Aisling McCarthy has signed on with the Western Bulldogs for a second season in the AFL Women's leagueThe former Tipp star is among a number of Irish players making waves in the AFLW and said she "can’t wait" for the new season. "I really enjoyed my first year with the Bulldogs," the 22-year-old said, speaking to Bulldogs Media. "Heading over to Australia on my own to play a new sport could have been incredibly overwhelming, but the Bulldogs really helped me settle in and enjoy my football. "The team really embraced my arrival and I can’t wait to play another season with our group." Staunton herself finished the 2019 season in joint-second for the Gabrielle Trainor Medal - the Giants' award for the best and fairest player of the season.

Source: Irish Examiner April 12, 2019 10:18 UTC