On Thursday afternoon, former Fairfax Mediaย journalist Rohan Connolly joined SEN Afternoonsย and counted down his top five players who were born overseas.

There is no shortage of quality on this list!

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5. Tadhg Kennelly (Ireland) & Mal Michael (Papua New Guinea)

Kennelly and Michael couldn't be split by Connolly, with the pair both injuring impressive careers.

The Irishman joined Sydney in 2001 when he was 18, and was a member of their drought-breaking premiership side in 2005.

Kennelly then went back to Ireland after the 2008 season and amazingly won an All-Ireland championship with Kerry.

He then returned to Sydney in 2010 and played 39 games in his final two seasons with the club, bringing his total games tally to 197.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Tadhg Kennelly of the Swans looks on during a Sydney Swans AFL training session at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 17, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Michael played the first four years of his career as a Collingwood Magpie, but will certainly be remembered for everything he achieved in Brisbane.

The defender was an integral member of the Lions' triple premiership winning side, and played a total of 238 games over his 12-year career.

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