| Personal information | |
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| Birth | 27 November 1968 , New Zealand |
| Recruited from | South Warrnambool |
| Height and weight | 180 cm / 80 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Team(s) |
North Melbourne (1988–1997) 184 games, 97 goals Sydney (1998–2002) 98 games, 57 goals 282 games, 154 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2002 season | |
| Career highlights | |
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Wayne Schwass (born 27 November 1968) was an Australian rules football player in the VFL/AFL who debuted in 1988.
He is notable as one of only a few New Zealand-born players of Māori heritage[1] in the history of the VFL/AFL.
Schwass moved from New Zealand at the age of 10 to Warrnambool in Victoria, Australia area where he began playing Australian Rules before being recruited by VFL club Kangaroos.
"Schwatter" was a champion wingman, known for his blistering pace and courage who played in the Kangaroos' 1996 premiership side before becoming a leader in the Sydney Swans side.
In 2006, Schwass announced that he had suffered from depression during his successful AFL career. Since his retirement he has set up The Sunrise Foundation to help other athletes who suffer from depression.[1]
He is now a panellist on Fox League Teams and an AFL commentator.
| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Wayne Carey |
North Melbourne Best and Fairest winner 1994–1995 |
Succeeded by Wayne Carey |
| Preceded by Michael O'Loughlin |
Sydney Swans Best and Fairest 1999 |
Succeeded by Andrew Schauble |
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