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Tyla Hanks

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Hanks’ star status amongst the league’s best needs no validation, but a third-place finish in the 2025 league best and fairest proved her place as a bonafide marquee player. Drafted by Melbourne with pick No.6 in 2018, Hanks debuted in 2019 and was named the AFLW Rising Star in 2021. With two club Best and Fairests and three second place trophies, the Demons’ vice-captain is a driving force in the Melbourne midfield. Hanks’ touch, skill and field kicking sets her apart as one of the league’s midfield maestros.
Tyla Hanks
Hanks’ star status amongst the league’s best needs no validation, but a third-place finish in the 2025 league best and fairest proved her place as a bonafide marquee player. Drafted by Melbourne with pick No.6 in 2018, Hanks debuted in 2019 and was named the AFLW Rising Star in 2021. With two club Best and Fairests and three second place trophies, the Demons’ vice-captain is a driving force in the Melbourne midfield. Hanks’ touch, skill and field kicking sets her apart as one of the league’s midfield maestros.
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Premiership
Years award won:
2022 (S7)
Best & Fairest
Years award won:
2021, 2023
NAB AFLW Rising Star
Years award won:
2021
Best & Fairest Second Place
Years award won:
2022 (S7), 2024, 2025
Best & Fairest Third Place
Years award won:
2022 (S6)
AFLPA 22under22 Team
Years award won:
2021, 2022 (S6)
All Australian
Years award won:
2025

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    WK 4 | Hanks banks another with deft dribbler

    Tyla Hanks continues her side’s hot start with a cool kick along the deck

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  • 00:28
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    AFLW | Player Spotlight | Tyla Hanks

    Watch as Tyla Hanks tears up pre-season session

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  • 03:23

    AFLW | Tyla Hanks | Interview

    We spoke to Vice-Captain Tyla Hanks about how the group are feeling ahead of the commencement of S8.

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  • 04:31

    AFLW S7 Best and Fairest | Runner-Up | Tyla Hanks

    Tyla Hanks receives runner-up at the 2022 AFLW Season Seven Best and Fairest.

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  • 03:06

    AFLW | Mid-Season Chat | Tyla Hanks

    We caught up with Tyla Hanks to discuss the first half of S7 and the team's upcoming RD6 match in Fremantle.

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  • 02:30

    Hanks' journey to Rising Star glory

    Tyla Hanks sits down at the MCG to reflect on her 2021 season and career to date

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  • 01:00

    On the track with our Rising Star

    Tyla Hanks straps on a GoPro for Tuesday night's session

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  • 01:33

    A walk to training with Tyla Hanks

    Fresh off a Rising Star nomination, Tyla Hanks speaks for the first time as she walks to Gosch's Paddock

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  • 01:46

    Tyla Hanks | Rising Star Nomination

    Watch all the highlights from Tyla Hanks' Rising Star Nomination game

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  • 03:42

    Lil's Quiz | Tyla Hanks v Aliesha Newman

    Lil's Quiz returns as Tyla Hanks and Aliesha Newman are tested on their teammate knowledge

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  • 00:50

    Inside Melbourne | Hanks' deer run in

    Tyla Hanks explains some trouble she has had on the road in recent years

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