Kirby Bentley
Kirby Bentley | |
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| Born | May 9, 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Australian rules footballer, netball player, reality TV contestant |
| Known for | AFL Women's league player for Fremantle and Carlton, netball player for West Coast Fever and Western Sting, contestant on Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels |
Kirby Bentley (born 9 May 1986) is a former Australian rules football athlete who competed for both and Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's league (AFLW). In August 2016, she was recruited by Fremantle as a priority signing ahead of the AFLW's inaugural season in 2017. Bentley made her first appearance during Round 1 of the 2017 season, participating in Fremantle's opening game against at VU Whitten Oval.
During 2017, Bentley took part in a State of Origin fixture representing the Allies, where she unfortunately suffered a knee injury that necessitated surgical intervention. Fremantle subsequently removed her from their list at the conclusion of the 2018 season. Following this, in October 2018, she signed with Carlton as a free agent.
The Kirby Bentley Cup, a competition for Indigenous girls aged thirteen to fifteen showcasing Australian rules football talent, was named to honor her contributions.
In addition to football, Bentley has also competed professionally as a netball player for both West Coast Fever and Western Sting.
Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels
Bentley appeared on the ninth edition of Network 10's reality series, Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels. She gained recognition for her adept social maneuvering and strategic gameplay, including orchestrating critical blindsides that enhanced her standing within the contest.[1][2]