Zach Tuohy has damaged the file for probably the most V/AFL video games performed by an Irishman in Geelong’s 62-point win over North Melbourne on Sunday.
The Cats kicked eight objectives within the opening time period to take an enormous early lead over the Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium and cruised to a 19.11 (125) to 9.9 (63) victory.
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Tuohy has lengthy been a fixture of Geelong’s backline and he surpassed Jim Stynes’ longheld mark of 264 video games for Melbourne, throughout which the legendary Demons ruckman received the 1991 Brownlow Medal.
The 33-year-old was recognised in a post-game ceremony, with Stynes’ household presenting him with an previous Stynes jersey, whereas Tuohy additionally gave them a token of appreciation.
Tuohy was additionally given the official match ball to maintain.
The mild-mannered Irishman mentioned it was an honour to be within the firm of the revered Stynes, who was a trailblazer for Gaelic footballers who’ve come to Australia to strive their hand at Aussie Rules.
Tuohy mentioned he had “an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all the Geelong people and the supporters”.
“It’s such a privilege to play for this club and to get mentioned in any way alongside someone like Jim Stynes — he’s a hero to me and it’s an honour,” he added.
“Jim is an absolute inspiration and it’s bordering on slightly embarrassing for me to be alongside him, that’s how highly I hold him. Thank you to the Stynes family.”
Tuohy was one in all three Irishman to line up for Geelong on Sunday, together with Mark O’Connor and Oisin Mullin, who’s in his first season with the Cats.
He’s the second participant to interrupt a major AFL file this weekend.
On Friday night time, Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury broke Robert Harvey’s file for probably the most whole disposals on file in V/AFL historical past.
Geelong, the defending premiers, at the moment are into the highest eight and are discovering kind as they chase a spot in finals.
Source: www.news.com.au
