Romy Timmins

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Romy Timmins
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Romy Timmins during the round 3, 2017 AFL Women's match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne.
Personal information
Full name Romy Timmins
Date of birth (1989-04-21) 21 April 1989 (age 34)
Debut Round 2, 2017, Western Bulldogs  vs. Adelaide, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2017 Western Bulldogs 2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Romy Timmins (born 21 April 1989) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition. Timmins was recruited by the Western Bulldogs as a rookie selection in October 2016 after having previously played basketball. [1] She made her debut in the twenty-five point loss to Adelaide at VU Whitten Oval in round two of the 2017 season. [2] She played two matches in her debut season. [3] She was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season. [4]

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