Orlagh Lally

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Orlagh Lally
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-07-28) 28 July 2001 (age 24)
Draft 2022 rookie signings
Debut Round 1, 2022 (S7), Fremantle  vs. Brisbane, at The Gabba
Height 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Fremantle
Number 14
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2022 (S7)– Fremantle 35 (10)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Orlagh Lally (born 28 July 2001) is an Irish Australian rules footballer playing for Fremantle in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

Lally originally played Gaelic football for Meath, winning the All-Ireland championships with them in 2021 and 2022. [1]

She arrived in Australia shortly after her 21st birthday, and made her debut in the opening round of the AFL Women's season 7. [2] Lally was named in the 22 under 22 squad for the 2023 AFL Women's season. [3]

In 2025, Lally was awarded the Western Derby medal for being the best player in Fremantle's eighth straight win over the West Coast Eagles. [4]

References

  1. Clerkin, Malachy. "Orlagh Lally: 'There were days where I would just sit there and I didn't care about anything'". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  2. Reilly, Eliza (1 October 2022). "How Lally's bringing luck and wisdom of the Irish to Dockers". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  3. "VOTE: Strom & Lally named in 22under22 squad!". fremantlefc.com.au. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  4. "Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog". AAP News. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.