Bradley Lynch Biography

Brad Lynch signs a new two-year deal to remain at the Bulldogs until the end of 2020.

"Brad has been a tremendous story of persistence and commitment, and it was great to see him make his mark at AFL level this season," Bulldogs list manger Sam Power 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."

Bradley Lynch makes his AFL debut for the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium with 18 disposals (10 kicks and 8 handballs), 3 marks and 2 tackles in a 2-point win over Geelong.

Brad Lynch will make his debut for the Western Bulldogs against Geelong at Etihad Stadium this week.

The 20-year-old West Australian has only returned in recent weeks from a two-month layoff with a serious hamstring injury, but he was one of Footscray's best on the weekend with 19 disposals and six marks.

In his third season on the rookie list at Whitten Oval, Lynch possesses searing pace and is a sound kick on both feet, but his progress has been hampered by his troublesome hamstrings.

Bulldogs backline coach Steven King has likened rookie Brad Lynch to club great Bob Murphy.

"If I could be become half the player Bob Murphy is now, I'd be rapt to have a career like that," Lynch said.

"It's great to be compared to Bob, but I've got a long way to go to be as good as him.

"I'd love to play half-back (in the seniors), but the way Bob, Jason Johannisen, Shane Biggs and Matthew Boyd are going at the moment, it's going to be hard for me to get a crack.

"But the aim is to get elevated and play a senior game this year."