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 9 January 1997) is an Australian rules football player. She played for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league. Throughout her career, she played as both a forward and a midfielder. Imahra made history as West Coast's very first female player chosen in the draft. She played in the club's first-ever AFLW game in 2020.
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Imahra Cameron's Football Journey
Imahra Cameron started playing junior football for a team called Kelmscott. Later, she joined 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, the WAWFL league changed its name to the WAFL Women's. Imahra then joined the Swan Districts team. She helped her team reach the very first grand final of the new WAFL Women's league.
Joining the West Coast Eagles
In October 2019, Imahra was chosen by the West Coast Eagles. She was pick number 19 in the AFLW national draft. Adam Selwood, who was in charge of women's football at the club, said she had a special "X-factor" and was very quick and exciting to watch.
End of Her Time at West Coast
After playing for the West Coast Eagles for several seasons, Imahra Cameron was delisted by the club in November 2022. This means she was no longer part of their team.
Making a Difference Off-Field
Imahra Cameron is an Indigenous Australian. She is also 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 and other mentors act as strong female role models for these young women.
