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O'Dwyer helps Brisbane to another AFLW final

The Tipperary native starred as her side made their fifth decider in eight years.

TIPPERARY’S ORLA O’DWYER played a starring role as her Brisbane Lions side edged Geelong to return to a fifth AFLW grand final in eight seasons. 

Brisbane were 38-34 winners, with O’Dwyer kicking a vital goal when her side trailed narrowly, 14-13. She also tied for the second-most disposals in the match, and was withdrawn late on having taken a shuddering hit. Her compatriot Jennifer Dunne played the bulk of the game for Brisbane. 

O’Dwyer wasn’t the only Irish player on the scoresheet, with Aisling Moloney kicking a goal for the beaten Geelong. Rachel Kearns and Anna Rose Kennedy both saw action for Geelong, too. 

Brisbane will face either North Melbourne and Adelaide Crows in the final. 

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