Eliza McNamara improves kicking to boost Melbourne in AFLW season

Melbourne midfielder Eliza McNamara is enjoying a career-best start to the 2026 AFLW season following a dedicated off-season training program. Working with kicking coach Mitch Merritt, McNamara refined her technique to improve her disposal efficiency from 53.8 percent in 2025 to 66.1 percent this season. The improvement follows her shift in round two from a wing position to a forward-inside midfield role under new coach Tom Wilson. This positional change has seen McNamara record five goals across the season so far, doubling her career total. Melbourne remains undefeated with a 4-0 record as Wilson adjusts to his first year leading the squad. McNamara and the club continue to focus on a week-by-week approach under the new coaching staff.

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