The four-time All-Ireland winner is named among the forwards in the shortlist. By Sinead Farrell Tuesday 6 Apr 2021, 11:28 AM 3 hours ago 14,326 Views 4 Comments
Cora Staunton in action for the GWS Giants.
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CORA STAUNTON HAS been included in the 2021 AFLW Team of the year after another impressive campaign with the Greater Western Sydney [GWS] Giants.
The four-time All-Ireland is named among the forwards who made the shortlist, kicking 10.3, 10 goals for her club this year.
Staunton, who first joined the Giants in 2017, has consistently been a standout performer since her move Down Under. She capped off her debut season by picking up the Giants’ Goal of the Year award.
The Giants moved to within one game of the top six, but the Demons' dominant 28-point win over Adelaide pushed the gap out to two wins with two rounds left.
The Giants moved to within one game of the top six, but the Demons' dominant 28-point win over Adelaide pushed the gap out to two wins with two rounds left.
Firey Louise Stephenson primed to spark in AFLW
Louise Stephenson of the Giants trains in isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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GWS defender Louise Stephenson is extinguishing threats on and off the AFLW field, having spent her pre-season studying to be a firefighter.
Stephenson s dad was a firey and she wanted to follow in his footsteps, but growing up did not believe it was an option for women.
The foundation Giant s eyes were opened when she moved to Sydney. Having completed a 14-week intensive course at Fire and Rescue NSW s academy, Stephenson is now working in the CBD fire station alongside dual international Ruan Sims.