AUSTRALIA has defeated Ireland by 50 points in a scintillating display of footballing talent at North Sydney Oval.
Ireland landed a few good blows early but faded as the game wore on, with the star power of the Aussies' line-up coming to the fore to finish 13.13 (91) to 6.5 (41).
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Tahlia Randall was busy early with four goals for the Australians, while the one-two punch of Matilda Scholz and Mim Strom in the ruck gave the Aussies first use.
Blaithin Bogue was electric early, kicking three goals for the Irish.
More to come
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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07:14
AFLW Highlights: Australia v Ireland
The Australians and Irish clash in the AFLW international game
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00:47
‘Does this game count for Goal of the Year?’: Irish magic stuns all
Niamh McLaughlin pulls off a ridiculous toe poke finish to spark commentary of ‘Gaelic footy with a Sherrin’
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00:33
‘Feeling every bone in her body’: Roberts rocked by brick Wall
Vikki Wall flattens Ella Roberts with a crunching bump to add another highlight to an enthralling game
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00:38
Scholz serves it on a platter and Conti finishes the matter
Matilda Scholz directs a perfect tap to Monique Conti, who produces a classy effort at full tilt
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00:32
No way, Conway: Sophie salutes after boundary magic
Sophie Conway conjures something special on the burst and celebrates in front of a roaring crowd
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00:38
'Outstanding from the Irish': Snap city as guns go to work
Blaithin Bogue and Orla O'Dwyer show their prowess around the big sticks with two cracking finishes
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00:47
How quick are the Irish? Lightning reply as stunning double sends crowd wild
Blaithin Bogue and Neasa Dooley lift the noise around the ground with two rapid goals after a shaky start
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00:46
Fish makes a splash as Aussies jump out of the blocks
Zippy Fish strikes first for Australia with a sharp shot to kickstart the action
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