Bláithín Mackin

Bláithín Mackin
Personal information
Born (1999-01-20) 20 January 1999
Northern Ireland
Original team County Armagh (LGFA)
Debut Round 4, 2022 (S7), Melbourne vs. Brisbane, at Casey Fields
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Melbourne
Number 31
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022 (S7)– Melbourne 36 (7)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Bláithín Mackin (born 20 January 1999) is an Irish player of Australian rules football who plays for Melbourne in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Born in Northern Ireland, she hails from County Armagh in the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association.[1][2]

She is the sister of "triple-code" footballer Aimee Mackin.[3]

AFL Women's career

After signing to Melbourne in the AFL Women's prior to the 2022 season 7, Mackin quickly became an important part of the Demons' team. After her round four debut against Brisbane, Mackin played ten games in her debut year including the Grand Final win, becoming a premiership player in her debut season.[1]

Prior to the 2026 AFL Women's season, Mackin was placed on Melbourne's inactive list as she returned home to play Gaelic football in Ireland.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Blaithin Mackin | AFL". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Vinall, Marnie (20 November 2025). "Blaithin Mackin loves playing Gaelic and AFLW but it means living a double life". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Mackin sisters star as holders Armagh beat Donegal". British Broadcasting Corporation. 26 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Team Update | Mackin moves to inactive list". melbournefc.com.au. 29 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Loughran, Neil (24 April 2026). "'It was four years on the trot - no break, no let-up': How burnout fears brought Blaithin Mackin back home". Irish News.
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