Colin O'Riordan


Colin O'Riordan is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League.
O'Riordan had previously played Irish Gaelic footballer as a midfielder for the Tipperary senior team.

Early Life

Born in Templemore, County Tipperary, O'Riordan first played competitive Gaelic games during his schooling at Our Lady's Secondary School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of fifteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minors teams as a dual player before later joining the under-21 sides.
O'Riordan's father, Michael, and his brothers, Kevin and Alan, have also played at various levels with Tipperary.

Gaelic Football

O'Riordan made his senior debut during the 2014 league. O'Riordan immediately became a regular member of the starting fifteen and has won one National League medal.
At club level O'Riordan plays both Gaelic football and hurling with J. K. Bracken's.

Honours

;Tipperary
Minor hurling all Ireland championship 2012
;Awards
In October 2015, O'Riordan signed a rookie contract with the Sydney Swans in the AFL.
In 2018, O'Riordan trained under 2005 premiership Swan Tadhg Kennelly. On July 15, O'Riordan became the third Irish player to play for Sydney, making his debut in round 17 against North Melbourne.