'I’ve been lucky enough to do some pretty special stuff [in footy] but to be over here at this moment with this team representing this country is something that will stay with me forever,' 🇮🇪
Having waited five years to represent his heritage, Keary made up for lost time with a player of the match performance in the 48-2 victory at Headingley.
"This is something that has been coming for a long time. All the way back to being a kid, heritage has been a big part of my family," Keary said. "I was a bit emotional the night before the game when I finally got to see the jersey and you see your name on the back, would be one of the proudest moments of my footy career. It's hard to describe that feeling.
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