Australia bound Aoibhín Cleary focued on Meath ahead of the championship

Meath captain Aoibhín Claery says she is focused on the All-Ireland football championship following her move to the AFLW confirmed.

Cleary will move to Richmond when the season with Meath is completed, making her the first Irish woman to play for the club.

The two-time All-Ireland winner will follow in the footsteps of Meath teammates Vikki Wall and Orlagh Lally in moving to the AFLW, with both players successful in their time there.

Despite an early start to the AFLW season, Cleary says there was never any question of playing for Meath.

"Playing with Meath this year was not a question for me, so I’m really grateful and really blessed that I am getting the opportunity to do both; to play the season here with Meath and then head over to Richmond.

“I’m the first Irish girl heading over to Richmond. I suppose there’s a lot of unknowns. I’m definitely pushing myself out of my comfort zone and throwing myself into the deep end, but I think that makes it very exciting as well.

“I can only say great things about Richmond so far. Since the offer has come through, we’ve been catching up regularly and met a lot of the girls online. There just seems to be a really great culture and a great connection between the girls. I can’t wait to actually get over and meet them properly.”

An amazing opportunity to play professional sport on the other side of the world, there will be an element of home away from home with the amount of Irish players in the league.

As well as getting advice from teammates, much of the Meath defender's spare time is getting used to the oval ball and rules she will face in Australia.

"I'm trying to get to grips with some of the skills, the kicking, the handballing, all that sort of stuff. It's obviously a very