People Are Recreating That Iconic Tayla Harris Photo To Kick The Snot Out Of Sexist Trolls
Just make sure you stretch first.
Earlier this week, an incredible photo of AFLW star Tayla Harris was targeted by sexist mouthbreathers on social media. The footballing community, to its credit, rallied around the Carlton forward, who went on to deliver an incredible response on Melbourne radio, calling the comments what they were: sexual abuse.
In a Twitter post on Thursday, Harris sent out a massive thank you to her supporters, along with another message to her abusers. “Things have changed,” she wrote. “If you’re not with us, you will be left behind.”
THANKYOU!! Everyone who messaged, posted, commented and shared recently. Things have changed… if you’re not with us, you will be left behind. pic.twitter.com/9wqkvskPDV
— Tayla Harris (@taylaharriss) March 20, 2019
On Friday, she threw down the gauntlet again, challenging her followers to take part in the #TaylaKickChallenge by posting a photo or video of themselves recreating her famous kicking style.
I’ll choose the best impersonation to win a pair of @Nike boots ??#TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE pic.twitter.com/4I528XSuhh
— Tayla Harris (@taylaharriss) March 21, 2019
She’s even got a pair of signed Nike football boots to give away to the best entry — although it’s going to be hard to pick just one, because boy oh boy did people answer the call.
Here’s my entry for the #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE
I’m actually shook I haven’t been trolled before, @taylaharriss pic.twitter.com/UWAH9GTHBP
— Darcy Vescio (@darcyvee) March 22, 2019
@taylaharriss Love your work Tayla.
Keep inspiring young girls like my daughter Memphys. #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE pic.twitter.com/Oah74m3zPO— Brett Kirk (@brett_kirk) March 22, 2019
Kicking like a girl ?? @taylaharriss @Nike #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE pic.twitter.com/VN4RxRZtTD
— Adrienne Davies (@adrienne_davies) March 22, 2019
#TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE our little one is starting back at the new AusKick season very soon! pic.twitter.com/aLUEIwcsWT
— Sam Kendall (@samgoon) March 22, 2019
Great work, stay strong! #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE pic.twitter.com/ZdE1Qkp0hh
— stephen porter (@portzy) March 22, 2019
#TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE #genw #jindaleejags pic.twitter.com/DTU2pcsq1Z
— Jennifer (@J_e_n_B_u_r_n_s) March 22, 2019
My girl for the #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE #girlsrule pic.twitter.com/akIUd5h8nb
— Claire Thomas (@ClaireT78) March 22, 2019
Admittedly, some attempts were better than others.
Good luck to the mighty @carlton_fc in the AFLW Prelim today. Also shoutout to @tayla_harris for her huge week, inspired me to give the #taylakickchallenge a crack #afl @AFL @aflwomens pic.twitter.com/2AhFkwYc5S
— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) March 22, 2019
My appalling #TaylaKickChallenge attempt. One degree higher and then either my pants, hammy or both would’ve given out! pic.twitter.com/fkJrRkclTp
— John Carr (@TheHolyBoot) March 22, 2019
think my daughter needs work :P #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE pic.twitter.com/iQ4AIpZKZO
— Andrew Sertori (@AndrewSertori) March 22, 2019
I also reckon a couple of people might have cheated.
If you’re keen to take part, make sure to use the hashtag #TaylaKickChallenge. Just make sure you stretch a little first. It’s hard to own misogynist dickheads when you’ve torn your hamstring.