The Meyer sisters are so alike, it was almost a relief to Bull Sharks coaches and teammates when Mikayla complained about a hamstring niggle.
For the briefest of times, they could tell them apart.
But identical twins don’t just share the same DNA, they generally have an intense, almost telepathic bond.
Perhaps that explains why Tahlia promptly experienced the same discomfort.
That’s right, same leg, same severity.
Bond Director of AFL and senior women’s coach Andy Lovell didn’t believe it when he was first told.
His lieutenants Shaun Hart and Max Kennedy, who both played alongside the AFL world’s most famous identical twins, Brisbane Lions premiership heroes Chris and Brad Scott, reckon they’ve never seen anything like it.
“l honestly thought someone was having a lend of me,” Lovell said. “The same leg?
“The only difference is one is slightly higher than the other, but thankfully neither are too serious and we’re pretty confident they’ll be available for round one.
“Which is very exciting for us, they are smart footballers and we can’t wait to see what they bring to our team.’’
The 28-year-olds, who joined Bond for the 2024 season after AFLW and VFLW careers, could not be more similar. The looks, the sporting success, and now the twinning injuries.
And they clearly think the same way too, heading North from Melbourne to bring their talent to Bond's QWAFL squad.
Despite doing almost everything together, and amassing impressive sporting resumes, this will be just the second time the girls have ever played for the same footy team.
The first was in 2018 when Tahlia filled in for Mikayla's team with Cardross Football Club during one of her study placements in Melbourne.
One might question how Bond was fortunate enough to gain two Melbourne footy stars in its AFLW ranks. The answer is sun and camaraderie.
Tahlia, a former St Kilda and Suns AFLW player was looking to continue playing at a high level while working full-time as an occupational therapist on the Gold Coast.
Mikayla, a successful former VFL player for the Darebin Falcons and Williamstown, was attracted by the sunshine and the chance to play alongside her sister once more.
"It was between Southport and Bond, the two QWAFL teams on the Gold Coast," Tahlia said.
“Bond has this camaraderie and a family nature, the girls are so lovely."
That sentiment was echoed by Mikayla who added that she was inspired by the group’s ambition heading into 2024.
“The club was so welcoming, the people here are awesome,” she said.
“It's like a little family. It made joining an easy choice.
“This group has great potential, everyone is willing to learn, and the girls are so hungry for success it gets me excited as well."