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Oliver Caffrey

Kangaroos knew they had a star after hearty Irish meal

Irish star Blaithin Bogue has turned her AFLW fortunes around at the all-conquering Kangaroos. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

As North Melbourne won their first AFLW premiership last November, Blaithin Bogue was watching on as an unknown, uncapped member of the Kangaroos squad.

Twelve months on, the 25-year-old Irishwoman shapes as arguably the most dangerous forward on the ground going into North's AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

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