The Brisbane Lions have signed Jennifer Dunne as a Rookie listed player for the 2023 and 2024 AFLW seasons. 

Dunne has plied her trade for Dublin in the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, and played in three All-Ireland wins from 2018 to 2020. 

Standing at 178 centimeters tall, Dunne is one of the biggest names in Gaelic Football, best known for her athleticism, physicality and skill. 

The 23-year-old becomes the fifth Irish player on Brisbane’s list across the AFL and AFLW, joining teammate Orla O’Dwyer, along with Darragh Joyce, Conor Mckenna and James Madden on the men’s team. 

Lions AFLW Head Coach, Craig Starcevich, said he’s looking forward to Dunne joining the Den. 

“Jen is someone who we are eager to bring onboard for all her team success so early in her career,” he said. 

“She is incredibly athletic; her physicality and decision making are something we think will transfer to AFL beautifully and we can’t wait to get working with her. 

“Coming from Ireland we know it will be an adjustment for her, but we think she’s really well placed with someone like Orla who has been in her shoes, to help through the transition.” 

Dunne said she was excited to be working with the Lions and continuing to develop her AFL skills. 

“Having the opportunity to join a team, train and live in a professional environment is something that really excites me,” she said. 

“I am looking forward to working with the coaches and teammates, developing my AFLW skills and hopefully contributing to the overall success of the Brisbane Lions this coming season.”