Nickname:

It didn’t take long for the newly minted Blue to get a nickname, but ‘Big Boy’ has proved an unshakeable tag.

The nickname is in reference to McEvoy’s cousin – Hawthorn big man Ben McEvoy – the ruckman passing on the nickname to his midfield gun of a cousin.

Draft day recap:

McEvoy didn’t have to wait long to find out her draft day fate, Carlton wasting no time in taking the former Geelong Falcon at pick No.2.

Accepting her guernsey from AFLW Senior Coach Daniel Harford, McEvoy was all too willing to pull on the Navy Blue for the first time after some careful clipping had piqued her interest.

"They were pretty keen since I first met them, they even did a Photoshop of me in a Carlton jumper and I thought 'Oh, that looks pretty good'," McEvoy said.

"That was before I'd made my (draft) decision as well, it was unreal.

"I was really impressed by Carlton from the beginning, they made me feel really welcome."

First appearance:

Mirroring her draft day experience, McEvoy’s debut came swiftly following an impressive pre-season and dominant practice match performance against North Melbourne.

It would be a dream debut for any new Blue: a packed house at Ikon Park, a Friday night and the first of many season openers to come against newcomer Richmond.

The youngster wasted no time throwing herself into the contest alongside second-year star Maddy Prespakis and fellow midfield debutant Grace Egan.

There were no opening nerves for McEvoy, the confident midfielder collected 12 disposals, five marks and laid four tackles.

The performance was fitting of a NAB AFLW Rising Star nomination, an unforgettable moment shared among teammates when announced in the days following.

Best performance:

Heading into Round 3, McEvoy was still chasing an elusive first goal in Navy Blue.

With the Blues 1-1 heading into the clash, they needed to assert themselves before heading to Adelaide to face off in a Grand Final re-match.

McEvoy was finally able to tick the milestone off her list, slotting her first major against the Western Bulldogs in the third annual Pride Match.

The third-game Blue went on to gather 19 disposals for her side, playing a pivotal role in the comeback effort that resulted in a 21-point victory and the start of a seven-game winning streak for the Blues.

On a day where the 19-year-old also gathered 19 disposals, McEvoy was able to steady her nerves early in the day with the goal coming halfway through the first quarter.

Best moment on social:

It’s hard to go past an appearance on the Behind the Game Changer’s podcast for a best moment on social, and McEvoy’s episode certainly didn’t disappoint.

The fourth-ever guest was challenged with a suite of 90s reference, testing the generational divide once and for all.