Blaithin Mackin loves playing Gaelic and AFLW but it means living a double life

Of all the sacrifices athletes make in pursuit of their dreams, for Melbourne AFLW premiership player Blaithin Mackin, it’s her mum’s Sunday roast back in Ireland.

The 26-year-old Irishwoman spends four to five months in Australia playing with the Demons, and the other lion’s share of the year…