Kirby Bentley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kirby Bentley |
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| Date of birth | 9 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | Swan Districts (WAWFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2017, Fremantle v. Western Bulldogs, at VU Whitten Oval |
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| Position(s) | Utility | ||
Kirby Bentley was born on May 9, 1986, in Perth, Western Australia. She is a talented Australian athlete who has played both Australian rules football and netball. She is well-known for her time in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition.
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Kirby Bentley's Football Journey
Kirby Bentley started her AFLW career with the Fremantle team. She was one of the first players signed before the league began in 2017. Her first game was in Round 1 of the 2017 season. This was also Fremantle's very first match in the AFLW. They played against the Western Bulldogs at VU Whitten Oval.
Playing for The Allies
In 2017, Kirby also played in a special "State of Origin" match. She represented a team called The Allies. During this game, she unfortunately injured her knee and needed surgery. After the 2018 season, Fremantle decided to release her from their team.
Joining Carlton
In October 2018, Kirby Bentley joined the Carlton team. She joined as a free agent, which means she was not tied to any club at the time. She played for Carlton in the 2019 season.
The Kirby Bentley Cup
There is a special Australian rules football trophy named after Kirby Bentley. It is called the Kirby Bentley Cup. This cup is played for by Indigenous girls who are between 13 and 15 years old. It helps encourage young Indigenous girls to play Australian rules football.
Other Sports Kirby Played
Besides Australian rules football, Kirby Bentley is also a skilled netball player. She has played netball for two teams: the West Coast Fever and the Western Sting. This shows she is a versatile athlete who can excel in different sports.
Kirby on Australian Survivor
Kirby Bentley also appeared on television as a contestant. She was on the 9th season of Network 10's Australian version of the TV show Survivor. The season was called Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels. During her time on the show, fans and critics praised her. They noted her strong social skills and smart strategies. She was very successful at helping to vote out other players from the game.
