Cann originally played basketball and aspired to a career in the sport at an American college.

Playing all nine matches, Cann was named in the league's team of the year.

[1] In the second half of 2018, Cann played six matches for Hawthorn in the VFL Women's, including their premiership victory against Geelong.

Coach Wayne Siekman commented, "Mikayla loves the contest ball and hates to get beaten.

"[4] Cann is currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University.