Mikayla Morrison facts for kids

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

Mikayla was chosen by Fremantle in the 2020 AFL Women's draft. This is like a special selection event where teams pick new players. Before joining the AFLW, she played for Western Australia (WA) in the National Under 18s Championships in 2019. She was also part of the AFL Women's National Academy, which helps young talented players develop their skills.

Mikayla's AFLW Journey

Mikayla did not play any games in her first season with Fremantle. However, she made her first appearance in Round 4 of the 2022 AFL Women's season 6. This was an exciting moment for her.

Rising Star Nomination

In her third game, which was also her first home game at Fremantle Oval, Mikayla played incredibly well. She kicked three goals, which helped her team a lot. Because of her great performance, she was nominated for the AFL Women's Rising Star award. This award celebrates young players who show great talent and potential.

Facing Injuries

Unfortunately, in her very next game, Mikayla suffered a serious injury to her left knee. This type of injury is called an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL). It meant she could not play for the rest of that season. When she returned to training the following year, she sadly injured her right knee in the same way.

A Strong Comeback

After a long time away from the game, Mikayla made a fantastic return to play for Fremantle in October 2024. This was 973 days after her last game. Her comeback showed her amazing determination and strength.

External links

• Mikayla Morrison's profile on the official website of the Fremantle Football Club
• Mikayla Morrison at AustralianFootball.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
• WAFL playing statistics