Clare’s Ailish Considine is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Cora Staunton in securing a professional contract in Women’s Australian Rules Football.
The Kilmihil native is heading down under today to take part in a 10 day trial after being selected by scouts as part of a CrossCoders initiative.
18 women were chosen from across the globe for the Rookie Camp, with 11 of those coming from Ireland.
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Considine says the impact made by Staunton in her first year has opened the path for more Irish women to follow.