Brisbane Lions to Ulster

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BRISBANE'S BELFAST PROPOSAL
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at 10:20 amBY ALLISON WALLACE

BRISBANE have revealed they are in negotiations with Irish officials over a 'clash-of-the-codes' game which could raise up to $1.2 million for charity.

The game, which according to Brisbane CEO Michael Bowers has been four years in the making, would take place between the Lions and an Ulster province all-star team, at a Northern Ireland 32,500 seat stadium.

"There's been quite a bit of interest in a game in Northern Ireland...the game's big everywhere there," Bowers told SEN this morning.

Bowers said that the match would preferably be played in October, and will follow the Gaelic style of football more closely than Australian Rules.

"There would be more of an accent on Gaelic footy to capture the attention of the locals, they don't get to see a lot of big games up there."

The proposed game is also seen by Bowers as an excellent opportunity for the development of Brisbane's young players.

"For the young, developing (players), to see some of the stuff that goes on in other parts of the world, it would be great for their development."

LOL @ "they don't get to see a lot of big games up there."

Do they think its all green fields, mountains and Farmers ? Are they mistaking Belfast for Kerry ?  j/k