Sophie McKay (footballer)

This article is about the Australian rules footballer. For the fictional character, see Sophie McKay.

Sophie McKay
Personal information
Born (2006-04-27) 27 April 2006
Original teams Sandringham Dragons (Talent League Girls)
Prahran (VAFA)
Draft No. 17 (F/D), 2024 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2025, Carlton vs. Collingwood, at Princes Park
Height 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 55
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2025– Carlton 15 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Sophie McKay (born 27 April 2006) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

Junior career

McKay played for the Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League Girls. She averaged 22.5 disposals a game in 2024.[1] She also represented Vic Metro in the Under 18 Championships.[2]

AFL career

McKay was selected by Carlton with pick 17 of the 2024 AFLW draft under the father-daughter rule.[3] She made her debut in round one of the 2025 AFLW season.[4]

In round four of the 2025 season, McKay earned a nomination for the 2025 AFL Women's Rising Star after kicking two goals and having 13 disposals.[5] At the end of the 2025 season she came fifth in the voting for the award.[6] She also won a place in the 2025 AFLW 22 Under 22 team.[7]

Statistics

Updated to the end of the 2025 season.[8]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2025 Carlton 55 15 18 12 117 79 196 31 39 1.2 0.8 7.8 5.3 13.1 2.1 2.6 1
Career 15 18 12 117 79 196 31 39 1.2 0.8 7.8 5.3 13.1 2.1 2.6 1

Personal life

McKay's father, Andrew, played 244 games for Carlton in the AFL.[9] Her sister, Abbie, is also a current Carlton player.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Sophie McKay". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  2. ^ Williams, Peter. "Victorian 2024 AFLW U18s squads named". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Pick No.17: McKay legacy continues for Sophie's homecoming". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  4. ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Full circle: Sophie McKay to debut for Blues". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  5. ^ McWilliams, Phoebe. "Father-daughter Blue earns Rising Star nod after impressive start". afl.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Zippy Fish named 2025 Telstra AFLW Rising Star". afl.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  7. ^ Bianchi, Isabella. "22under22: Two emerging stars earn their spot". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Sophie McKay". AFLW Stats. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  9. ^ Bastiani, Gemma. "This new Blue with a famous father is continuing her family legacy". afl.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  10. ^ Chessler, Isabella. "McKay sisters relishing playing together". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
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