Orlagh Lally (born 28 July 2001) is an Irish Australian rules footballer playing for Fremantle in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
| Orlagh Lally | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 28 July 2001 | ||
| Draft | 2022 rookie signings | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2022 (S7), Fremantle vs. Brisbane, at The Gabba | ||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Fremantle | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022 (S7)– | Fremantle | 35 (10) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Lally originally played Gaelic football for Meath, winning the All-Ireland championships with them in 2021 and 2022.[1]
She arrived in Australia shortly after her 21st birthday, and made her debut in the opening round of the AFL Women's season 7.[2] Lally was named in the 22 under 22 squad for the 2023 AFL Women's season.[3]
In 2025, Lally was awarded the Western Derby medal for being the best player in Fremantle's eighth straight win over the West Coast Eagles.[4]
References
edit- ↑ Clerkin, Malachy. "Orlagh Lally: 'There were days where I would just sit there and I didn't care about anything'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Reilly, Eliza (1 October 2022). "How Lally's bringing luck and wisdom of the Irish to Dockers". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "VOTE: Strom & Lally named in 22under22 squad!". fremantlefc.com.au. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog". AAP News. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
External links
edit- Orlagh Lally's profile on the official website of the Fremantle Football Club
- Orlagh Lally at AustralianFootball.com
