Mikayla Morrison facts for kids

Mikayla Morrison (born 1 March 2002) is an Australian rules football player. She used to play for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league.

Becoming an AFLW Player

Mikayla was chosen by the Fremantle Football Club in the 2020 AFL Women's draft. She was the 30th player picked overall. Before joining the AFLW, Mikayla played for Western Australia (WA). She represented her state at the National Under 18s Championships in 2019. She was also selected to be part of the AFL Women's National Academy. This academy helps talented young players develop their skills.

Making Her Mark in AFLW

Mikayla did not play any games in her first season. But she made her big debut in Round 4 of the 2022 AFL Women's season 6. In just her third game, Mikayla played really well. This game was her first time playing at her home ground, Fremantle Oval. She kicked three goals, which is a great achievement for a forward player. Because of her excellent performance, she was nominated for the AFL Women's Rising Star award that week. This award celebrates young players who show great potential.

Overcoming Big Challenges

Unfortunately, in her very next game, Mikayla faced a big challenge. She suffered a serious knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament injury. This injury ended her season early. When she started training again the next year, she sadly injured her other knee in the same way. It was a tough time for her.

However, Mikayla showed amazing determination. After 973 days, which is more than two and a half years, she made a fantastic return to play for Fremantle in October 2024. This showed her incredible strength and love for the game.