Brad Lynch
Lynch in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-07-11) 11 July 1997 (age 26)
Original team(s) Swan Districts (WAFL)
Draft No. 11, 2016 rookie draft
Debut 29 June 2018, Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong, at Docklands Stadium
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 36
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018–2020 Western Bulldogs 9 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Brad Lynch (born 11 July 1997) was a professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Lynch plays as a half-back, and has been compared to former Bulldogs captain Robert Murphy by defence coach Steven King because of his "kicking skills and lightning speed".[1]

Originally from Mandurah,[1] Lynch originally played for Swan Districts in the West Australian Football League. He was drafted by the Bulldogs with pick 11 in the 2016 rookie draft, their first selection.[2] In 2016, Lynch played 22 games for the Bulldogs' Victorian Football League side Footscray, including their premiership.[3] He played only 11 games in 2017 after hamstring injuries. Lynch also signed a one-year contract extension, tying him to the Bulldogs until 2018.[4] In 2018, Lynch made his debut in round 15 against Geelong at Docklands Stadium.[5] He extended his contract by two years (to 2020) after playing the last nine games of the season. Sam Power, list manager for the Bulldogs, said "We clearly believe Brad has an exciting future in the game, and we’re delighted to see him commit for a further two seasons."[6]

Lynch was delisted at the conclusion of the 2020 AFL season after playing just 9 games, all in the 2018 AFL season.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Davidson, Ryan (24 February 2017). "The next Bob Murphy? Dogs rookie staying grounded". afl.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Brad Lynch". westernbulldogs.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Season review: Brad Lynch". westernbulldogs.com.au. 6 November 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Rookie pair renewed". westernbulldogs.com.au. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Western Bulldogs Vs Geelong Cats – Match Centre". afl.com.au. 29 June 2018. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  6. ^ Davidson, Ryan (24 September 2018). "Dogs tie defender to Kennel for two more". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Bulldogs confirm list changes". Western Bulldogs Media. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

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