Orla O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer, from Killenaule in Tipperary, becomes the first ever Irish female recipient of the coveted All-Star award.

It was the first occasion that a women’s football game was played at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after 2,952 men’s games at the iconic venue. The Tipperary woman’s season came to an end last Saturday after losing to the Melbourne Demons 33-29 in their Preliminary final. Emma Kearney of North Melbourne was selected as the team captain and Hayley Miller of Fremantle was selected as the Vice-Captain.

Tipperary dual star Orla O'Dwyer has become the first Irishwoman to be named an AFLW All-Australian, Aussie Rules' version of the All-Stars.

Considine featured in the Crows' 40-26 win over Fremantle at the same stage and the two Irishwomen could go head to head in the final on Saturday (3.30am Irish time). The sizeable Irish AFLW contingent (14 players) have been able to return home and represent their counties in the All-Ireland championships in recent years but a mooted August start to next season could mean hard choices ahead for some. Jim Stynes (1991 and '93) is the only Irish man to have achieved the same honour.

She made the cut as one of six midfielders in the final 21-strong All-Australian team. Mayo legend Cora Staunton had also made the initial 40-player shortlist ...

In 2020 her side had looked primed to win the AFLW title but that season was curtailed due to the pandemic. She has demonstrated even more versatility with the extent to which she has picked up and blossomed in her new sport. Thank you for subscribing!We have more newslettersShow meTipperary native Orla O'Dwyer continues to make waves in her AFLW career as she has become the first Irishwoman to be named in their equivalent to the All-Stars. She made the cut as one of six midfielders in the final 21-strong All-Australian team.

Orla O'Dwyer has become the first Irish player to be named on the AFL Women's All-Australian team. The Tipperary dual star was one of three Brisbane Lions ...

Last year, she became the second Irish player - after Clare’s Ailish Considine - to win an AFLW Grand Final. Orla O'Dwyer has become the first Irish player to be named on the AFL Women's All-Australian team. O'Dwyer is the first Irish player to be named to an All-Australian team since Jim Stynes in 1993.

A final team of 21 players including a captain and vice-captain was announced at the W Awards in Melbourne on Tuesday. Brisbane Lions flyer Orla O'Dwyer has ...

North Melbourne’s Emma Kearney was named as captain of the All-Australian side. The team was selected by a panel of AFLW officials, coaches and media. ORLA O’DWYER has been named on the 2022 AFL Women’s All-Australian team.

Orla O'Dwyer has made history by becoming the first ever Irish female recipient of the coveted All-Star. She is the first Irish All-Australian since Jim ...

The Tipperary woman’s season came to an end last Saturday after losing to the Melbourne Demons 33-29 in their Preliminary final. The All-Australian team was selected by a panel of 10 members from across the Australian football industry, mixed from members of the media and AFL officials. Orla O'Dwyer has made history by becoming the first ever Irish female recipient of the coveted All-Star.

O'Dwyer plays for the Brisbane Lions. The last Irish All-Australian player was Jim Stynes, who picked up his second award while playing for the Melbourne Demons ...

The last Irish All-Australian player was Jim Stynes, who picked up his second award while playing for the Melbourne Demons in 1993. O'Dwyer plays for the Brisbane Lions. Tipperary's Orla O'Dwyer has been named on the AFLW All-Australian team for 2022.