Imahra Cameron facts for kids
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Cameron with West Coast in 2020
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| Date of birth | 9 January 1997 | ||
| Original team | South Fremantle (WAWFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 19, 2019 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2020, West Coast v. Collingwood, at Victoria Park |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder/forward | ||
Imahra Cameron (born January 9, 1997) is an Australian rules footballer. She played for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league. Imahra played as both a forward (someone who tries to score goals) and a midfielder (someone who plays in the middle of the field). She was a very important player for West Coast. In fact, she was the first female player ever drafted by the club. She played in their very first AFLW game in 2020.
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Imahra's Early Football Journey
Imahra Cameron started playing football when she was young. She played junior football for a team called Kelmscott. After that, she moved on to play in the West Australian Women's Football League (WAWFL). In this league, she played for two different clubs: South Fremantle and the Perth Angels.
Playing in the WAFL Women's League
In 2019, a new league started called the WAFL Women's. This league took the place of the WAWFL. Imahra joined the Swan Districts team. She helped her team reach the very first grand final of this new league.
Joining the West Coast Eagles
Later in 2019, Imahra was chosen by the West Coast Eagles. This happened during the AFLW national draft. She was the 19th player picked overall. The club's head of women's football, Adam Selwood, said she had "X-factor" and was very fast and exciting to watch.
After Her Time with West Coast
Imahra Cameron played for the West Coast Eagles until November 2022. At that time, she was no longer part of the team.
Helping Her Community
Imahra Cameron is an Indigenous Australian. She is a mentor for a special program called Deadly Sista Girlz. This program helps young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. It teaches them about making good health choices. Imahra helps by being a strong female role model for these young women.
