[2] In September 2015 at age 16, Ayres signed with Melbourne City for the 2015–16 season playing primarily in a striker position.

[3][4] She scored her first goal for the club during injury time of the team's inaugural match against Sydney FC solidifying the 6–0 win.

Highlights of her 2017/2018 season include a stunning goal against Melbourne City FC in round 11 when she won the ball from Alanna Kennedy and chipped Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams from close to halfway.

With no clear options on hand, Ayres hit a right foot rocket past Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold into the top right bin, leaving the keeper with no chance.

[8] In April 2022, Ayres joined Breiðablik of the Icelandic Besta-deild kvenna on a loan from Melbourne Victory.