Hicks was born and raised in Hay, in the western Riverina region of New South Wales.

Since giving up competitive football at age 14 Hicks played only at select representative carnivals.

Despite this, she was twice named an under 18 All Australian and in 2015 was selected as an emergency for Melbourne in the 2015 Women's football exhibition match.

[3] She made her debut in the six-point loss to Melbourne at Casey Fields in the opening round of the 2018 season.

[4] In June 2021, Hicks was delisted by the Greater Western Sydney, after playing 20 games over four seasons.