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Mikayla Western (born 1 July 1998) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She previously played for the Fremantle Football Club.
Mikayla Western | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 1 July 1998 | ||
Original team(s) | Claremont (WAFLW) | ||
Draft | 2021 AFL Women's draft | ||
Debut | Round 9, 2022 AFL Women's season 6, Fremantle vs. Melbourne, at Optus Stadium | ||
Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Medium Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | West Coast | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2022 | Fremantle | 1 (0) | |
2022– | West Coast | 17 (3) | |
Total | 18 (3) | ||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Mikayla is the sister of former Fremantle player Joel Western.[1] She was recruited as a top-up player by Fremantle in the 2021 AFL Women's draft, and was a train-on during the 2022 AFL Women's season 6 pre-season.[2] She made her debut in round nine against Melbourne at Optus Stadium.[3] She was delisted by Fremantle at the season's end, having played just one senior game, before being drafted by West Coast with pick 53 in the 2022 AFL Women's draft.[4]
Western made her debut for West Coast in the opening round of the 2022 AFL Women's season 7 against Port Adelaide, collecting 12 disposals and kicking a goal during the twelve point win.[5] [6]
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