Brett Kirk | |||
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![]() Kirk during the 2005 AFL Grand Final parade | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 25 October 1976 | ||
Place of birth | Albury, New South Wales | ||
Original team(s) | North Albury (NSW) | ||
Debut | Round 19, 1999, Sydney Swans vs. Kangaroos, at SCG | ||
Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
Weight | 81 kg (179 lb)[1] | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1999–2010 | Sydney Swans | 241 (96) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2010. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Brett Kirk (born 25 October 1976) is a former Australian rules football player and captain of the Sydney Swans and was the AFL's International Ambassador.[2] Kirk is currently serving as an assistant coach with the Sydney Swans.[3]
Kirk played 241 games for the Swans since making his debut in 1999, including the final 200 without missing a match. He was nominated All-Australian in 2004.[1] Kirk won the best and fairest twice, in 2005, the year the club won the AFL premiership, and again in 2007. He was co-captain of the Swans from 2005 to 2010.[2]
He was regarded as "one of the toughest and most respected midfielders in the competition".[1][2]