Overview

• On May 27, Carlton’s AFLW players voted to appoint Abbie McKay as captain for the upcoming season.
• She becomes the first AFLW player to lead the same club her father, Andrew McKay, captained during his 244-game career in 2003.
• After playing four matches in her 2019 debut and missing the 2020 season, McKay has since finished second in Carlton’s best and fairest count three times.
• Her leadership group includes vice-captain Mimi Hill, key forward recruit Tara Bohanna and defender Harriet Cordner.
• Kerryn Peterson has shifted to the inactive list for her pregnancy but will remain with the group to mentor emerging leaders.