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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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Dublin’s Jennifer Dunne Set to Shine In AFLW Debut

Dublin’s All-Ireland champion, Jennifer Dunne, is set to make her debut in the Australian Football League (AFLW) for the Brisbane Lions. Following her crucial role in Dublin’s victory over Kerry, Dunne joined the Brisbane Lions, who were runners-up in the previous season. She will hit the oval for her inaugural match as the Lions take on the Sydney Swans. ⭐️FINAL …

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Cavan ladies contemplating strike as they seek “the bare minimum”

Cavan Senior Ladies have spoken out against Cavan LGFA over player issues such as expenses, confirming that they are contemplating striking. Cavan players including Lauren McVeety, team captain Neasa Byrd and Collingwood AFLW’s Aishling Sheridan featured on the ‘We Are Cavan’ podcast to bring awareness to their situation. Byrd alluded to a “constant battle” with the county board over issues …

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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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