1990 International Rules Series

The 1990 International Rules Series was the fourth series between Australian rules footballers from Australia and Gaelic footballers from Ireland. The series took place in Australia and consisted of three test matches between the Australian and Irish international rules football teams. Ireland won the series by 2–1 and by 24 points over the three test matches.^[1][2]

Martin Gavigan was Ireland vice-captain.^[3]

Eugene McGee was in charge of the Irish team.^[4] Seán McCague was his assistant manager.^[5]

Brendan Hackett trained the Irish team.^[6]

Summary

First test[1][2] Venue: Waverley Park, Melbourne Crowd: 18,332 Team Score Australia 0-10-8 (38) Ireland 0-12-11 (47) Australia Ireland Brett Allison Dean Anderson David Bain Gavin Brown Neville Bruns Matthew Campbell Paul Couch Terry Daniher Danny Frawley John Gastev Milham Hanna Ricky Jackson Stewart Loewe Steve Malaxos Tony McGuinness Michael Mitchell Gary O'Donnell Brett Stephens John Worsfold Stephen Wright Keith Barr Pat Comer Paul Curran Val Daly Bernard Flynn Martin Gavigan John Grimley Mark Grimley Eamon Heery James McCartan Alan Mulholland Kevin O'Brien Steven O'Brien Pat O'Byrne Robbie O'Malley Jack O'Shea Noel Roche Tony Scullion B. Sex Jim Stynes

Second test[1][2] Venue: Bruce Stadium, Canberra Crowd: 7,000 Team Score Australia 0-7-10 (31) Ireland 3-9-7 (52) Australia Ireland Brett Allison John Blakey Gavin Brown Neville Bruns Matthew Campbell Paul Couch Terry Daniher Peter Dean Danny Frawley John Gastev Milham Hanna Stewart Loewe Steve Malaxos Tony McGuinness Michael Mitchell Gary O'Donnell Paul Salmon Ross Smith Brett Stephens Stephen Wright Tommy Carr Pat Comer Paul Curran Val Daly Mick Fagan Bernard Flynn Martin Gavigan John Grimley Eamon Heery James McCartan Alan Mulholland Kevin O'Brien Steven O'Brien Pat O'Byrne Robbie O'Malley Jack O'Shea Noel Roche Tony Scullion B. Sex Jim Stynes

Third test[1][2] Venue: WACA, Perth Crowd: 7,700 Team Score Australia 0-13-11 (50) Ireland 0-12-8 (44) Australia Ireland Dean Anderson David Bain Gavin Brown Matthew Campbell Terry Daniher Peter Dean Danny Frawley John Gastev Milham Hanna Ricky Jackson Stewart Loewe Steve Malaxos Tony McGuinness Michael Mitchell Gary O'Donnell Jose Romero Paul Salmon Ross Smith Brett Stephens John Worsfold P. Barrett Dave Barry B. Burke Pat Comer Paul Curran Val Daly K. Fagan Mick Fagan Bernard Flynn Martin Gavigan Mark Grimley Eoin Liston Alan Mulholland Kevin O'Brien Pat O'Byrne Robbie O'Malley Jack O'Shea M. Plunkett Tony Scullion Jim Stynes

Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Jack O’Shea (Ireland)^[7]