Lions
All-Ireland winner Conor McKenna is through to the second consecutive AFL Grand Final of his career after helping the Brisbane Lions to complete a sensational comeback victory 85-95 against Geelong in the first preliminary final at the MCG.
Tyrone’s Conor McKenna closes in on second AFL final for Brisbane Lions
The Eglish native is bidding to become only the second Irishman after Kerry’s Tadhg Kennelly to win both an All-Ireland SFC title and an AFL Premiership
McKenna and Lions set for Grand Final as Tuohy's AFL career comes to an end
Tyrone’s Conor McKenna could be set to play in his second consecutive AFL Grand Final following Brisbane Lions’ 95-85 victory over Geelong Cats on Saturday. The thrilling clash, which was played before a 93,066 crowd at the MCG, marked an end to the fantastic career of Zach Tuohy who holds the record for most AFL appearances by an Irish player.
AFL round-up: Conor McKenna’s Brisbane Lions stage stunning comeback to snatch preliminary final spot
Conor McKenna’s Brisbane Lions produced one of the greatest finals comebacks in AFL history yesterday to beat the Greater Western Sydney Giants 100-105 at Engie Stadium. The Lions came from 44 points down mid-way through the third quarter to win a pulsating semi-final and snatch a preliminary final spot against Geelong at the MCG next Saturday.
Conor McKenna books Grand Final date as Zach Tuohy's AFL career ends in disappointment
Tyrone's Conor McKenna will have another chance of securing a Premiership medal following a thrilling 95-85 preliminary final win over Geelong as Zach Tuohy's AFL career came to a disappointing end.
Former Tyrone star Conor McKenna one step closer to AFL Premiership title as Brisbane defeat Geelong
Eglish native Conor McKenna came on in the third quarter for the injured Oscar McInerney as Brisbane Lions defeated Geelong in the Preliminary Final at the MCG
Tuohy finishes AFL career after being left off Geelong team, McKenna heads for final
CONOR MCKENNA COULD feature in his second consecutive Australian Rules Grand Final, after his Brisbane Lions team defeated Geelong Cats 95-85. However, the long and distinguished career of Zach Tuohy, the record-holder of AFL appearances for any Irish player, has come to an end after he was left off the team.
Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions: AFL preliminary final – live
The Cats and Lions meet at the MCG with a place in the AFL grand final up for grabs. Join Craig Little for updates
Geelong defeat to Brisbane brings end to Zach Tuohy’s AFL career
Brisbane emerged victorious from the preliminary final 14.11 (95) to 12.13 (85) and will chase their fourth premiership, and first since 2003, when they face the Sydney Swans next Saturday. The loss for Geelong spells the end of Zach Tuohy’s career in the AFL,
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