Kiera Mueller
| Kiera Mueller | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Kiera Mueller | ||
| Date of birth | April 21, 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sturt Football Club (SANFLW) | ||
| Draft | No. 69, 2022 draft | ||
| Debut | Round 7, 2022 (S7), Adelaide | ||
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Adelaide | 27 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2024 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Kiera Mueller (born 21 April 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She plays primarily as a small defender and was drafted by Adelaide with pick 69 in the 2022 AFL Women's draft.
Early life
Mueller grew up in South Australia and was involved in a range of sports including netball, gymnastics and jump rope, before taking up football in 2017 with Blackwood Football Club.[1]
She progressed through the SANFLW system with Sturt and was later part of the Adelaide Crows Academy. In 2021, she represented South Australia at the AFLW Under-18 Championships.[2]
AFLW career
Mueller was selected by Adelaide with pick 69 in the 2022 draft.[3] She made her senior debut in Round 7 of Season 7 (2022) and became a consistent member of the Crows' backline, playing every match since her debut.[1]
In 2023, Mueller earned a Rising Star nomination after a strong performance in Round 7, where she recorded 12 disposals at 92 percent efficiency against the Western Bulldogs.[4]
She continued her form into 2024 and re-signed with Adelaide at the end of the season, committing to the club until 2025.[5]
Playing style
Mueller is known for her speed, clean disposal, and ability to read the play across half-back. A left-footed defender, she regularly contributes to Adelaide’s transition game with intercepts and precise kicking.[1]
Personal life
Mueller has spoken publicly about living with coeliac disease, which she was diagnosed with at age 17, as well as endometriosis. She has used her platform to raise awareness about these conditions and how they impact athletes.[6]
Statistics
Updated to the end of the 2024 season[7]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
B
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2022 (S7) | Adelaide | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 11 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 2023 | Adelaide | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 48 | 121 | 29 | 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 4.0 | 10.1 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Adelaide | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 31 | 66 | 13 | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 6.6 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0 |
References
- ^ a b c "AFLW: Get to know Kiera Mueller". Adelaide Football Club. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Kiera Mueller". Rookie Me Central. 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "AFLW Draft: Pick 69 – Kiera Mueller". South Australian National Football League. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Ben (24 October 2023). "Young Crow Kiera Mueller credits premiership teammates for Rising Star nomination". Seven News. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Mueller re-signs with Crows until 2025". Adelaide Football Club. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Kiera Mueller: Living and playing with coeliac disease". The Gluten Free Athlete. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Kiera Mueller - Player Stats by Season". Australian Football. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
External links
- Kiera Mueller's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- Kiera Mueller at AustralianFootball.com