Niamh on shortlist for All-Australian award
Niamh Kelly tackles Aliesha Newman of the Swans during Adelaide Crows' victory in Saturday's AFLW First Semi-Final match at the Norwood Oval. Picture: James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images
All eyes will be on the AFLW Awards next Monday (November 27) to see if Moy Davitts GAA footballer Niamh Kelly can claim her place in history as only the second ever Irishwoman to pick up an All-Australian prize. After a number of years in the colours of West Coast Eagles, Niamh transferred to the Adelaide Crows this season and enjoyed a sensational campaign with her team finishing top of the table at the end of the home-and-away programme. They are currently involved in the AFLW’s knock-out stages.
Niamh, who is 28 and who starred in the colours of Mayo for many years, has played every game for Adelaide this season, averaging almost 19 disposals per game and kicking six goals.
On Saturday, she part of the Adelaide side that stormed into the AFLW preliminary finals thanks to a 67-points demolition of Sydney Swans which has secured a showdown with North Melbourne next weekend.
The Bohola native is one of 42 nominations for an All-Australian award with the panel due to be whittled down to its final selection of 21 players on Monday.
In 2022, fellow Mayo woman Cora Staunton became the first and, to date, only Irish player to become an All-Australian winner.
