The North Melbourne Roo’s have signed two-time AFLW (Australian Football League Women) Adelaide premiership player Ailish Considine.
The 31-year-old Irishwoman was signed to replace Vikki Wall, who chose to pursue an opportunity with Ireland’s women’s rugby sevens program for the Paris 2024 Olympics, and is currently placed on the ‘inactive’ list.
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Two-time premiership Crow Ailish Considine has signed as a replacement player for the upcoming season!#Kangas
— North Melbourne Women's (@NMFCWomens) July 27, 2023
Considine was a member of the Adelaide Crows for five seasons and was on the two premiership teams in 2019 and 2022.
Considine had originally signed with the Crows for her sixth season in December, 2022, but was ultimately delisted due to a serious hamstring injury that kept her benched.
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Here's what you can expect to see from our newest Roo!#Kangas pic.twitter.com/XF57dKZyUS
— North Melbourne Women's (@NMFCWomens) July 27, 2023
“Ailish offers a wealth of experience and support to our program, and we look forward to her inclusion this season,” said Flynn Loft, North Melbourne AFLW list manager.
The new season AFLW, season 8 of the league, begins on September 1 in a match between Melbourne and Collingwood.