Orla O'Dwyer wins first Brisbane best and fairest award
Irish Orla O'Dwyer won her first Brisbane best and fairest award. She got 171 votes and edged Belle Dawes by just six votes.
O'Dwyer capped an excellent season by winning the award after being consistent across all 12 rounds. The 28-year-old from Tipperary captained Ireland in the historic NAB AFLW representative match against Australia in August.
O'Dwyer beat energetic midfielder Belle Dawes (165 votes) and countrywoman Jennifer Dunne (160 votes). O'Dwyer has played 94 games for Brisbane since joining as a rookie in 2019.
She has been part of two premierships. She also won an All-Australian blazer in 2022.
O'Dwyer said the award meant so much to her family in Ireland. They watch every game regardless of the time difference.
- 171
- Winning votes
- 6
- Votes margin
- 94
- Games played
- Tipperary, Ireland
- From
Why it mattersIt marks a milestone for an international player who has become essential to an AFL club. The women's game shows it can attract and build global talent.
AustraliaO'Dwyer's success represents the growing quality of AFLW and Brisbane's strength; her captaincy of Ireland shows Australia's league attracts world-class players.
