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Melbourne statue immortalises footy star

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AFLW star Tayla Harris's famous kick has been immortalised in a bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne's CBD.

CHRISTINA BERNARDI of the Magpies and TAYLA HARRIS of the Blues in action during the 2018 AFLW match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at Ikon Park in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images

Football star Tayla Harris's famous airborne kick has been immortalised with a bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne.

A photograph of the kick became a viral sensation earlier this year after sparking a spirited defence of women in sport when Harris was targeted by online trolls posting offensive comments.

The 22-year-old AFLW player said she was humbled by the 3.3m tall statue, which was unveiled at Federation Square but does not yet have a permanent home.

"It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman, young or old - everyone has a right to do what they love," Harris said.

"That's what I want people to see when they look at this."