Armagh vice-captain Lauren McConville has become the latest ladies football star to join an AFLW club.

The 29-year-old dual player with Crossmaglen has signed for Gold Coast SUNS on a one-year contract. A niece of Armagh legend Oisín McConville, she is the club's four Irish recruit, following in the footsteps of Niamh McLaughlin, Clara Fitzpatrick and Cara McCrossan.

SUNS Head of Women’s Football Fiona Sessarago said: “Lauren is a tenacious player who has competed at a high-level in Ireland and also has experience playing with the Sherrin in country Victoria.

“Given the recent success of players like Niamh, Clara and Cara with the SUNS, we believe there is more untapped talent in Ireland and are excited to see what Lauren can produce in her first season with the club.

“She has elite speed and line-breaking capabilities and an ability to hit the scoreboard which we look forward to seeing at AFLW level this season.”

The news comes after Armagh's defeat to Kerry in last Saturday's TG4 All-Ireland senior championship semi-final.

 

It's a SUNS style four leafed clover🍀

We welcome our fourth Irish recruit, Lauren McConville to the fam!https://t.co/LCpwHef9lk

— Gold Coast Suns (@GoldCoastSUNS) July 23, 2024

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