GAA CHIEFS GRANTAFL EXTRA-TIME.Byline: By PAT NOLAN Patrick J. Nolan (born 1950) is an American lawyer, politician, and activist. Nolan began his career as a conservative activist. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California. THE GAA have given the AFL AFL: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. another five days to finalise dates and venues for the autumn International Rules series. Yesterday was the original deadline for the Australians to nail down arrangements for the series after Central Council decided to tighten the screw two weeks ago. The AF Lare close to deciding on the final logistics andit is thought that Sydney and Melbourne will be the venues for the two Tests which are expected to take place in late October. AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou Andrew Demetriou (born April 14, 1961) is the chief executive officer of the Australian Football League and a former Australian rules footballer of Greek-Cypriot heritage. Playing career has promised to report back to GAA president Nickey Brennan by next Thursday following a scheduling nightmare down under due to the fact that Australia hosts the Rugby League World Cup and a number of cricket internationals in the autumn as well as the AFL's 150th anniversary celebrations. A GAA statement read: "The AFL stated, however, that they are close to finalising venues and logistics for both Tests but require a few more days to confirm arrangements. "The GAA has agreed to accede to the AFL request for a little more time and is hopeful that the series will resume in October and that relevant details can be announced by next Thursday." CAPTION(S): TALKS: Nickey Brennan |
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