Cora Staunton

Former Mayo star was all-time leading goal kicker and games record hold for the club.

So yeah, I’m really enjoying the other side of the line at the moment.” “I’m really enjoying my work with the Galway camogie senior team. Speaking on the Claire Byrne Show on RTÉ Radio, Staunton said: “I’ve been lucky to be in sport for a very long time.

Cora Staunton has called time on her Australian Football career, her club - GWS Giants - has confirmed. The 41-year-old joined the Giants in 2017, ...

The announcement of Staunton's retirement follows that of clubmate and Cork woman Bríd Stack who confirmed her retirement from the AFLW in December. The Mayo woman became the first of the Giants' players to feature in 50 games, and was the club's leading goal kicker on four occasions. The 41-year-old joined the Giants in 2017, making her the first international player to join the sport's women's league, the AFLW.

Staunton was the first female player to make the move to Australia back in 2017 and became the Giants all-time leading scorer in a successful career Down Under.

“Cora has formed life-long friendships with players and staff across her time at the club and her presence will be missed. “Cora will not only leave a legacy as a successful cross-code player and leading goal scorer, but I would imagine that one of her proudest legacies she leaves us with is the establishment of the weekly Jacinda Barclay Fearless Award. “While not a foundation player, she has been with us through our highest highs and lowest lows and helped to build and shape the foundations and standards within our club.

Mayo star Cora Staunton is to end her AFLW career after registering up 50 appearances with the GWS Giants, the club has confirmed on its social media ...

"While not a foundation player, she has been with us through our highest highs and lowest lows and helped to build and shape the foundations and standards within our club. "Cora will not only leave a legacy as a successful cross-code player and leading goal scorer, but I would imagine that one of her proudest legacies she leaves us with is the establishment of the weekly Jacinda Barclay Fearless Award. She was the first international player to join an AFLW list back in 2017 and became the club's all-time leading goal-kicker and appearance record holder.

Mayo great Cora Staunton has called time on her AFLW career after racking up 50 appearances with the GWS Giants.

I'll just enjoy it as I haven't played properly with them in the last few seasons." She added: "I'll still tip away and play with Carnacon and enjoy a little less pressure. I did 23 or 24 years with Mayo and lucky enough at 35 to play professional sport for six years. To do six season was huge and especially at my age (is something I'm grateful for). Speaking to RTÉ Radio 1, she said: "It is (a huge decision) but one I made months ago. It was a big decision but one ultimately I'm very happy with.