AFL to decide if transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey can play women’s state league

AFTER being ruled ineligible to play in the AFLW, another D-Day looms for transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey.

Hannah Mouncey. Picture Kym Smith

The AFL is set to decide whether transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey can play in the women’s state league within the next week.

Mouncey, who played in the ACT women’s league after beginning her gender transition in 2015, met with league officials last week as they contemplate her application to play in Victoria.

The 28-year-old came to national attention in 2017 when her attempt to join the AFLW was stopped by the league, the day before the draft.

Protesters demonstrate outside AFL House after the league’s decision to not allow transgender players in the AFLW draft last year. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

She said league officials confirmed she could continue playing in Canberra but they appeared confused about the effects of gender transition and hormone treatment on strength.

The AFL has been contacted for comment.

Mouncey wrote on Twitter, just before midnight, she was drained by the recent media attention.

“I only do media because that’s the only time the AFL answers my Q’s,” she said. “Otherwise, I wouldn’t.”

- AAP

Everyone, I need a break from all the trans footy related posting. I’m so drained by seeing my face in the paper every week, being tagged in posts and talked about. For a while, please stop. I only do media because that’s the only time the AFL answers my Q’s, otherwise I wouldnt

— Hannah Mouncey 🤾‍♀️ (@HannahMouncey) February 5, 2018

Originally published as AFL to decide if transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey can play women’s state league