Bella Ayre

Isabella Ayre (born 9 December 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton, Brisbane, and Essendon in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition.

Ayre played state league football with Bendigo prior to the creation of the AFL Women's competition.

[4] She made her Lions debut in round 3 the following year, in a 22-point victory over her old side Carlton at Ikon Park.

[5] Ayre was unable to play a single game in 2019 due to injury, and announced her retirement on the eve of the Grand Final to pursue a career as a police officer.

[6] In June 2022, after three years, Ayre returned to the game at AFLW level, joining expansion club Essendon after playing for their VFLW side.