Sarah Rowe: 'You train your mind to think a certain way for every sport'

After her exploits in Australia playing AFLW with Collingwood, Mayo's Sarah Rowe made a return back to the soccer pitch this year, with a move to Bohemians.

Having played with Shelbourne before, soccer is no stranger to Rowe, who has one cap to her name with Ireland. At the beginning of 2023, she lined out with soccer club Melbourne Victory, before making the move back to Ireland.

Rowe has impressed so far in her performances with Bohemians, scoring two goals in five games. She has praised the club for how they have made her feel welcome since her transfer in February.

"I was really comfortable in Melbourne Victory with what I was doing, but essentially after this week there would be no football, and we are still unsure as to when the AFLW would be starting again, so there was just a bit too much uncertainty.

"I didn't want to be left without soccer, especially when I'm just finding my groove. Bohemians have been unbelievably supportive. The club and the people in the club are doing so much to drive the standard of women's football in Ireland.

"Sean Byrne has been absolutely amazing as well, allowing me to train with the boys in the day, and then train with the girls in the evening."

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 27-year-old's main focus has been in Aussie Rules Football, with her ambitions with Mayo and passion for soccer were put on hold.

Rowe admitted it's not easy being away from family for so long during such a difficult time, but insisted she had to stay focused on her career in Australia.

"I am very much a person I am where I am. When I'm in Ireland, I want to make the most of it, and if I'm in Australia, I'm going to make the most of it.

"You just have to adopt that sort of mindset, especially with the nature