Leitrim’s Áine Tighe makes overdue Australian debut

It was a personal triumph for Tighe who has endured two injury-ravaged seasons in Australia but her persistence and self-belief paid off as she played a starring role in the win for Fremantle Dockers.

Isabella Lewis of the Eagles tackles Aine Tighe of the Dockers at Fremantle Oval in Perth 

There was a strong Irish representation on the opening day of the new Australian Football League Women’s [AFLW] season.

Leitrim’s Áine Tighe enjoyed a dream debut as her Fremantle Dockers side defeated West Coast Eagles 6.7 (43) to 2.3 (15) at Fremantle Oval.