The 33 Irish players set for the new AFLW season

A record number of imports from Ireland will feature with the oval ball this year.
The 33 Irish players set for the new AFLW season

GOLD STANDARD: Sinéad Goldrick of the Demons warms up in Melbourne. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

A record-high 33 Irish players are preparing for the new AFLW season with the first bounce on Friday morning between Melbourne and Collingwood (10.20am Irish time).

This campaign is a 10-week home-and-away competition with four weeks of finals. With 540 players across 18 clubs, this year just over 6% of the league will be Irish.

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