Name: Mikayla Bowen
Nickname: Bowie
Hometown: Darlington, Perth, WA
Junior club: Swan Districts Football Club
Other sports you play/have played: Basketball, soccer, athletics.
Favourite thing about being a part of the Cats: The beautiful people that make the club culture so rich.
Which teammate has helped you the most: All of them so far! I can’t thank them enough for being so welcoming.
What is your pre-game routine: Get good fuel in for the day, treat the day as if it were any other, get my hair braided by Liv, music.
What’s on your pre-game playlist: Drake, Drake & Drake.
Best/toughest opponent you have played on and why: Playing majority of my AFLW career on the wing so far, I would have to say Steph Cain. Her ability to hold width is something I have taken many notes of!
Favourite footy memory: The whole journey so far I would say – there are moments within that peak and others that dip but I think I am just present in the process and loving it. Coming to the Geelong Cats was pretty special …
Favourite AFLW player from another club: Anne Hatchard (ADEL)
Favourite AFL men’s player: Josh Kennedy (WCE)
What position do you wish you could play: More inside-midfield!
Snazzy footy boots or simple/classic footy boots: Pfff, snazzy boots make you faster.
Which teammate is most likely to go into coaching after their playing career finishes: I would have to say either Renee Garing or Nina Morrison.
Fun fact: I’m not sure if this is common knowledge, but I come from a family of Ballerina’s – I was the first girl in generations not to do Ballet. Those that know me could see why!
Podcast recommendation: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Settle the debate - Parma or Parmi: Coming from WA – it’s Parmi.
Favourite movie: Creed
Favourite TV show: CrossFit Games Series
Describe yourself in one word: Small
