Former All-Ireland winner with Kerry and Premiership winner with the Sydney Swans Tadgh Kennelly will be hoping for a home victory in the International rules test down under this time around - he’s assistant coach to the Australia team.

The Listowel man took time out from preparations to speak to Newstalk at the MCG in Melbourne today, and talked about the hosts' determination to win and how they're selecting a team to rival Ireland's best.