[1] A talented state-level junior basketballer, Arnell next played football in 2005 while studying to be a teacher in Ballarat.

[3] She has represented Victoria at the AFL Women's National Championship on six occasions and been selected three times as an All-Australian.

[4] She had previously worked at the club in an off-field role, including in the development of Carlton's bid for a women's team licence.

[7] She made her debut in round 1, 2017, in the club and the league's inaugural match at Princes Park against Collingwood.

[1] Arnell studied physical education teaching at the University of Ballarat and has previously worked as a school teacher.