TAYLA HARRIS - KICKING GOALS

THE AFLW STAR LETS THE CAMERAS INTO HER LIFE AND HOPES OTHERS CAN BE INSPIRED BY HER MESSAGE

- Naomi Toy

THAT PHOTO

When this image, taken by Michael Wilson, was published, it drew a barrage of abusive, threatening and sexist comments, some of which left Harris feeling "physically sick. They are [as] disgusting as your wildest imagination."

Aussie Rules star Tayla Harris doesn't really care what most people think of her. What she cares deeply about is how other people feel about themselves.

It's one of the reasons why the 25-year-old agreed to open her life to a documentary crew and speak candidly about the controversies that have dotted her short time in the spotlight.

"This is not about adjusting anybody's opinion of me," she explains to WHO in a chat over Zoom.

"People will think whatever they want to think about me and that's their own choice. What my loved ones and my close family and friends know about me is all that matters to me. It was never about changing the opinion of anyone I don't actually know.

"I thought it might be useful for someone who might end up watching - I know young people particularly are excited to watch this - and I guess if I can give them an insight, [and if] that might help them feel comfortable within themselves or feel confident to pursue sport or any endeavour the way I do, then I would be happy about that."