The star defender joined Melbourne during the 2019 AFLW Sign and Trade Period, having first played for the Western Bulldogs, and has been making an impact ever since.
She received the club’s Trademark Player award in her first season, alongside 2 All-Australian selections in 2020 and 2022.
Birch was a star netballer growing up but decided to give football a crack with some inspiration from her now-teammate Daisy Pearce.
Birch is the first Victorian player to reach the 50-games milestone, and has become a core part of the Melbourne unit.
In 2022 she was named to the emerging leaders group, in recognition of her skills and experience both on and off the field.
Birch has remained in the leadership group in 2023, is primed to retain her position as one of the key defenders in the AFLW competition.
The star defender joined Melbourne during the 2019 AFLW Sign and Trade Period, having first played for the Western Bulldogs, and has been making an impact ever since.
She received the club’s Trademark Player award in her first season, alongside 2 All-Australian selections in 2020 and 2022.
Birch was a star netballer growing up but decided to give football a crack with some inspiration from her now-teammate Daisy Pearce.
Birch is the first Victorian player to reach the 50-games milestone, and has become a core part of the Melbourne unit.
In 2022 she was named to the emerging leaders group, in recognition of her skills and experience both on and off the field.
Birch has remained in the leadership group in 2023, is primed to retain her position as one of the key defenders in the AFLW competition.
Team and player honours
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