Kellie Gibson truly is a multi-code athlete, from winning a gold medal in the 2014 Youth Olympics, to competing for Western Australia in sprinting.

Her football career truly took off when she was selected to play in the inaugural women’s exhibition match in 2013 … at barely 17 years of age.

From there, she’s played exhibition matches for both the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, been named as one of two marquee signings for the Adelaide Crows, and won an AFLW Grand Final with that same club, before a move to Fremantle.

Gibson is an amazing role model for all younger women looking to get into top level sport – and she has a message for them on International Women's Day.

“Just chase your dreams and stick to your guns,” Gibson said.

“Don’t get caught up in things people say you can and can’t do – just give it your best.

“I think that’s the most important aspect, but also having fun while you’re doing it is important as well.”

Gibson also praises International Women’s Day, and its meaning worldwide.

The global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also making a call to action to accelerate women’s equality.

“It is a great day, and it’s the perfect time for us to showcase how far we’ve come as players, and also the women that are in this industry,” Gibson said.

“It’s really exciting… I think today is a great day to show how far we’ve also come as women, and that we stand up for what we believe in and what we dream for.

“It’s not every day you get to celebrate such a significant cause and today is the perfect day to really embrace who we are as women and what we bring to different fields around the world.

“Whether we’re out there playing, sitting at the desk, or a CEO leading a charge … it’s the perfect day to show what you’ve done and achieved.

“But also, to set a new path and see what more we can create.”