| Libby Birch | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Elizabeth Birch | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Darebin Falcons (VFL Women's) | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2017, Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle, at VU Whitten Oval | ||
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017–2019 | Western Bulldogs | 22 (1) | |
| 2020–2023 | Melbourne | 55 (0) | |
| 2024– | North Melbourne | 0 (0) | |
| Total | 77 (1) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Libby Birch (born 3 December 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She previously played for the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne. She previously played netball and captained Victoria at the National Netball Championships.[1] Birch is currently studying a Physiotherapy degree at La Trobe University.[2] In 2016, Birch switched from netball to Australian rules football and was recruited by the Western Bulldogs as a rookie after having only played football for three months for the Darebin Falcons in the VFL Women's.[3]
- ^ "Western Bulldogs AFL Women's Team Player Profiles". Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ Ryan, Peter (21 June 2016). "Victorian netball talent makes impressive switch to footy". Afl.com.au. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ Sewell, Eliza (14 September 2016). "Western bulldogs sign state league netballer Libby Birch as a rookie for National Women's League". heraldsun.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2017.