North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos forward Vikki Wall will sit out the 2023 NAB AFLW Season after accepting an opportunity with Ireland’s women's rugby sevens program ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

A highly respected and credentialed Gaelic player, Wall arrived at Arden Street ahead of AFLW Season 7 following consecutive Player of the Year awards for Meath and back-to-back All-Ireland Championship wins.

The 25-year-old smoothly adapted to Australian Football, playing all 13 games in her debut campaign and finishing top five in the voting for the AFLPA’s Best First Year Player award.

North Melbourne head of women’s football Nathan Hrovat said the club will miss Wall’s presence but is equally excited for her. 

"Whilst we are disappointed to lose Vikki for the upcoming season, we appreciate the significance of the opportunity presented to her," he said.

"Although we were unable to balance the commitments required with Irish Rugby’s sevens program, we are excited for Vikki in her pursuit to represent her country at next year’s Olympic Games.

"We expect Vikki to return to our program ahead of the 2024 AFLW season but, importantly, wish her the very best in her Olympics campaign."

With Wall moved to the inactive list, the Kangaroos will have the opportunity to select a replacement player before the season gets underway on September 1.