17 Facts About Libby Birch

Libby Birch was born on 3 December 1997 and is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the AFL Women's.

Libby Birch previously played for the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne.

Libby Birch previously played netball and captained Victoria at the National Netball Championships.

In 2016, Libby 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.

In 2017, Libby Birch played all seven games for the Western Bulldogs as a 19-year old rookie.

Libby Birch made her AFL Women's debut in the opening round against Fremantle and played as a half back and on the wing but her overall athletic profile allows her the ability to play any position.

Libby Birch was one of two round 2 nominees for the 2018 AFL Women's Rising Star award after a strong defensive tagging role and six disposal match against Brisbane in February 2018.

Libby Birch went on to run fifth in the bulldogs best and fairest count, play in their premiership win and make the All Australian Squad.

Libby Birch won the competitions AFLW rebel young leader award for 2018.

The Western Bulldogs finally agreed to terms with Libby Birch being traded for Ashleigh Guest plus picks 8 and 48.

Libby Birch was a nominee for the AFLPA's MVP Award and Most Courageous.

Outside of her on-field playing ability, Libby Birch featured in a special comments role for SEN's AFLW Commentary as well as playing a prominent role in NAB AFL Auskick at Home Content Series, motivating kids to stay active during the COVID-19 lockdown periods.

Libby Birch joined Melbourne's leadership group in the 2021 AFLW season.

In 2022 season 6, Libby Birch was again named in the All-Australian team, and in 2022 season 7 she won the AFLW premiership for the second time.

Libby Birch continues to write for The Age and feature as a specialist for channel 7.

In 2023, Libby Birch will cover AFL for 3AW as an expert commentator.

In December 2023, Libby Birch was traded by Melbourne to North Melbourne, in exchange for a first round pick.