With Round 1 of the AFLW season fast approaching, our countdown continues with getting to know our No. 13, Aine McDonagh.
Instagram handle: @ainemcdonagh
Position: Forward
Draft History: Rookie signing, S7
Previous AFLW Clubs: N/A
Senior Clubs: County Galway (IRE)
Community Clubs: Moycullen (IRE)
Bio: McDonagh came across to the Hawks from Ireland, where she represented Galway in gaelic football and the NUIG Mystics in basketball. In her first AFLW season, the 24-year-old played seven games and kicked four goals. She is the fourth Irish player currently at the club, joining Aileen Gilroy as well as Conor Nash and Fionn O’Hara in the men’s program.
Honours:
- Division One National Cup winner with NUIG Mystics
Three things you might not know about Aine:
1. She was born in New York.
2. She speaks Irish.
3. She is a big country music fan. Her favourite artist is Morgan Wallen.
