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Ireland players line up for the singing of their National Anthem during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian players line up for the singing of their National Anthem during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Dale Thomas is tackled by Irish player Sean Cavanagh during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Dale Thomas leads Irish player Sean Cavanagh to the ball during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Irish player Enda McGinley in action during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Irish fans during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Shaun Burgoyne tackles his Irish opponent during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Action during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Ryan Crowley in action during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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A pitch invader is ushered from the ground by security during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Ryan Crowley carries the ball forward during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Irish fans during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian fans during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Irish player Kieran Donaghy attempts a mark ahead of Australian player Ryan Crowley during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Irish player Kieran Donaghy in action during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Fans during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Irish player Kieran Donaghy spoils a marking attempt by Australian player Drew Petrie during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Ireland defends it's goal during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Marc Murphy during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Australian player Brent Harvey during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Ireland celebrates during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Ireland celebrates during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Ireland celebrates during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Ireland celebrates during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA

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Ireland coach Sean Boylan during the International Rules Series deciding game Ireland defeated Australia 57-53 at the MCG on 31 October 2008. Picture: Derrick den Hollander/AFANA