Tayla Harris
AFLW STAR, CHAMPION BOXER
Tayla Harris is an Australian Rules Footballer, professional boxer and former Young Australian of the Year Victoria.
After a photograph of Tayla kicking a goal became the target of online trolling in 2019, she courageously used the experience to fight online bullying and promote greater respect towards female athletes as a testament to her tireless advocacy NAB commissioned a bronze statue to be build and displayed at Marvel stadium and Amazon Prime released a powerful documentary More Than A Kick to showcase Tayla's story.
Tayla began her AFLW journey as a marquee signing with the Brisbane Lions for the inaugural season of the AFLW competition in 2017. In her first season she received an All-Australian team selection and has since been selected on three more occasions.
Tayla moved to Victoria and was traded to Carlton. She was the club's leading goal kicker on two occasions and collected Mark of the Year two years running.
Following the 2021 season, Tayla joined the Melbourne Football Club in season seven, Tayla and the Demons captured their first premiership.
Tayla also has an impressive professional boxing resume, boasting 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. She has held two weight division titles as an Australian Champion and the Australasian middleweight title, a testament to her incredible athletic ability, toughness and desire to push boundaries, set goals and inspire across two different sports. Tayla has aspirations to one day fight for a World Title.
