Philly McMahon says it's time to stop talking about the future of the International Rules series.

The Dublin defender was one of the stars of Ireland's victory over Australia at Croke Park on Saturday night and he believes that the 2015 Test has breathed new life into the oft-maligned hybrid game:

"I think we need to stop talking about the future of the series," states the Ballymun Kickhams clubman. "It's there, it's happening. There was a good crowd this year. And as you saw down in Australia, last year, there's a massive crowd at those games. So it's starting to build back up.

"I also think the two Tests gives the team a chance to learn a little bit more about the game, and gives the fans a second opportunity to see another big game. I know there is talk of one Test in New York, and one test in Australia and that would be really good. But it's been a long year for me now and it's nice to get that win and I'll enjoy my holiday next week.

"I'm the type of player that if I commit to a team, I commit to the jersey that I put on. So if it's for Ballymun, if it's for Dublin, if it's for Leinster, if it's for Ireland, you put your grievances behind you; you battle with each other. And especially when you're playing a physical sport like this. You need to rely on each other. You need to have the support of the players around you.

"We really bonded a lot in the last twelve weeks and that really showed in the game. But it's definitely something I've enjoyed doing, and it's down to the management team, and what kind of a squad they've picked."

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