MALCOLM Turnbull and Bill Shorten have not been the only people out on the hustings this week.

Brisbane Lions star Tayla Harris has also been busy selling the brave new world of women’s football to the masses.

Harris has been in Melbourne ducking from one PR opportunity to the next ahead of Sunday’s women’s game between Brisbane and Melbourne at the MCG.

The match is part of the exhibition series which is the forerunner to the new National Women’s League in 2017.

The 19-year-old is Brisbane’s first signing for the NWL and is proud to be representing her home city.

She became the face of female footy with a spectacular mark and a thumping goal while playing for Melbourne in exhibition games in the past two years.

“It’s certainly an honour,’’ Harris said.

‘‘It’s something I can look back on in 20 years and be able to say I was the first female footballer to sign with Brisbane.

“I think it’s really cool. It means a lot to me.

“I could think of it in another way and wish I was younger so I could play in the league when it was more established but I think my role as a pioneer is even more important.

“I’ve got a duty now and I want to make sure I do a great job for women’s footy.’’

The Brisbane Lions side will be coached by Craig Starcevich, and is the best of the best from AFLQ’s Female Academy.

The Academy was split into two sides after QClash 11 for a Lions against Suns match which acted as a selection trial for this trip south.

Harris suffered shoulder and finger injuries that night, and said both herself and Lions were ready to step it up a gear on the hallowed turf of the MCG.

“That was our first competitive hit-out of the year and while there were some skills on show, we will be even better this time around,’’ she said.

“It’s exciting to have our best possible team out there.

‘‘I had a few injuries last time too but I’m fine now.

“We may have been a little hesitant last time because we were all playing against our friends but this game is going to be full-on.’’