Angus Brayshaw

Angus Brayshaw

Brayshaw at training during July 2015
Personal information
Full name Angus Brayshaw
Date of birth (1996-01-09) 9 January 1996
Place of birth Western Australia
Original team(s) Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 3, 2014 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2015, Melbourne
v. Gold Coast, at MCG
Height/Weight 187 cm / 88 kg
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Melbourne
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2015– Melbourne 21 (5)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2015 season.
Career highlights

Angus Brayshaw (born 9 January 1996) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the son of former North Melbourne player and current AFL Coaches' Association CEO, Mark Brayshaw[1] and the nephew of former state cricketer, current North Melbourne chairman, and media personality, James Brayshaw.[2]

Early life

Brayshaw was born to Mark and Debra Brayshaw in Western Australia.[2] He was born into a sporting family with his grandfather, Ian, representing Western Australia in cricket and is a premiership player with Western Australian Football League club, Claremont.[3] His uncle James played first-class cricket for Western Australia and South Australia and his father played 32 matches for the North Melbourne Football Club.[2]

Brayshaw attended Hailebury College and played his junior football with the Hampton Rovers Football Club.[4] He was recognised as an elite talent at a young age after receiving a scholarship through the AIS-AFL Academy as part of the their level one squad in the 2012 intake.[5] In the same year he was selected to play with Vic Metro in the Under-16 Championships and was awarded the Most Valuable Player for Vic Metro.[6]

After being ineligible for the 2013 AFL Draft by missing the age cut-off date by nine days,[7] Brayshaw spent 2014 competing in junior competitions and studying a double degree in commerce and engineering at Monash University.[8] He was selected as part of the level two squad in the 2013 intake for the AIS-AFL Academy[9] and travelled to Europe for two weeks in April 2014 with a 31-man squad.[10] At the start of the tour, Brayshaw was awarded the MCC Chairman's Medal as the best Academy player after competing in a match against Collingwood's VFL side at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[11]

He has very few flaws in his game. He’s about as complete a player as there is in the draft.

Ryan O'Connor, Sandringham talent manager.[12]

Playing for the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup in 2014, Brayshaw was regarded as one of the top draft prospects for the 2014 AFL draft[13] and was appointed captain of Sandringham.[14] He earned mid-year state honours by being selected for Vic Metro in the Under 18 Championships and he was rewarded with All-Australian selection as a half-back flanker.[15] In addition, his efforts in the TAC Cup saw him secure a spot in the team of the year as a ruck-rover.[16]

Brayshaw was highly rated among recruiters in his final junior year and was likened to Geelong captain, Joel Selwood for his "fearless attack on the ball",[17] he was also rated as a potential number one draft pick by AFL national talent manager, Kevin Sheehan.[18] He was appraised as the player who would have the biggest impact in their first season due to his body size and natural leadership.[1][19]

AFL career

Brayshaw was linked to the Melbourne Football Club in the weeks leading to the draft[20] and was ultimately recruited by the club with their second selection and third overall in the 2014 national draft.[21] He was predicted to make a round one debut after strong performances with the Casey Scorpions in VFL practice matches,[22] despite not featuring for Melbourne in the NAB Challenge.[23] He debuted in round one against Gold Coast at the Melbourne Cricket Ground[24] and laid a match-high nine tackles before being substituted off in the fourth quarter.[25] After a string of consistent performances, he was awarded the round ten nomination for the Rising Star for his efforts in the annual Queen's Birthday Clash against Collingwood,[26] where he recorded 18 disposals, 6 tackles, 7 inside-50s, 4 goal assists, and a goal;[27] his performance was praised by former Melbourne captain, Garry Lyon, and he noted that Brayshaw would be a "200-gamer and leader of the Demons."[28]

Brayshaw missed only one match during his debut season due to being rested.[29] His season was acclaimed within the AFL industry, particularly his mid-season form, where his tenacity and desperation around the ball was highlighted with comparisons to Joel Selwood, along with former Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown commending his toughness.[30] He was noted as an equal favourite for the Rising Star alongside Carlton midfielder, Patrick Cripps, by Herald Sun chief football writer, Mark Robinson, after his performance against Geelong in round 12.[31] He ultimately finished fifth in the award after a drop in form in the second-half of the season;[32] he was recognised among his peers and was the runner-up for the AFL Players Association best first year player award, behind Sydney midfielder, Isaac Heeney,[33] in addition, he finished 11th in Melbourne's best-and-fairest count.[34]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2015 season[35]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team # Games G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
Totals Averages (per game)
2015 Melbourne 10 21 5 3 170 97 267 54 99 0.2 0.1 8.1 4.6 12.7 2.6 4.7
Career 21 5 3 170 97 267 54 99 0.2 0.1 8.1 4.6 12.7 2.6 4.7

References

  1. 1 2 Twomey, Callum (28 October 2014). "30 days to the draft: Meet Angus Brayshaw". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Murnane, Matt (12 November 2014). "Draft Profile: Angus Brayshaw and the hectic start to a sporting life". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. ↑ O'Donoghue, Craig (1 December 2014). "Brayshaw roots remain in west". The West Australian (Seven West Media). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "From Hampton Rovers to the Draft". HamptonRovers.com.au (CV Media). 31 July 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  5. ↑ "AIS-AFL Academy Kicks Off". TACcup.com.au. Fox Sports Pulse. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Angus Brayshaw MVP for Vic Metro". HamptonRovers.com.au. CV Media. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  7. ↑ Quayle, Emma (15 April 2014). "Angus Brayshaw happy to wait for draft opportunity". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  8. ↑ Malcolm, Alex (13 October 2014). "Top-end draft pick Brayshaw's speedy issue". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  9. ↑ Twomey, Callum (7 August 2013). "AIS-AFL Academy squad named and full of talls". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  10. ↑ Brayshaw, Angus (11 April 2014). "Angus Brayshaw's AIS-AFL Academy tour diary: part one". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  11. ↑ Twomey, Callum (4 April 2014). "Brayshaw, Lamb shine as Pies down AIS". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  12. ↑ "Sandringham Dragons chief Ryan O’Connor says exciting times are ahead for Brayden Maynard". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). 21 November 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  13. ↑ Landsberger, Sam (16 May 2014). "AFL clubs lining up for draft prospects Angus Brayshaw and Tom Lamb". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  14. ↑ Shanahan, Brittany. "Angus Brayshaw - Sandringham Dragons Captain 2014". SandringhamDragons.com.au. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  15. ↑ Twomey, Callum (4 July 2014). "Metro dominates 2014 Under-18 All Australian team". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  16. ↑ "2014 TAC Cup Team of the Year". TACCup.com.au. Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  17. ↑ Clark, Jay (12 March 2015). "Melbourne close to re-signing tough midfielder Angus Brayshaw". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  18. ↑ Mannix, Liam (30 September 2014). "Four players worth No.1 pick in AFL draft, says Kevin Sheehan". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  19. ↑ Landsberger, Sam (25 November 2014). "AFL Draft Pick Me: Angus Brayshaw set to be part of dream draft package for Melbourne". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  20. ↑ Landsberger, Sam (25 October 2014). "Melbourne firming to select midfielder Angus Brayshaw in next month’s national draft". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  21. ↑ Burgan, Matt (27 November 2014). "Brayshaw becomes a Demon". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  22. ↑ Matthews, Ben (28 March 2015). "Bernie Vince and Angus Brayshaw prepare for Round 1 in Casey VFL practice match". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  23. ↑ Twomey, Callum (28 March 2015). "Demon draftee Angus Brayshaw looms as round one chance after starring in VFL". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  24. ↑ Burgan, Matt (3 April 2015). "Analysis: new faces for round one". MelbourneFC.com.au (BigPond). Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  25. ↑ Schmook, Nathan (4 April 2015). "Opening round Dee-light as Melbourne stuns Gold Coast". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  26. ↑ "Grand Angus makes it back-to-back for demons". aflplayers.com.au (AFL Players Association). 9 June 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  27. ↑ Di Giorgio, Giulio (8 June 2015). "Prime Angus proves a cut above for Demons". AFL.com.au (BigPond). Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  28. ↑ Lansberger, Sam (8 June 2015). "Angus Brayshaw gives Melbourne back-to-back Rising Star nominations". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  29. ↑ Burgan, Matt (27 August 2015). "Brayshaw, Harmes to rest". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  30. ↑ "Round 12 AFL wrap: Joel Selwood’s form, Patrick Cripps stars, Port Adelaide sinks in Footy Shorts". Fox Sports (Australia) (News Corp Australia). 21 June 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  31. ↑ Robinson, Mark (22 June 2015). "Patrick Cripps and Angus Brayshaw, the Demons and Bulldogs and the sling tackle among Robbo’s Round 12 likes and dislikes". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  32. ↑ King, Travis (9 September 2015). "Hogan romps in: Big Demon wins 2015 NAB AFL Rising Star award". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  33. ↑ Pierik, Jon (15 September 2015). "Dominant Nat Fyfe claims AFLPA most valuable player award". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  34. ↑ Guthrie, Ben (11 September 2015). "Vince ends Jones' streak as No.1 Demon". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  35. ↑ "Angus Brayshaw". AFL Tables. Retrieved 23 April 2015.

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