Ailish Considine

AFLW Premiership winner with Adelaide Crows and Clare Ladies footballer.

'There is no getting away from the fact that the commitment level for AFLW is only going to increase as the competition gets longer'

AFLW expansion will impact on Irish numbers coming over

While delighted that the women's game Down Under will now encompass all AFL clubs, Ailish Considine says this will mean that Irish players will have ...

GAA • 15 Aug

'In our dressing room, it was very down and for me it was a complete opposite to what I had experienced the last time around'

A lonely place after defeat but I'll be back for more

Clare footballer Ailish Considine looks back on her Adelaide Crows' side's defeat to Brisbane Lions in the AFLW Grand Final and outlines her plans for ...

other sport • 25 Apr

'We feel a huge responsibility as Crows player'

Elated, humbled & hoping for a dream day for the family

Our columnist is back in the Adelaide Crows squad for the biggest game of the year and dreaming of what could be a perfect day ...

AFLW • 16 Apr

"We haven't had any contract talks yet and we won't until the season is over."

Dog days watching the business end from the sidelines

Our columnist on the disappointment of being close to but not in the semi-final squad, contract concerns and a painful run-in with an angry animal.

GAA • 09 Apr

"We are lucky and privileged to be in this position."

Tough to be left out but play-offs offer fresh hope

I'm not in the squad for our last game of the regular season but with the play-offs looming, there's still time to prove I can ...

GAA • 26 Mar

'The pressure is on me time-wise though. We have our last regular season game next weekend so it's close to the business end of things'

Time running out to force my way back into contention

Our AFLW columnist on the frustrations of trying to get back into a team on course for the finals after injury.

AFLW • 20 Mar

'It's already a messy game with the oval ball but when there is rain it becomes so unpredictable because the ball doesn't bounce very well and there is absolutely no grip on the Sherrin when it's wet'

Crunch time as rain offers the Irish crop green shoots

Ailish Considine looks ahead to Adelaide Crows' trip to face a Melbourne team featuring three Dublin players, with rare rainfall expected to suit the Irish ...

other sport • 12 Mar

'It's great to get some consistency again after an up-and-down few weeks.'

Thrilled to be back in the habit and back in the squad

It's been a tough couple of weeks but a return to action, followed by callback into the Adelaide Crows squad, has me feeling really positive ...

AFLW • 05 Mar

'Getting that first tackle out of the way without any issues did put my mind at ease'

Back in action but fresh challenges lie ahead

It's been a big relief to get back to full training this week but there's challenges ahead to get back into a winning team, writes ...

AFLW • 26 Feb

"I worked out I was in Sydney but I hadn't a clue how I got there."

Sitting on the bench, I had no idea where I was

Our AFLW columnist is recovering from a concussion she suffered playing for Adelaide Crows against GWS Giants, an incident that left her confused and shaken.

GAA • 11 Feb

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