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Watch: AFL contract a ‘dream come true’ for Yvonne Bonner

written by Chris McNulty October 5, 2018
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Yvonne Bonner has told of her delight at getting awarded an AFL contract for 2019.

The Glenfin and Donegal star was chosen form the CrossCoders trial to sign with the Greater Western Sydney Giants for next year.

Bonner will follow in the footsteps of Mayo’s Cora Staunton in lining out for the Giants.

“It’s surreal being here,” Bonner told the club’s website.

“It’s just an amazing surroundings. I’m pumped that I got the opportunity.

“It’s been a whirlwind over the last couple of weeks. It’s like a dream to be sitting here as the next Irish girl to come out here and play.”

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Watch: AFL contract a ‘dream come true’ for Yvonne Bonner was last modified: October 5th, 2018 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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