FOLLOWING AN IMPRESSIVE debut campaign Cora Staunton has signed a new deal which will see her spend a second year playing Aussie Rules for the Greater Western Sydney Giants.
The club announced a new deal on Monday, stating that she would join up with the side after her duties with Mayo had concluded in five months, hinting at the possibility of a return to inter-county football.
“Irish sensation Cora Staunton, who lit up the competition in 2018 with her unique kicking style and hard-nosed attack at the football, will return to Western Sydney for a second season,” the club said.
IT’S OFFICIAL - Cora Staunton has been re-signed by GWS Giants for the 2019 AFLW season!
— Elaine Buckley (@ElaineBucko) June 4, 2018
They’ve also hinted at her county & club football plans: “The Ladies Gaelic football legend will join the Giants once her duties with Co Mayo conclude in November” 👀 https://t.co/NQL9NWdWec
“The Ladies Gaelic Football legend will join the GIANTS once her duties with county Mayo conclude in November.”
The four-time All-Ireland champion became the first international player to sign for an AFL women’s side when she joined in 2017.
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Become a MemberStaunton has won 11 All-Stars during an illustrious career but has not played for Mayo since her move down under.
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