Tayla Harris made a triumphant comeback on Saturday night, taking Carlton through to the AFLW grand final for the first time ever.
Harris led her team through a defiant performance at the preliminary final at Ikon Park in Melbourne - with the Blues defeating the Dockers 9.10 (64) to 4.4 (28).
Harris hasn't let the online vitriol and controversy surrounding a now infamous photograph of her kicking a goal get in the way of taking the Blues into their first ever AFLW grand final.
Tayla Harris made a triumphant comeback on Saturday night, taking Carlton through to the AFLW grand final for the first time ever
The 21-year-old star had a tough week after she was viciously trolled online over a photo of her kicking a goal that has since gone viral around the world (Pictured: Harris in the semi-final at Ikon Park on Saturday)
The 21-year-old star's support from the AFL and AFLW may have contributed to her stellar game - with the athlete saying she was able to find inspiration in the harrassment.
'If anything it's helped me, it's stuff I use as motivation,' Harris said of the online abuse.
Other stands out from the game were Lauren Brazzale and Maddy Prespakis, while Kiara Bowers outshone an otherwise disappointing Dockers performance.
But it was Harris' series of spectacular goals and tackles throughout the game that truly captivated the crowd.
The 21-year-old star's support from the AFL and AFLW may have contributed to her stellar game - saying it has helped fuel her determination (Pictured: Harris in the semi-final at Ikon Park on Saturday)
Harris stormed the field, as she marked and goalled at around 13 minutes and broke the pack for a big mark inside 50 early in the second term - leading Carlton with six goals by the end of the third quarter.
The Freemantle team were plagued with bad luck from the get-go, with captain Kara Donnellan withdrawing from the game half way through due to a problem with her knee.
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