Last year's International Rules ties between Ireland and Australia received some criticism for the disparity in strength in depth between both sides.

While Ireland named a strong side and ran out comfortable winners over two legs, Australia named an All-Indigenous team rather than picking from across the AFL.

This time, it will be different as Craig O'Donoghue of The West Australian newspaper told our own Oisin Langan at Ireland training today. 

He spoke about just how strong this Australian side will be and the level of interest there is in the series.