Mikayla Pauga (born 10 April 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Greater Western Sydney in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

[2] Initially a netballer, Pauga began playing with Narangba Valley State High School's AFL Academy encouraged by teacher and Maroochydore player.

[3] Pauga moved to the Gold Coast and playing with Bond University in the QAFLW and awarded the Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarship[4][5] as part of the Brisbane Lions Academy before being drafted by the Lions.

[6] Pauga debuted in the AFLW against Richmond on 24 September 2022 at the Punt Road Oval.

[6] She won a premiership with Brisbane in 2023, shortly after which she was traded to Greater Western Sydney.