Mia King facts for kids
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King with North Melbourne in March 2021
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| Full name | Mia Margaret King | ||
| Date of birth | 6 April 2001 | ||
| Original team | Launceston (TWFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 49, 2019 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 4, 2020, North Melbourne v. Gold Coast, at Arden Street Oval |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
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Mia Margaret King, born on April 6, 2001, is a talented Australian rules footballer. She plays as a midfielder for the North Melbourne team in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league. Mia has been a key player for her club since joining. She signed a new contract in June 2021, showing her commitment to North Melbourne until the end of the 2023 season. In 2024, Mia achieved a major career highlight, becoming an AFLW premiership player.
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Mia's Football Journey
Starting Out in Football
Mia King began her football journey playing for the Launceston team. This was in the Tasmanian Women's Football League (TWFL). Her strong skills and dedication quickly caught the attention of professional clubs.
Joining the AFLW
Mia was drafted into the AFLW in 2019. She was picked by North Melbourne as the 49th player in the national draft. Her debut game was in Round 4 of the 2020 season. She played against the Gold Coast team at Arden Street Oval. Since then, she has become an important part of the North Melbourne team.
Playing as a Midfielder
Mia plays in the midfield, which is a very active position. Midfielders run all over the field. They help defend their goal and also help score goals. Mia's height is 166 cm, which helps her move quickly around the field. Her guernsey number is 23.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Mia King has achieved several important milestones in her career. One of her biggest achievements is winning the AFLW premiership in 2024. This means her team, North Melbourne, won the championship that year. This is a huge success for any football player.
Mia's Game Statistics
These statistics show how Mia King has performed in her AFLW career up to the end of the 2024 season. They help us understand her impact on the field.
| G | Goals | B | Behinds | K | Kicks | H | Handballs | D | Disposals | M | Marks | T | Tackles |
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2020 | North Melbourne | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 5 | 15 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 8.8 | 1.2 | 3.8 | |
| 2021 | North Melbourne | 23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 52 | 88 | 15 | 29 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 9.8 | 1.7 | 3.2 | |
| 2022 (S6) | North Melbourne | 23 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 68 | 91 | 159 | 26 | 68 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 14.5 | 2.4 | 6.2 | |
| 2022 (S7) | North Melbourne | 23 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 104 | 86 | 190 | 27 | 66 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 14.6 | 2.1 | 5.1 | |
| 2023 | North Melbourne | 23 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 122 | 121 | 243 | 25 | 107 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 20.2 | 2.1 | 8.9 | |
| 2024# | North Melbourne | 23 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 124 | 142 | 266 | 21 | 130 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 19.0 | 1.5 | 9.3 | |
| Career | 63 | 5 | 8 | 468 | 513 | 981 | 119 | 415 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 15.6 | 1.9 | 6.6 | |||
More About Mia King
- Mia King's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Mia King at AustralianFootball.com
