Mikayla Hyde (born 12 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Hyde was selected by Fremantle as a replacement player after Leah Mascall was injured during the pre-season training.[1] Hyde played for Swan Districts in the WAFL Women's league (WAFLW).[2]

Mikayla Hyde
Mikayla Hyde in January 2021 after her debut AFLW game
Personal information
Full name Mikayla Hyde
Date of birth (2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 (age 22)
Original team(s) Swan Districts (WAFLW)
Debut Round 1, 2021, Fremantle vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Fremantle Oval
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Collingwood
Number 22
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021–2023 Fremantle 29 (8)
2024– Collingwood 01 (0)
Total 30 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2024 season.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

She made her debut in the opening round of the 2021 AFL Women's season in Fremantle's win over Greater Western Sydney.[3] It was announced she re-signed with the Dockers on 5 June 2021.[4][5]

In December 2023, Hyde was traded to Collingwood in exchange for Ashleigh Brazill with picks being traded too as part of a massive 11-club trade.[6]

Personal life

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Her identical twin sister Brianna also plays football for Swan Districts.[2]

Statistics

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Statistics are correct to the end of the 2024 season.[7]
Legend
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Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals 
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds 
  H  
Handballs 
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Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2021 Fremantle 28 4 1 0 12 16 28 5 9 0.3 0.0 3.0 4.0 7.0 1.3 2.3
2022 (S6) Fremantle 28 11 6 2 60 23 83 16 35 0.5 0.2 5.5 2.1 7.5 1.5 3.2
2022 (S7) Fremantle 28 8 1 2 40 16 56 10 23 0.1 0.3 5.0 2.0 7.0 1.3 2.9
2023 Fremantle 28 6 0 0 51 18 69 10 16 0.0 0.0 8.5 3.0 11.5 1.7 2.7
2024 Collingwood 22 1 0 0 3 3 6 1 2 0.0 0.0 3.0 3.0 6.0 1.0 2.0
Career 30 8 4 166 76 242 42 85 0.3 0.1 5.5 2.5 8.1 1.4 2.8

References

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  1. ^ Reilly, Eliza (22 January 2021). "Dockers' train-on surprised with AFLW contract". The West Australian. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Brianna and Mikayla Hyde – The Twins Making Opponents Double Take". Swan Districts Football Club. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Team: How to make your debut in 10 days!". www.fremantlefc.com.au. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. ^ "AFLW: Super six sign on!". fremantlefc.com.au. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  5. ^ Black, Sarah (5 June 2021). "Is another Blue on the move? The deals yet to be done". AFL Women's Media. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Collingwood Farewells Brazill, Pies Welcome Mikayla Hyde". Collingwood. Telstra. 14 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Mikayla Hyde". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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