The 2001 International Rules series was the 8th annual International Rules Series and the xth time that a test series of International rules football was played between Ireland and Australia and was won by Ireland.[1][2]
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The AFL appointed Garry Lyon as coach for Australia, for his first time as coach of the national team and also his only coaching appointment.
The series was played in Australia.
Matthew Lloyd was the winner of the Jim Stynes Medal.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Australia | 0.3.1 | 0.8.4 | 1.10.5 | 1.13.8 | (53) |
| Ireland | 0.4.2 | 0.6.4 | 1.10.5 | 2.13.8 | (59) |
| Ireland won by 6 | G.O.P | G.O.P | G.O.P | G.O.P | Final |
| Date | ?, October 12, 2001 |
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| Scoring (AUS) | Goals: Caracella Overs: Goodes 3, Bowden 3, Harvey 2, Lloyd 2 |
| Scoring (IRL) | Goals: Tohill, McGeeney Overs: Devenney 4, Geraghty 3, Tohill 2, |
| Best | AUS: ?Gilbee IRL: ? |
| Injuries | ? |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, VIC |
| Attendance | 48,121 |
| Umpires | Brett Allen (Australia), Pat McEnaney (Ireland) |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0.4.3 | 1.8.3 | 1.11.5 | 1.13.7 | (52) |
| Ireland | 1.3.1 | 2.6.2 | 2.13.5 | 2.17.8 | (71) |
| Ireland by 19 | G.O.P | G.O.P | G.O.P | G.O.P | Final |
| Date | Friday, October 19, 2001 |
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| Scoring (AUS) | Goals: Lloyd Overs: Lappin 3, Harvey 3, Lloyd 2, |
| Scoring (IRL) | Goals: Geraghty, Tohill Overs: Kennelly 5, Joyce 3, Devenney 2, O'Sullivn 2, Crowley 2, |
| Best | AUS: Lappin, McLeod, Fletcher, Lovett, Gilbee, Giansiracusa, O'Keefe, Eagleton IRL: Kelly, McVeigh, Munnelly, Cavanagh, Canty |
| Injuries | Nil |
| Venue | Football Park, Adelaide, SA |
| Attendance | 31,713 |
| Umpires | Brett Allen (Australia), Pat McEnaney (Ireland) |
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