Bethany Lynch (born 19 May 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Richmond in the AFL Women's competition (AFL). She has previously played for North Melbourne.
Bethany Lynch | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1997-05-19) 19 May 1997 (age 25) | ||
Original team(s) | Richmond (VFLW) | ||
Debut |
Round 4, 2019, North Melbourne vs. Melbourne, at Casey Fields | ||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Utility | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Richmond | ||
Number | 20 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2019–2021 | North Melbourne | 08 (2) | |
2022– | Richmond | 10 (0) | |
Total | 18 (2) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Lynch played for Richmond in the VFL Women's (VFLW) competition before she was rookie listed by North Melbourne for their AFL Women's (AFLW) list following the 2018 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut in a four-point victory over Melbourne in the fourth round of the 2019 season.[2] After playing eight games for the club, she was delisted in June 2021.[3]
In December 2021, Lynch joined Richmond's primary AFLW list, after Iilish Ross was placed on the inactive list due to injury.[4]
She is the sister of Richmond player, Tom Lynch.[5]
Lynch joins his sister Bethany - a Richmond VFLW player - in becoming a Tiger.
Richmond Football Club (AFL Women's) – current squad | |
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* denotes rookie listed players |
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