Mikayla Hyde

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Mikayla Hyde
Mikayla Hyde Jan 2021.jpg
Hyde in January 2021 with Fremantle
Personal information
Full name Mikayla Hyde
Date of birth (2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 (age 23)
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2021–2023 Fremantle 29 (8)
2024– Collingwood 4 (2)
Total33 (10)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 3, 2025.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Mikayla Hyde (born 12 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Collingwood in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She has previously played for Fremantle in the AFLW.

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State football

Hyde played for Swan Districts in the WAFL Women's league (WAFLW). [1] She joined the club in 2015 as part of the Rogers Cup squad together with her identical twin Brianna. [1] Together with Brianna, she has also represented Western Australia in the U-18 age group. [2]

AFLW career

Fremantle

Hyde was selected by Fremantle as a replacement player after Leah Mascall was injured during the pre-season training. [3] She made her debut in the opening round of the 2021 AFL Women's season in Fremantle's win over Greater Western Sydney. [4] It was announced she re-signed with Fremantle on 5 June 2021. [5] [6] At the club, Hyde was utilised mostly as a small forward, known for her agility and forward pressure. She had a standout 2022 year, playing 18 games over season 6 and season 7, collecting 12 disposals in 2 games. [7]

Collingwood

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. [8] She made her club debut in Week 10 of the 2024 AFL Women's season against Melbourne. [9]

Personal life

Hyde grew up in Perth with her identical twin sister Brianna who also plays football for Swan Districts. [1]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2024 season. [10]
Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2021 Fremantle 28410121628590.30.03.04.07.01.32.3
2022 (S6) Fremantle 28116260238316350.50.25.52.17.51.53.2
2022 (S7) Fremantle 2881240165610230.10.35.02.07.01.32.9
2023 Fremantle 2860051186910160.00.08.53.011.51.72.7
2024 Collingwood 22100336120.00.03.03.06.01.02.0
Career30841667624242850.30.15.52.58.11.42.8

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Brianna and Mikayla Hyde – The Twins Making Opponents Double Take". Swan Districts Football Club. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. "WA players selected for 2020 NAB AFLW and AFL National Draft Combine". WA Football. 3 September 2020.
  3. Reilly, Eliza (22 January 2021). "Dockers' train-on surprised with AFLW contract". The West Australian. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. "Team: How to make your debut in 10 days!". www.fremantlefc.com.au. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. "AFLW: Super six sign on!". fremantlefc.com.au. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  6. 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.
  7. "Mikayla Hyde". Fremantle . Telstra . Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  8. "Collingwood Farewells Brazill, Pies Welcome Mikayla Hyde". Collingwood . Telstra. 14 December 2023.
  9. "Selection". Collingwood . Telstra. 31 October 2024.
  10. "Mikayla Hyde". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 November 2024.