Tadhg Kennelly - Return To Australia

Return To Australia

On 12 November 2009, Kennelly signed a two year deal with the Sydney Swans, marking his return to the AFL. In addition to his playing role, he will take up a coaching role at the club. He was very consistent throughout the year playing in his customary role off half back. He was chosen in the Irish squad for the International Series in October.

Kennelly played his final AFL game in Sydney's semi-final defeat to Hawthorn on 16 September 2011. He bows out of the game having played 197 AFL games.

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