O Dwyer becomes second Irish player to win AFLW title as Lions dethrone holders
April 17, 2021
Orla O Dwyer celebrates with the AFLW Premiership trophy.
Tipperary s Orla O Dwyer helped Brisbane Lions to AFLW glory, becoming the second Irish player to win the title.
The Lions defeated Adelaide Crows 38-20 in front of a crowd of 22,934 at the Adelaide Oval today, claiming their first ever crown.
Jess Wuetschner and Courtney Hodder kicked two goals each as the Lions built up a five-point half-time lead they wouldn t relinquish afterwards.
O Dwyer played a crucial role in her team s success, tallying six tackles and 16 disposals as they overcame the loss of captain Emma Zielke to injury in the third quarter to dethrone the holders.
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