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# CrossCoders

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# grand final preview
Munster final Down Under as Clare and Tipperary stars vie for AFLW Premiership crown
It’s Ailish Considine and Adelaide Crows versus Orla O’Dwyer and Brisbane Lions.
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Apr 16th 2021, 1:05 PM
# expert's view
'Scora' still making the difference at 39 and another Mayo star 'winning a lot of fans' - Irish in AFLW
A review of the latest round of action Down Under as the season hits the business end.
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Mar 23rd 2021, 10:51 AM
# irish in aflw
Dublin-Mayo rivalry renewed and Tipp team-mates go head-to-head in Australia this weekend
What to expect from the AFLW’s Irish stars in Round Three, courtesy of an expert on the ground Down Under.
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Feb 12th 2021, 5:33 PM
# expert's view
Cora 'back terrorising defences' and returning Rowe - what to expect from the AFLW's Irish this weekend
After a turbulent week, it’s all eyes on Round Two and the football itself.
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Feb 5th 2021, 6:15 AM
# analysis from oz
'She's setting the standard' - a closer look at the nine Irish players that featured in AFLW openers
The view of an expert Down Under ahead of TG4′s highlights show this evening.
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Feb 1st 2021, 9:34 PM
# expert's view
'The Irish aren't just making up numbers, they're actually some of the best players in the league'
As TG4′s AFLW coverage kicks off today, an in-depth look at how the Irish contingent will fare with CrossCoders agent Jason Hill.
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Jan 30th 2021, 6:15 AM
# Ready to go
Profiles, fixtures, TV - Everything you need to know about the Irish stars lining out in the AFLW
14 players are involved, with seven counties represented across eight clubs.
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Jan 28th 2021, 6:15 AM
# Irish Eye
Leitrim star re-signs for Fremantle for 2021 after injury heartbreak as Louth captain opts out
Áine Tighe, Katy Herron and Clara Fitzpatrick are returning to the AFLW for 2021 – but Kate Flood is not.
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Aug 13th 2020, 4:53 PM
# the wizard of Oz
'She’s played just 12 games of football in her life and is now being touted as one of the best midfielders in the league'
History-making Tipperary ace Aisling McCarthy is looking to build on two impressive AFLW seasons at a new club.
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Aug 4th 2020, 6:00 PM
# irish exodus
'Home from home' and hopes to 'make everyone proud' - Ladies football CrossCoders set for AFLW dream
12 of the Irishwomen currently in the Australian league came through the CrossCoders programme. They share their thoughts with The42 ahead of round one.
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Feb 7th 2020, 8:30 AM
# Land down under
'I wouldn't be surprised if we see some of them staying and not going back for Gaelic football'
AFLW agent and CrossCoders co-founder Jason Hill outlines potential changes to the league – and the knock-on effect for the Irish involved.
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Oct 6th 2019, 7:00 AM
# highs and lows
Kildare star Curley flying the flag in Grand Final after taking different route Down Under
It’s turned into much more than chasing a coveted AFLW deal for the Collingwood CrossCoder.
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Sep 21st 2019, 8:45 PM
# crosscoder
'If someone told me this time last year, 'You'll sign a contract to be a professional athlete,' I'd have said, 'Never''
Cavan star Aishling Sheridan has penned an AFLW deal with Collingwood, where she’ll join Sarah Rowe for the 2020 season.
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Jun 14th 2019, 5:33 PM
# another one...
'I never imagined I'd get this opportunity. It's a pinch myself moment'
Galway star Mairead Seoighe has penned a deal with North Melbourne for the 2020 AFLW season.
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May 22nd 2019, 12:18 PM
# CrossCoders
The Fremantle-bound Irish duo ready to represent Louth and Leitrim Down Under
Kate Flood and Áine Tighe were both delighted to put pen to paper and sign for Trent Cooper’s Freo.
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May 21st 2019, 7:15 AM
# CrossCoders
Programme that brought Irish to AFLW to hold first overseas camp on these shores
CrossCoders will run a camp in Ireland from 17-19 May.
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Feb 20th 2019, 11:43 AM
# Crossing Codes
'Proud' team-mates watching on but 'can't wait' to welcome AFLW stars back to fold
Donegal’s Yvonne Bonner and Mayo’s Sarah Rowe will be big misses in their respective set-ups as the league kicks off.
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Jan 31st 2019, 7:00 PM
# Flying the flag
Three Irish stars set for dream starts as new AFLW season kicks off this weekend
Donegal star forward Yvonne Bonner and Mayo duo Sarah Rowe and Cora Staunton all start.
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Jan 31st 2019, 11:19 AM
# The Land Down Under
Finding players on Instagram and helping three Ladies GAA stars get AFL deals
The42 looks at the recent international AFL women’s trial which resulted in three Ladies Gaelic footballers getting picked up by clubs.
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Nov 4th 2018, 7:15 AM
# home is where the heart is
Donegal star Bonner happy to put AFL adventure on hold as club duty comes first
Donegal forward Yvonne Bonner will be playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in 2019.
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Nov 3rd 2018, 7:45 AM