Ireland were obviously enjoying their week in Australia a little too much if their performance this morning was anything to go by.
They blew hot and cold in today’s defeat to the Aussies, showing some moments of admirable intensity when being battered but ultimately being outclassed.
They were beaten 56 to 46 by Australia in Perth, registering just one point in the first half of action.
Here’s how the match played out in the Twitterverse.
Excellent point kicking off the inside of the boot by Australia. Ireland’s tactics of driving it in long is madness
— Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto) November 22, 2014
Australia have started this game well. Quick, change some rules. — Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) November 22, 2014
Are the Aussies playing with the wind in this half?? New rules seem to be suiting them!
— Darran O’Sullivan (@Darransull86) November 22, 2014
Oh oh the Aussies have learned how to shoot #InternationalRules — Matty Forde (@MattyForde15) November 22, 2014
It really is a case of big talented footballers against Giants with superpowers and footballing skills #IRS2014 #GAA — Conn O’ Sullivan (@ComedianConn) November 22, 2014
We’ll take some of these International Rules aussies for Co Longford, sign them up #IRS2014 — Peter Ross (@PeterRoss07) November 22, 2014
HT and Australia lead Ireland 35-7 in @GAAGO @irfsofficial still time for Ireland to pull back! @LiveGAAResults pic.twitter.com/axnXTOJFrn — Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) November 22, 2014
Listening to TG4 at half time and I haven’t heard ‘uafásach’ once for some reason. #IRS2014 — Padraig McHale (@padraigmchale1) November 22, 2014
I think we need to bring on the hurlers for the rest of the game – with hurls #IRS2014 — Eddie Whyte (@eddiewhyte) November 22, 2014
Even tg4 seem to have lost all enthusiasm for the international rules. About as exciting as Feirm Factor. #InternationalRules #AUSvIRE — Shayne O’ Reilly (@ShayneSmiley) November 22, 2014
You know what would make this game better? Both teams and both umps all knowing and playing to the same rules #IRS2014 — Freo Pope (@FreoPope) November 22, 2014
The comeback Is on #ÉireAbú #InternationalRules — Matty Duffy (@Matty_Duffy13) November 22, 2014
Some comeback on the cards — Adam Ó Longáin (@langan_16) November 22, 2014
That’s surely one of the most important quarters of international Rules ever? Whitewash here and it might have been game over. — Shane O Leary (@shaneoleary1) November 22, 2014
Strong 3rd Quarter from Ireland, huge improvement on 1st half. Pushed on well after goal, worth testing keeper under few high balls #IRS2014 — David Earls (@david_earls) November 22, 2014
Come on Ireland let’s pull a come back outta the bag in this last quarter!! #InternationalRules #AUSvIRE #EireAbu #IRS2014 — Margaret Kelly (@xxxmagsxx) November 22, 2014
The comeback was enjoyable while it lasted.#IRS2014 — John O’Connor (@johnnyoconn) November 22, 2014
You know its a close game when the Mexican wave starts #international rules #IRS2014 #gaabeo — Owen Hayes (@hayzer114) November 22, 2014
Ireland kicking there chance away #IRS2014 — South Dublin Swans (@SouthDubSwans) November 22, 2014
Australia have got this. #IRS2014 — James Styles (@TheStyles83) November 22, 2014
HAHAHAHAHA AUSSIE BLOKE KICKED AN OWN GOAL OMG THIS GAME #IRS2014 — Aussie Ausborne (@sashby10) November 22, 2014
Where was all this intensity and skill in the first half from Ireland?? #IRS2014 — Derrick Lynch (@lynch_derrick) November 22, 2014
Full time @irfsofficial @PatersonsStadia AUSvIRL 56-46. There was a lot of missed chances, but the Craic was had pic.twitter.com/siUjmm8hES
— Linda Holland (@LDutchie) November 22, 2014
