Australian manager Alastair Clarkson has given his backing to the idea of taking the International Rules series to America.

Speaking to gaa.ie, Clarkson said: "It's up to the GAA and the AFL to look at next year's series and see how they set it up, whether it's going to be in Ireland or America.

"What was pleasing about tonight was the great support from the sell-out crowd and to get an Australian win made it special.

"It was great (for me) to get the opportunity to coach and then to hand over the reins to another coach. It was a great opportunity to be able what I was able to do. It was a unique experience working with these boys.

"I'll cherish it for a very long time."

The Hawthorn coach continued: "I think there's a market in New York and a big Irish contingency there as well.

"We may be able to have best of both worlds; have one Test in New York or Boston, or somewhere like that, and another one in Ireland at Croke Park.

"If that was the case I reckon it would be a great experience for everyone involved. For the Irish to play a game in New York or Boston, that would be superb and for our boys that'd be a great concept as well."

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