Keira embracing unreal opportunity at just 15

Not only do Swan Districts still sit atop the WAFLW ladder but they’ve now added in a 15-year-old who has made an immediate impact with Keira Fawcett making the most of what she calls an ‘unreal’ experience already.

Keira along with twin sister Khalia have been down in Perth, having grown up in Karratha over the past three years, and have made a football home for themselves at Swan Districts having started playing with the Rogers Cup team in 2025.

They have been still doing that in 2026 and are big reasons why that team currently sits on top of the ladder, but so does the WAFL Women’s team that Keira has now been part of five times now this season, and the past four weeks straight.

While only 15, Keira has looked right at home at senior level already and that included kicking four goals to go with 19 possessions in a win against South Fremantle, and she has had another 22 disposals and two goals still over the past two weeks.

It has been quite the hectic time, though, with juggling school, the football commitments and everything else, so she is thankful to be on holidays right now.

“It takes weights off my shoulders and i feel like it gives me time to reset and relax,” Keira said.

“The holidays has given me time to work on myself and to not stress about school. This is where i can take the time to chill and recover.”

WAFLW experience so far

Keira was already enjoying finding her feet in the Rogers Cup team at Swan Districts alongside sister Khalia, and with how well the senior team was performing she didn’t necessarily expect to get an opportunity in that team.

But she’s certainly happy that it’s happened and has enjoyed everything about those last four WAFLW games in-a-row she has now been part of.

“I have enjoyed the experience to be able to play WAFLW at my age and I think it’s been unreal of what I can give to the game,” she said.

“I think now being exposed to the level of the game, it has pushed me to challenge myself to trying new skills and to work on things I need to improve on.”

Breakout performance with four goals

That game against South Fremantle back in Round 12 was an incredible sight to see a 15-year-old kick those four goals, have 19 possessions and to have such a significant impact already against high-quality and experienced opposition.

Keira herself could scarcely believe how well she was able to play so early into her WAFL Women’s career.

“I felt happy with performance but that then pushes me to do better in next game and the game following that,” Keira said.

“I feel like i put my skills to good use in that game and to be able to kick 4 goals in a high levelled game felt surreal. I just hope i can keep bringing to the game in the future and hopefully make it all the way.”

Setting into team sitting in top spot

It’s one thing to get a chance in the WAFL Women’s team as a 15-year-old if you’re part of a side just looking to blood talent for the future, but that’s not the case with Keira in this Swan Districts team.

She has slotted right into a team sitting on top of the ladder and she’s thriving, and couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity.

“I’m so grateful to be in a team with such amazing footballers and i know I can look up to them,” Keira said.

“It inspires me to work harder and to challenge myself into trying new things. Being in a team that is going so well makes me work harder especially with team selections, it also makes me feel like i have done my job in games.

“It teaches me how I can be a better footballer and how the game can be played under different circumstances.”

Sharing whole journey with twin sister

Given how well Keira has already adjusted to playing in the WAFL Women’s team, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Khalia get an opportunity soon too with her also playing well in that Swan Districts’ Rogers Cup team that is performing so impressively.

Whether that happens or not in 2026, Keira is just thankful to have her sister there with her as they go on their journeys together whether it’s with their football, schooling and making the move to Perth.

“She has been my biggest support through all the years of footy whether that is at junior footy or state or even WAFLW, she always challenges me to get better,” Keira said.

“She always has my back whether that’s pushing me to finish gym sessions or games or just striving to be a better person. We both love to push each other to get better and that what I am so grateful for.

“To be able to have someone like her by my side through all my footy journey, doing everything together has been a lucky opportunity. I hope to see her soon playing beside me in WAFLW.”

Adjusting to life in Perth

Having spent their whole life in Karratha up until three years ago, it was a big move for Keira and Khalia to come to Perth.

She is happy to admit that it’s had its challenges and it took a while to get used to living down in the city, but the longer they are here the more at home they continue to feel.

“Being down here for now three years, i feel like I’ve adjusted well,” Keira said.

“There has been times where i want to go back to Karratha and play the footy up there or go back to school there but Perth has provided me with lots of opportunities.

“It was a lot to adjust to as Perth being a bigger and busier city, it’s given me opportunity to explore and try new things. Overall, i have adjusted to living in Perth and I’m enjoying it down here.”