World Footy News

Great Britain Bulldogs and the Irish Warriors were the big winners on Day 1 of the 2016 AFL Europe European Championships.

Played in good conditions at Mostpur Park in London the Irish Warriors were out of the blocks early kicking 5 goals to the German Eagles 1 in the first quarter. By half time they held a 62 point lead. Only poor kicking in the third quarter prevented them extending their lead to triple figures. Germany performed better in the second half kicking 2 goals to Ireland six but were still beaten by 95 points at the final siren.

Ireland                5.1         11.2      14.10    17.11 (113)

Goals:

Ireland: P.O’Connell 4, K.McSorely 2, D. Joyce 2, R. McCloskey 2, G. Walls, E.O’Murchu, M. Bartley, C. Fitzgerald, C. O’Halloran, C. O’Lordian, L. Burns

Germany: J. Husker 2, K. Haigh

Best:

Ireland: K.O’Brien, G. Murray, R. McCloskey, P. O’Connell, L. Burns, L. Hickey

Germany: T. Thormann, J. Jung, F. Neumann, J. Orlowski, M. Priess, K. Haigh

The second match of the day was also a one sided affair as the home team dominated.  In the first quarter the Elks did their best to hold the Bulldogs and saw them trail by just 20 points at quarter time.  But from then on the Bulldogs piled on the pain taking a 57-point half time lead out to a 118 point win.  Sweden adding their only goal in the final quarter.

Day two on Tuesday will see Germany take on Sweden at 4pm and Great Britain and Ireland clash at 6pm.  For more see - http://www.afleurope.org/events-media/events/2016-afl-europe-championships/

Update - full match reviews available here.