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

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 than 15 metres. Continue reading…

Irishwoman Rachel Kearns lauded for pulling off illegal double Gaelic ‘solo’ while AFLW boss says league will look at changing rules after this year’s finals 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.

In Gaelic football, a player running more than four strides can bounce the ball to avoid giving up a free kick. They have another option, however, by kicking the ball to themselves in a so-called “solo”. Geelong’s Irishwoman Rachel Kearns performed two solos during a 30-metre run during her side’s victory over Western Bulldogs