The only player in AFLW history to win 4 premierships
🏆 Historic Achievements in 2025
Libby Birch became the first AFLW player ever to win four premierships — a league record — after North Melbourne’s back-to-back flags in 2024 and 2025, adding to her previous premierships with other clubs. nmfc.com.au+1
In the 2025 AFLW Grand Final, North Melbourne defeated Brisbane to complete a perfect season and become the first team in AFLW history to win consecutive premierships. nmfc.com.au+1
📏 100-Game Milestone
During the 2025 season, Birch also reached her 100th AFLW game, making her one of the league’s elite elite longevity milestones. Wikipedia
🦘 The Roos’ Historic Era
North Melbourne not only went back to back but also recorded a 27-game winning streak, setting AFLW records for dominance. afl.com.au
So yes — in 2025 Libby Birch made history again by:
✔️ Becoming the first AFLW player with four premierships. nmfc.com.au
✔️ Reaching 100 AFLW games. Wikipedia
✔️ Being a key leader in the Roos’ historic back-to-back flags. afl.com.au
The only player in VFL/AFL/AFLW history to win 3 Flags at 3 different clubs
First Victorian Player to 50, 75 games & 100
Libby Birch has carved her name in the AFLW history books as one of the sport's most accomplished players. In the year 2023, she achieved two significant milestones that further solidified her place in the annals of Victorian football. Becoming the first Victorian player to reach 50, 75 and 100 games is a testament to Birch's unwavering dedication and undeniable talent. Her incredible contribution to the competition cannot be overstated, as she has consistently graced the field in every match she's been available for since the AFLW's inception. Starting her career as a rookie at the Western Bulldogs, Birch displayed remarkable versatility by transitioning from a successful netball career to pursue new heights in a different sporting code.
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AFLW Premiership Player
2018 Western Bulldogs
2022 Melbourne Demons
2024 North Melbourne
2025 North Melbourne
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NM BNF
3rd place 2025
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North Melbourne Leadership Team
2024, 2025
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All Australian Team
2020, 2022
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All Australian Top 40 Squad
2018
2020
2022
2025
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Melbourne Football Club Leadership Team
2021, 2022, 2023
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Club Trademark Award
2020
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Melbourne AFLW BNF
4th place in Season 6 - Grand Final Team
7th place in Season 7 - Premiership
Team
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4 x AFLPA 22 Under 22 Team
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
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AFLPLAYER nominations
AFLPA MVP Nominee 2020
AFLPA Most Courageous Nominee 2020
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VFLW
VFLW Team of the Year 2019
Casey Demons Runner Up B&F 2019
VFLW Premiership Player 2016 & 17 - Darebin Falcons
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NAB Rising Star Nomination
2018
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Western Bulldogs Community Award
2019
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Rebel Sport Young Leader Award
2018
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Netball and Hockey Achievements
19 and Under Australian Netball Squad 2016 & 17
MVP Victorian Netball League 2016
Victorian Netball league Premiership 2015
Victorian Institute of Sport Scholarship 2013, 14 & 15
Victorian Netball Captain 2011, 12, 13 & 14
Victorian State Hockey Team 2011 & 12