She was a star in touch rugby before suffering through a car crash; after that, she picked up Australian rules football.

[2][3] From 2018, Thompson represented NT Thunder in the VFL Women's (VFLW), kicking 5 goals in 10 games for the club over two seasons.

[5] She made her debut in the 36-point win against Greater Western Sydney at Thebarton Oval in the opening round of the 2017 season.

[6] She was a part of Adelaide's premiership side after the club defeated Brisbane by six points at Metricon Stadium in the AFL Women's Grand Final.

[9] At the end of 2017, Thompson represented the Allies in the AFLW State of Origin match.