AFLW Players Set For Wage Increases, More Matches and Job Security

AFLW players will see a 29% increase in their salary effective immediately, following the first joint collective bargaining agreement including both men’s and women’s players being agreed upon by the association. The $2.2bn deal has been described as “transformative” by the AFL Players Association chief executive, Paul Marsh, and that it “ provided an opportunity for the AFL industry to …

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AFLW- Giants Win At Last Thanks To Cora Staunton

Thirteen Irish players took to the pitch down under as the latest round of the AFLW took place. After suffering a 97-1 defeat to the Adelaide Crows on Sept. 25th—the biggest defeat in AFLW history—the Greater Western Sydney Giants were at last helped to victory by for Mayo star Cora Staunton, who made two goals and a behind in the …

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KPMG Irish Open is Back for the First time Since 2012 Weekend Roundup

The WNL Highlights   The Wexford Youths take the lead in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League to wrap up a big weekend for the WNL. With Shelbourne, Peamount United and Athlone Town not closely behind, it will be tough to see who keeps at the top of the leaderboard next week. The results from this weekend are:   Athlone …

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Irish In The AFLW: The Peaks And Valleys Of Life In Oz

With 22 Irish women having signed to the AFLW to date over the six years, this weekend’s 2022 season kickoff renders the opportunity to reminisce on the highs and lows of the nation’s Aussie Rules adventures Down Under.

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