In an AFLW first, player surnames will feature on the back of guernseys for the historic NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match at North Sydney Oval on Saturday, 1 August.

The addition of player surnames on the back of guernseys aims to enhance player recognition and strengthen connections between fans and players.
 
Player guernsey numbers for the match have also been confirmed, with numbers allocated based on player preference, followed by games played.

Geelong will have four players representing their club in the historic match, with Nina Morrison and Georgie Prespakis set to pull on the green and gold for Australia, while Aishling Moloney and Rachel Kearns will feature for Ireland. 

 Prespakis (No. 41), Moloney (No. 45) and Kearns (No. 22) will all wear their traditional numbers in the match, while Nina Morrison (No. 13) will have a slightly different number emblazoned on the back of her guernsey. 

See a full of the guernsey numbers below for the match. 

2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland Guernsey Numbers

 
The 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match will be played under Australian Football rules using a classic Sherrin football and will bring together some of the competition's biggest stars and emerging talent, celebrating the continued growth of women’s football and the strong connection between AFLW and Ireland.
 
Following the strong demand for the match, the AFL is pleased to confirm a limited number of additional tickets will be released at today, Tuesday 28 July, at 2pm AEST via Ticketmaster.
 
The match will start at 4.15pm and be broadcast live nationally on Fox Footy, Kayo Sports, Kayo Freebies and Binge.
 
For more information about the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match, visit AUSVIRL.AFL