Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team
Arena with Maurice BrosnanShow Notes
This week on Arena, we explore the growing influence of Irish players in the AFLW and ask whether the rise of Irish talent could one day lead to an Irish-based AFLW team.
From the league’s early years, when Irish women helped fill a relatively shallow talent pool, to today’s competition where they are among the standout performers in a fully professional environment, the Irish impact on the AFLW has been remarkable.
Talent ID and skills coach Mike Currane joins the podcast to discuss the future of Irish players Down Under, why they have adapted so successfully to the game and what their success means for the GAA and LGFA at home.
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