Mayo star Cora Staunton ends her Australia football adventure

Mayo star Cora Staunton is to end her AFLW career after registering up 50 appearances with the GWS Giants, the club has confirmed on its social media platforms.

She was the first international player to join an AFLW list back in 2017 and became the club's all-time leading goal-kicker and appearance record holder.

In her time with the club, Staunton kicked 55 goals, second in the all-time AFLW list alongside Melbourne’s Kate Hore and Carlton’s Darcy Vescio and three behind Melbourne’s Tayla Harris.

The 41-year-old joins fellow Irish player Brid Stack in announcing her retirement following the completion of seven seasons.

Giants head of women’s football Briana Harvey praised Staunton for her contribution to the sport.

She said: "I congratulate Cora on not only everything she has achieved in our game of Aussie Rules, but throughout her entire sporting career.

"While not a foundation player, she has been with us through our highest highs and lowest lows and helped to build and shape the foundations and standards within our club.

"Cora will not only leave a legacy as a successful cross-code player and leading goal scorer, but I would imagine that one of her proudest legacies she leaves us with is the establishment of the weekly Jacinda Barclay Fearless Award.

"Cora has formed life-long friendships with players and staff across her time at the club and her presence will be missed.

"On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Cora for her contribution over the past six seasons and wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life."