Name: Mia Skinner
Nickname: Skinny
Hometown: Mooroopna
Junior club: Torquay
Do you have a job outside of footy: I am GDO (Game Development Officer) at AFL Barwon and was a barista.
Other sports you have played: I played basketball from the ages 10-17
Favourite thing about being a part of the Cats: The sense of feeling at home when I walk into the club.
Which teammate has helped you the most: Darcy Moloney has always been a massive part of my development as we did a lot of work together in the off seasons with each other. Also the knowledge and experience Shelley Scott has shared with me this season so far has been very helpful.
What is your pre-game routine: Always have to have at least three meals before the game and usually it’s the same meals and food every time.
What’s on your pre-game playlist: Love a bit of ABBA to get me up and about.
Toughest opponent you have played on and why: One of the toughest opponents I played on was Gena Lawson-Tavan she played for Darebin Falcons. She was just very physical and tried to get in my head.
Favourite footy memory: Either kicking the wining goal in under 18s at Torquay to get us into finals or getting redrafted this year as not many people get a second chance so that was one special night!
Favourite AFLW player from another club: Ellie Blackburn
Favourite AFL men’s player: Tyson Stengle or Tom Papley
What other position do you wish you could play: Wing because you kind of have the freedom to go deep in defence but also on a fast play can go deep forward as well.
Snazzy or simple footy boots colour: Simple; your footy will do the talking.
Which teammate is most likely to go into coaching after their playing career finishes: Georgie Rankin
Fun fact: I have an addiction to Peter Alexander PJs
Podcast recommendation: CatterBoxes
Settle the debate:
Parma or Parmi? Parmi and if you think otherwise you’re wrong
Potato cakes or potato scallops? Potato cake
Favourite movie: Mamma Mia
Favourite TV show: Friends
Describe yourself in one word: Clumsy
Follow Mia on Social Media
Instagram: @mia_skinner11
TikTok: @miaskinner1
