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AFL to consider rule changes to add ‘exciting’ Irish flair to women’s competition

The Guardian Sport Wednesday 04 November 2026, 02:37 UTC By Jack Snape 1 min read
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Irishwoman Kearns lauded for pulling off illegal double Gaelic ‘solo’AFLW boss says league to look at changing rules after 2026 finalsThe AFL will look at rule changes in its women’s competition to make it easier for Irish players to add their own flair, in a nod to the almost 50 former Gaelic footballers in the AFLW.One of the main differences between the sister sports, apart from the shape of the ball and field, is the bounce explicitly required for players in Australian rules running more...

  • Irishwoman Kearns lauded for pulling off illegal double Gaelic ‘solo’

  • AFLW boss says league to look at changing rules after 2026 finals

The AFL will look at rule changes in its women’s competition to make it easier for Irish players to add their own flair, in a nod to the almost 50 former Gaelic footballers in the AFLW.

One of the main differences between the sister sports, apart from the shape of the ball and field, is the bounce explicitly required for players in Australian rules running more than 15 metres.

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