Taylor Mesiti | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 22 March 1998 | ||
Original team(s) | VU Western Spurs | ||
Draft | 2018 expansion signing | ||
Debut | Round 6, 2019, North Melbourne vs. Collingwood, at Marvel Stadium | ||
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender/forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | North Melbourne | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2019–2020 | North Melbourne | 2 (0) | |
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Taylor Mesiti (born 22 March 1998) is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Originally a basketballer, she was one of North Melbourne's 2018 signings for their expansion into the AFLW after playing football for the VU Western Spurs, the St Kilda Sharks and the Casey Demons. [1] She had also represented Vic Metro at the 2016 AFL Youth Girls National Championships. [2]
She debuted for North Melbourne in round 6 of the 2019 season against Collingwood at Marvel Stadium. [3] In June 2020, Mesiti decided to step away from the game. [4]
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