Rise in AFLW interest set to have significant impact on Irish players

Currently, there are 33 Irish players set to be involved for the 2024 campaign.

FURTHER EXPANSION: Erika O'Shea of the Kangaroos (North Melbourne) and Sophie Conway of the Lions compete for the ball during the AFLW Grand Final. Picture: Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

New AFLW general manager Emma Moore is targeting further expansion, a move that would have considerable consequences on Irish players.

The 18-team competition is set to get underway on Friday, August 30. It will be an 11-game season plus finals, but it is due to expand to 12 regular-season games by 2025 and could go to 14 games within the next few years.