The exodus of talent from the LGFA to a professional life in the AFLW shows no signs of any let-up.
Meath star Mary-Kate Lynch is the latest to hitch her wagon to Aussie Rules, the 24-year-old moving Down Under at the start of May for pre-season before the AFLW campaign gets under way on 10 August.
Now entering its 10th season, Irish interest has never been as strong, with over 40 Irish players expected to be involved in the league for the 2026 season.
With the imports thriving rather than merely surviving – a record five Irish players have been selected on the All-Australian AFLW team of 2025 – concerns continue at home for the standard of the inter-county game.
Kerry legend Louise Ní…