There was a carnival atmosphere as a packed North Sydney Oval witnessed the first international women’s Australian rules game
Australia’s historic AFLW match against Ireland started with a dance party and ended with a chorus of “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie”.
On a chilly Saturday afternoon, 9,000 footy fans packed out North Sydney Oval to witness the first international women’s Australian rules game, and there was a carnival-like mood in the air.