Georgia McKee

Georgia McKee (born 24 April 2006) is an Australian rules footballer currently on the list of the Adelaide Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). A small forward known for her finishing ability and agility, she was recruited from the Central District Football Club in the SANFL Women's League and selected by Adelaide with pick No. 44 in the 2024 AFL Women's draft.

Georgia McKee
Personal information
Full name Georgia McKee
Date of birth (2006-04-24) April 24, 2006
Original team(s) Central District (SANFLW)
Draft No. 44, 2024 AFL Women's draft
Height 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Small forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2025– Adelaide 0 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Pre-debut.

Early career and junior achievements

McKee began playing Australian rules football with the Central District Football Club in the SANFL Women's League. In 2022, she produced a breakout game against West Adelaide with four second-half goals and seven tackles, finishing her debut season with 11 goals from nine matches, along with averages of 13.7 disposals and 3.6 inside 50s per game.[1]

She missed the 2023 season due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury but returned in 2024 to represent South Australia at the AFL Women's Under-18 Championships, where she was named the state's Most Valuable Player.[2] She also earned selection in the AFLW National Academy intake for 2024.[3]

SANFLW and representative highlights

McKee’s 2024 SANFLW season included strong performances in the forward line, with consistent goal kicking and forward pressure.[4] She was invited to the AFLW draft combine in September 2024, joining other South Australian prospects.[5]

AFLW draft and Adelaide career

Adelaide selected McKee with pick No. 44 in the 2024 AFL Women's draft.[6][7] The club described her as a “dangerous small forward” with strong finishing skills and the ability to kick on both sides of her body.[8]

Injury and 2025 season

In June 2025, McKee ruptured her ACL during a training session and was ruled out for the entire 2025 AFLW season. She was placed on the club’s inactive list.[9][10]

Playing style

McKee is recognised for her agility, goal sense, and forward craft. She applies strong defensive pressure inside 50 and is regarded as a creative and opportunistic small forward.[1][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "SANFLW 24 to Watch in 2024: #2 Georgia McKee". Rookie Me Central. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  2. ^ "McKee wins SA MVP at national championships". Code Sports. 14 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Future AFLW stars named in national academy". ABC News. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b "2024 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Georgia McKee (South Australia)". Rookie Me Central. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Seven Croweaters invited to AFLW Draft Combine". SANFL.com.au. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  6. ^ "South Australian talents headline AFLW draft". The Advertiser. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  7. ^ "AFLW: Crows draft Georgia McKee". AFC.com.au. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Georgia McKee – Player Profile". AFC.com.au. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  9. ^ "McKee to miss 2025 season". AFC.com.au. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Promising Crows rookie McKee out for season after ACL rupture". Messenger Community News. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
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