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As tough as they come and a real asset down back for the Cats, Rachel Kearns excels in contests, breaking through packs and laying tackles with a wrecking-ball like intensity.
Kearns enjoyed a terrific 2024 campaign en route to a top-five finish in Geelong’s AFLW best and fairest.
Proving to be a real anchor on the last line of defence, Kearns finished in the Cats’ top three for intercept marks and intercept possessions last year, helping to repel plenty of attacks while also showing composure with ball in hand.
Averaging career highs in several different statistics, the Irishwoman continues to look increasingly comfortable after switching codes in 2022, set to be influential again for the Cats this year.
As tough as they come and a real asset down back for the Cats, Rachel Kearns excels in contests, breaking through packs and laying tackles with a wrecking-ball like intensity.
Kearns enjoyed a terrific 2024 campaign en route to a top-five finish in Geelong’s AFLW best and fairest.
Proving to be a real anchor on the last line of defence, Kearns finished in the Cats’ top three for intercept marks and intercept possessions last year, helping to repel plenty of attacks while also showing composure with ball in hand.
Averaging career highs in several different statistics, the Irishwoman continues to look increasingly comfortable after switching codes in 2022, set to be influential again for the Cats this year.
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