Áine McDonagh’s leap of faith

Now in her fifth season with Hawthorn in the AFLW, Irishwoman Áine McDonagh has converted a bold, life-changing decision into a triumph of will. Join Áine McDonagh behind the scenes of her Harper’s BAZAAR Australia/New Zealand November 2026 digital cover. Words: Daniel Williams Videographer: @tommy.excellent Photography: @dpodmore Fashion stylist: @rosalindseehusen Styling assistant: @lydiacampbellrobinson Hair: @johnelliottmakeup Makeup: @rebeccahvivian.makeup Production director: @rebeccamooreproductions Read us at: https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/ Follow us on TikTok: / @bazaaraustralia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bazaaraustralia/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/bazaaraustralia Add us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarpersBAZAARAustralia/ Follow us on Pinterest: / harpersbazaar // ABOUT BAZAAR // Sophisticated, elegant and provocative, Harper's BAZAAR is your source for everything beauty and skincare, and the latest fashion trends straight from the runway. We've showcased the visions of legendary editors, photographers and stylists proudly since 1867.