Makaela Tuhakaraina
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| Makaela Tuhakaraina | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 23 August 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Original team(s) | South Fremantle (WAFLW) | ||
| Draft | No. 38, 2021 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut |
Round 1, 2022, Fremantle vs. West Coast, at Fremantle Oval | ||
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Fremantle | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Fremantle | 9 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season. | |||
Makaela Tuhakaraina (born 23 August 2003) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
Tuhakaraina was drafted by Fremantle with their fourth selection, and 38th overall in the 2021 AFL Women's draft. A former junior rugby league player, she switched to playing Australian rules football in 2020 when COVID-19 related led to the women's rugby league season being cancelled due to a lack of teams.[1]
Tuhakaraina made her debut in the opening round of the 2022 AFL Women's season, playing as a small forward.
References
- ^ Reilly, Eliza (20 July 2021). "Sidestep Lifts AFLW Chance". The West Australian. p. 61.
External links
- Makaela Tuhakaraina's profile on the official website of the Fremantle Football Club
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- WAFL playing statistics
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