17 Facts About Conor McKenna

Conor McKenna was born on 28 March 1996 and is an Irish Gaelic football and Australian rules football player.

Conor McKenna currently plays professional Australian rules football for Brisbane Lions in the AFL.

Conor McKenna won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for Tyrone in 2021 and the AFL Premiership playing for Brisbane in 2024, becoming only the second player to do so after Tadhg Kennelly.

Conor McKenna was born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and grew up in the village of Benburb near Dungannon.

Conor McKenna played a starring role in Tyrone's run to the 2012 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Final.

In December 2013,18-year-old Conor McKenna attracted interest from several AFL clubs when he was spotted at a talent combine in Ireland.

Conor McKenna made his AFL debut against Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in round 22,2015, and kicked a goal with his first kick.

Conor McKenna re-signed with Essendon at the end of 2017 with a new four-year contract.

Conor McKenna remained in quarantine pending a further test later in the week.

On 8 September 2020, Conor McKenna announced his retirement and return to Ireland after 79 games played.

Donegal defender Stephen McMenamin fouled Conor McKenna to concede a penalty in that game but Donegal won by four.

Conor McKenna scored two goals in the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final defeat of Kerry.

When Tyrone then defeated Mayo in the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final, Conor McKenna became the fourth former AFL player to win the Sam Maguire Cup.

Conor McKenna confirmed his intention to resume his AFL career in 2023, signing with the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 2023 AFL season.

Conor McKenna made his Brisbane debut against Port Adelaide in Round 1, kicking one goal and racking up 20 disposals in a 54-point defeat.

Conor McKenna went on to play in the 2023 AFL Grand Final loss to Collingwood.

Conor McKenna was part of the Brisbane Lions 2024 premiership winning team, starting the match as the substitute in a 60 point victory over the Sydney Swans.