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AFLW: O'Dwyer's Brisbane Lions power past Giants

Tipperary's Orla O'Dwyer made five tackles as the Brisbane Lions overran Western Sydney by 38 points at Manuka Oval.

'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 again, writes Ailish Considine.

AFLW • 05 Mar 21

'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 Ailish Considine.

AFLW • 26 Feb 21

I know I would have wanted to play on last week if I hadn't been knocked out. Even in my subconscious I was pushing to get back on the field so you can imagine if I was still with it'

Concussion subs could protect players from themselves

Ailish Considine on working her way through the AFLW return to play protocols and the potential benefit of temporary concussion substitutes in Gaelic games.

GAA • 18 Feb 21

"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 21

Ailish Considine after being tackled by Tarni Evans of the Giants

AFLW wrap: Ailish Considine forced off as Crows win

Ailish Considine could potentially be set for a mandatory 12 days on the sideline under the AFL Women's concussion protocols after being withdrawn midway through her Adelaide Crows side's win over Greater Western Sydney Giants.

other sport • 07 Feb 21

'I don't think the season will be cancelled again. There are always risks with Covid but there should be enough contingencies such as teams staying in hubs'

Back in isolation but show will go on against Sydney

Ailish Considine is isolating along with her Adelaide Crows team-mates after playing in Perth last weekend but a charter flight should allow them to play the similarly-affected Greater Western Sydney Giants on Sunday.

GAA • 04 Feb 21

Aileen Gilroy (8) celebrates with her North Melbourne team-mates after the opening-round victory

AFLW wrap: Kangaroos bounce to the top with 11-goal win

Aileen Gilroy helped the North Melbourne Kangaroos to an emphatic victory over the Geelong Cats in the opening round of this season's Women's Aussie Rules campaign.

GAA • 31 Jan 21

'It's a massive adjudgment because you get used to lockdown life at home'

Return to normal a shock as Aussie adventure continues

Ailish Considine is back Down Under and it's a whole new world ahead of the start of the 2021 AFLW season this week.

GAA • 27 Jan 21

It'll be a third season for Considine with The Crows

Ailish Considine re-signs for Adelaide Crows

Ailish Considine has signed for another season with Adelaide Crows.

GAA • 07 Aug 20

Cora Staunton takes the congratulations after her first goal

AFLW Wrap: Staunton adds to goal tally for GWS Giants

Cora Staunton was again to the fore as Greater Western Sydney Giants got the better of the Adelaide Crows 26-21 to greatly boost their chances of making the finals series.

GAA • 15 Mar 20

'I would love to fast-track where I want to be to this season - to be at a stage where you come off the pitch really happy with your performance'

Season cranks up, so the more pressure I put on myself

Clare footballer and RTÉ Sport columnist Ailish Considine writes about a tough examination for the Adelaide Crows, the pressure she puts on herself to be the best at her new discipline and the advantages of the interchange bench.

GAA • 27 Feb 20

'We're a small country, but we spread around the world pretty well'

Surprise goal a bonus after a tough, poignant week

Clare footballer and RTÉ Sport columnist Ailish Considine writes about scoring a surprise goal as Adelaide Crows picked up their first win of the new AFLW Premiership campaign, and hoping her family's pain can help others to cope.

GAA • 20 Feb 20

Ailish Considine of the Crows is tackled by St Kilda's Hannah Priest

Ailish Considine helps Crows pull off comeback victory

Ailish Considine scored her first goal of the Australian Rules season as Adelaide Crows pulled off an impressive comeback win against St Kilda at Hisense Stadium.

GAA • 16 Feb 20

'It was good to see an Irish person do well for Brisbane though'

Familiar face O'Dwyer bests us in the Brisbane rain

Clare footballer and new RTÉ Sport columnist Ailish Considine reflects on her Adelaide Crows side's defeat to a Brisbane Lions side featuring fellow Irishwoman Orla O'Dwyer and talks about how Whatsapp helps her keep close to home.

GAA • 13 Feb 20

'I know I haven't played my best game yet as I'm still figuring out what works best'

New season, same old match-day panel fears

Ailish Considine is looking forward to the new season that gets underway on Saturday, but says it is always an anxious wait to see if you have made the 21-player match-day panel

GAA • 06 Feb 20

"When I stepped back on to an Aussie Rules pitch, and the ball was thrown up, I suddenly found myself thinking, 'wow... this is not Gaelic football!'"

Sun, sea & seals before getting down to business

As she gears up for a second season with the Adelaide Crows, Clare footballer and new RTÉ Sport columnist Ailish Considine talks about shaking off her GAA mindset, the importance of team bonding and ramping up preparations for the crucial season opener.

GAA • 30 Jan 20

'Getting to play professionally, as a woman in sport, is something I never in my wildest dreams thought would happen. Especially coming from a Gaelic football background as an amateur sport'

We Irish footballers are near full package for Aussies

As she prepares for a second season with the Adelaide Crows, Clare footballer and new RTÉ Sport columnist Ailish Considine talks about life in Australia, being a professional athlete and the Irish invasion of the AFLW.

GAA • 23 Jan 20

Ailish Considine starred in the Women's AFL

Considine signs with the Crows for 2020

Clare woman Ailish Considine has signed a new contract with the Adelaide Crows for the 2020 Women's AFL season.

GAA • 18 Apr 19

Adelaide Crows celebrate their win at the Adelaide Oval

Considine's Crows win AFLW Grand final

Clare's Ailish Considine helped her side Adelaide Crows win the AFLW Grand final in front of a crowd of 53,034.

GAA • 31 Mar 19

Sophie Li (left) celebrates with Ailish Considine

Considine helps Adelaide Crows into AFLW Grand Final

Alish Considine helped Adelaide Crows breeze past Geelong in the early hours of Sunday morning and set up an AFLW Grand Final clash with Carlton.

GAA • 24 Mar 19

Ailish Considine of the Crows is tackled by Jasmine Grierson of the Kangaroos

As the Crows fly - Clare's Considine taking off in AFL

Clare footballer Ailish Considine is one game away from a Grand Final in her maiden season in the women's Australian Football League.

GAA • 23 Mar 19

Yvonne Bonner has been nominated for an All-Star following another excellent season for Donegal

Considine & Bonner sign AFLW deals in Australia

Clare dual star Ailish Considine has become the first international women's player to sign for the Adelaide Crows in the AFLW, while Donegal full-forward Yvonne Bonner will play in Sydney in 2019 with the Giants.

GAA • 27 Sep 18

Ailish Considine