Mikayla Western
| Mikayla Western | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 1 July 1998 | ||
| Original team | Claremont (WAFLW) | ||
| Draft | 2021 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut | Round 9, 2022 AFL Women's season 6, Fremantle vs. Melbourne, at Optus Stadium | ||
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Medium Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022 | Fremantle | 1 (0) | |
| 2022– | West Coast | 39 (10) | |
| Total | 40 (10) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mikayla Western (born 1 July 1998) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She previously played for the Fremantle Football Club.
AFLW career
Mikayla is the sister of former Fremantle player Joel Western.[1] She was recruited as a top-up player by Fremantle in the 2021 AFL Women's draft, and was a train-on during the 2022 AFL Women's season 6 pre-season.[2] She made her debut in round nine against Melbourne at Optus Stadium.[3] She was not retained by Fremantle at the season's end, having played just the one senior game, before being drafted by West Coast with pick 53 in the 2022 AFL Women's draft.[4]
Western made her debut for West Coast in the opening round of the 2022 AFL Women's season 7 against Port Adelaide, collecting 12 disposals and kicking a goal during the twelve point win.[5][6]
Western was appointed vice-captain of West Coast ahead of the 2025 AFL Women's season.[7]
Statistics
Updated to the end of the 2025 season.[8]
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2022 (S6) | Fremantle | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 2022 (S7) | West Coast | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 27 | 61 | 10 | 21 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 7.6 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 2023 | West Coast | 21 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 11 | 29 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 0 |
| 2024 | West Coast | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 58 | 27 | 85 | 9 | 53 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 7.7 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 2025 | West Coast | 21 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 56 | 52 | 108 | 16 | 43 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 9.8 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 10 | 12 | 188 | 137 | 325 | 48 | 149 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 8.1 | 1.2 | 3.7 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ McArdle, Jordan (26 June 2022). "AFLW draft 2022: Claremont speedster Mikayla Western hoping to join brother Joel at Fremantle Dockers". The West Australian. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Reilly, Eliza (6 March 2022). "Fremantle train-on Mikayla Western goes from university assignment down south to Optus Stadium debut". The West Australian. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Three late outs, top-up player added and defender to debut". fremantlefc. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Puttick, Stephanie (30 June 2022). "Western excited to fly with Eagles". westcoasteagles. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ AAP (27 August 2022). "Port Adelaide overrun by West Coast in AFLW debut, North Melbourne make early statement against Gold Coast". ABC.
- ^ "aflwstats". 27 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Staff writers (22 July 2025). "Aye, aye, captain: Your club's 2025 leadership group". afl.com.au/aflw. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ "Mikayla Western – player stats by season". Australian Football. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
External links
- Mikayla Western's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Mikayla Western at AustralianFootball.com