The Western Bulldogs are proud to announce that AFLW Physical Performance Manager Calvin Pane and AFLW Return to Play Coordinator Juy Lumsden have been selected for Ireland in AFLW’s Australia v Ireland representative match.
Pane has been selected as part of Ireland’s High Performance team, while Lumsden has been appointed a trainer for Ireland.
“This is fantastic recognition of the expertise and impact Calvin and Juy bring to our program every day,” Executive Manager - Women’s Football Patrice Berthold said.
“We’re incredibly proud to see them contributing on the international stage and continuing to strengthen the connection between AFLW and Ireland.”
The 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match will be played under Australian Football Rules, with a classic Sherrin football.
The match will start at 4.15pm AEST and will be broadcast exclusively live around the country on Fox Footy, Kayo Sports, Kayo Freebies and Binge.
The full Australia and Ireland playing squads can be viewed on womens.afl.
Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster. Adult tickets are $25, youth aged 15-17 are $15, children aged 14 and under are $5, with tickets for a family of four for $50.
NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland
Saturday 1 August, 4:15pm AEST
North Sydney Oval
