Kerry’s Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh believes that whereas the increased wages in the women’s AFL might be tempting for players, the Australian game’s new calendar will act as a balancing factor.
She was speaking at the presentation of the year’s first GPA Player of the Month awards, for March – recognition of her key role in Kerry’s promotion to Division One of the football league.
Also honoured were Antrim camogie’s Róisín McCormick, Waterford hurler Stephen Bennett and Kerry footballer David Clifford.
Now in her 15th year with the Kerry footballers, Ní Mhuircheartaigh was asked about the potential impact of the 94 per cent rise in salaries for AFLW players as an enhanced lure for county players.
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- May 20, 2022
