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Ciaran Byrne makes Carlton debut to become latest Irish star of Aussie Rules

The Blues were involved in a fiery encounter at the MCG.

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LOUTH NATIVE Ciaran ‘Casey’ Byrne joined the ranks of the AFL overnight.

The 20-year-old was introduced in the third quarter of Carlton’s defeat to Essendon at the MCG.

Byrne’s parents made the long trip south to witness their young son’s senior Aussie Rules bow and they will have witnessed a full-blooded contest, punctuated by what we’d call shemozzles.

The Bombers ultimately ran out 21-point winners, despite a late flurry from the Blues, as they continued their impressive start to the season.

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    Jan 24th 2019, 2:28 PM

    A very good squad and really shows the young talent in LOI but would have liked Reghba in there,not sure if he’s officially still LOI though.These supplemented with the likes of Kelleher,Nolan,Masterson,Parrott,Obafemi,Johansson,O’Conno,rConnolly,Idah,Ronan and Doyle-Hayes is exciting!

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    Jan 24th 2019, 2:49 PM

    @Nic Antonio: A clear indication that Reghba is bound for Leicester? Kenny name-checked him as a home based player that he’d involve.

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    Jan 24th 2019, 2:45 PM

    Kenny a great appointment ; there’ll be serious strides made with him.

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    Jan 24th 2019, 4:34 PM

    A lad born and reared in Dundalk declaring for the North.

    I’ve seen it all now.

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    Jan 24th 2019, 5:09 PM

    @Colm O’Sullivan: Yeah, you must not have seen this lad though.

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    Jan 24th 2019, 5:26 PM

    Really enjoy Andrews punditry very modern day take on the game glad to see him involved fresh ideas.

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    Jan 24th 2019, 4:27 PM

    What’s the story with the lad who declared for the North there so? Does he just refuse ROI or has he changed his mind again? Strange after declaring there. Nice squad

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    Jan 24th 2019, 3:13 PM

    Will Fitzgerald (limerick) so good they named him twice

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    Jan 24th 2019, 5:00 PM

    That Ireland jersey from
    2013 Andrews is pictured in was mint!

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    Jan 24th 2019, 8:20 PM

    @Colm O’Sullivan: Mint green ? Not sure it is

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