From 7pm, us re-replacing Bess Keaney.
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Article previewing the pre-season draft on the AFL site
Both the Bombers and Saints - and possibly the Eagles with their second pick - have been linked to Irish talent, with all selected players having had to have previously nominated for last yearâs Telstra AFLW national draft, meaning every club has had the opportunity to select them.
Other players profiled in the article, but these are the Irish ones:
Saoirse Lally, Mayo - has been heavily linked with St Kilda. A leader who can play at either end of the field, but has spent most of her time in Gaelic footy in defence.
Emma Dineen, Kerry - a 25-year-old forward in Gaelic football, who played underage basketball for Ireland. Good overhead and a smart user of the ball.
Omalara (or Lara) Dahunsi, Antrim - a 24-year-old who has been named young player of the year for her region of Ulster, and was named the All-Ireland final player of the match. A very athletic defender who is physical at ground level and strong overhead.
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Marika (Fark) Carlton is a sniper.
Radio 3DJR doesnât forget or forgive.
Pick 3 and weâve chosen Emma Dineen from Ireland. Welcome Emma!
Also just saying how refreshing it is that in the broadcast which starts at 7pm and you are just straight into the picks, no stuffing around.
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Brett Gourleyâs downgrade has been revealed: from Norf VFLW back-to-back premiership coach to Tigger AFLW assistant.
Its great that EFCW is now embracing the Irish path as there is so much talent in this cohort.
Yes, more Irish lasses!
I could listen to Joanne Doonan read a phone book.
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Any idea when the AFLW fixture is due to be released?
They usually release the AFLM âfloatingâ draw mid-May (says AI), so next week?
They might delay the AFLW an additional week so they can double their time being in the news.
Fark the fans.
Thanks.
Iâm waiting to see if we play the Tiges in Darwin.
IIRC the AFLW fixture dropped at the end of May last year.
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Aileen Gilroy (Hawthorn) has retired.
Said she was coming back for one more season, but has decided against it and remains in Ireland.
THE AFLW clash between Australia and Ireland is locked in with clubs informed on Thursday that the blockbuster one-off encounter would be taking place at 4.15pm AEST on Saturday, August 1.
Another article mentioned AFLW fixture to be released at the end of this week.
Laura Kane said on the ABC yesterday, that the fixture was being released today.
Gee what a surprise, LK says something and it isnât followed thruâŚ