Berry and Tighe receive AFLW coaching pathway scholarships
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Deanna Berry and Áine Tighe, both current AFLW players, have been awarded coaching pathway scholarships by the AFL Coaches Association for 2026. The scholarships will allow them to participate in a study tour to the United States early next year, focused on high-performance coaching. Berry, co-captain of the Western Bulldogs, has experience as a senior assistant coach, while Tighe has served as a development coach for Fremantle and faced challenges with injuries since 2020. The AFLCA aims to create more opportunities for women in coaching roles.
- •Deanna Berry awarded AFLCA coaching scholarship for 2026.
- •Áine Tighe continues coaching despite injury challenges.
- •Both players to participate in U.S. coaching study tour.
- •Berry has extensive coaching experience in local leagues.
- •Tighe is involved with Fremantle's Next Generation Academy.
- 4:57 AMAFL — Bulldog, Docker awarded AFLW coaching pathway scholarships
"Deanna Berry and Áine Tighe will take part in a study tour to the US to continue their coaching journeys
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