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About me

  • Brisbane Lions
  • Sport
  • Australian Rules Football
  • AFLW
  • Gaelic Football

Born in Ireland, Orla O’Dwyer previously played Camogie and Gaelic Football to the highest level in Tipperary. The only dual player at the highest level in Tipperary. She has also represented her University – University Limerick at the highest level in both Football and Camogie (dual player).

In 2019, Orla O’Dwyer made the switch over to AFLW joining the Brisbane Lions as a rookie signing. Making her debut for the Lions in Round 1 of 2020 against Adelaide. The following year, the Lions went on to play in the 2021 AFLW Grand Final, defeating the Adelaide Crows. 

Orla was named in the 2022 AFL Women’s All-Australian team. It is the first time an Irishwoman has made the selection, recognised after an impressive campaign, becoming a key player for Brisbane. At the end of the year Orla was also voted the Fans MVP for Season 6.

Throughout her time at the Lions, Orla has notched up 29 games and kicked 9 goals. 

Career achievements

  • ‘Junior camogie player of the year’ with Tipperary camogie 2017
  • 2017 won the All Ireland Intermediate Gaelic football final.
  • Received WGPA scholarship for dual player in 2018 & 2019
  • Received BOL scholarship in University of Limerick 2018 & 2019
  • Received Tipperary-  Dublin supporters association scholarship for dual player in 2018
  • Won University O’Connor Cup in 2019 representing UL
  • AFLW Debut in Round 1, 2020
  • 2nd in the 2020 Brisbane Lions Best & Fairest
  • Brisbane Lions - 2021 AFLW Premiership Player 
  • Named as the Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman in 2021
  • 2022 AFLW - All Australian team selection
  • 8th in the 2022 Brisbane Lions Best & Fairest
  • Brisbane Lions 2022 Fan MVP 

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