A 174cm left-footed small forward from Koroit, taken at pick 45 in the 2025 draft after winning the GWV Rebels' best and fairest. Byrne kicked five goals for Vic Country against Vic Metro in his draft year and applies serious pressure inside the forward half. Blues Hall of Famer and fellow Koroit product Adrian Gleeson passed on his congratulations. He has played 20 games for 15 goals.