The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have signed Irish recruit Niamh Martin ahead of AFLW Season 8.

The 21-year-old arrives at Arden St with a strong background in Gaelic football, impressing in the 2022 season and start of the 2023 season for Tipperary. 

North Melbourne AFLW football performance and talent manager Rhys Harwood said the club was looking forward to Martin joining the program. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Niamh to North Melbourne," Harwood said.

"Niamh’s performances for Tipperary have been outstanding. She has a high level of speed and agility, and her ability to break the lines and take the game forward stood out to us. Importantly, she also plays with a competitive edge. 

"Her attributes will be very valuable for us on field, and her professionalism and high performance standards will be a big asset for our entire program. As soon as we met Niamh, we felt she would be a fantastic fit for our club, and we can’t wait to have her involved."

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Martin is the fifth new Roo ahead of AFLW Season 8, joining Kate Shierlaw, Lucinda Pullar, Eliza Shannon and Elizabeth McGrath. 

She also becomes the third Irish Roo on North Melbourne’s list alongside Vikki Wall and Erika O’Shea who joined the program last season from Meath and Cork respectively.