Why Conor McKenna’s magic acts are no luck of the Irish

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 23, 2026

Conor McKenna has produced two of the more freakish goals of the season, the Brisbane Lion – and former Gaelic football star – showing why he has the skills to light up Saturday’s grand final.

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