Brayshaw suffered four concussions in the space of 12 months and wears a helmet during games. When it began to take a toll on him, the 23-year-old considered taking some time away from footy.

What helmet does Angus Brayshaw wear?

This season, Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw, St Kilda's Patrick McCartin and most recently Carlton big man Matthew Kreuzer have all worn protective headgear called the “N-Pro,” manufactured by Irish company Contego Sports.

Why do AFL players wear helmets?

Helmets may have a role in the protection of players on return to play following specific injuries (e.g. face or skull fractures).

Is Brayshaw from Melbourne related to James Brayshaw?

Personal life. James Brayshaw is the son of Ian 'Sticks' Brayshaw, former First Class cricketer for Western Australia and former Claremont WAFL Premiership Player and the brother of Mark Brayshaw, a former player for North Melbourne and current CEO of the AFLCA.

What happened to Andrew Brayshaw?

The verdict for Andrew Brayshaw's tribunal hearing is in. Andrew Brayshaw's one-match suspension has been upheld by the AFL Tribunal in a hearing on Tuesday evening. It means the midfielder will miss Sunday's RAC Derby clash with West Coast at Optus Stadium.

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Who is president of North Melbourne Football Club?

North Melbourne president, Ben Buckley, has announced two key appointments to the club's Board, as a result of the departures of Glenn Archer and Julie Laycock in recent months.

Why does Caleb Daniels wear a helmet?

When he found a home at Edwardstown, his mum soon made him wear a helmet because “she was pretty nervous about my lack of height and the fact that opponents' elbows kept hitting me in the head''. ... The helmet became a part of Daniel's “kit'' and he took the big hits that came his way and kept getting up off the canvas.

Why do AFL players put their mouth guards in their socks?

To get them salty so they avoid cramps. You've got 30 seconds where you're guaranteed not to get hit in the head, plus it gives you a small boost for how much oxygen you can get to settle yourself for the shot.

Is it compulsory to wear a mouthguard in AFL?

While mouthguards are worn by AFL players, cricketers and netballers, not all schools and sporting codes require the use of mouthguards for contact sports. And research indicates that only four to six per cent of athletes in non-mandated sports actually wear one.

When was the last time St Kilda won a premiership?

St Kilda have won a single premiership to date, a one-point win in the 1966 VFL Grand Final against Collingwood. They have also qualified for the grand final on six additional occasions. The club has won the minor premiership three times, in 1965, 1997 and 2009.

What does the term shinboner mean?

Shinboner (plural Shinboners) (Australian rules football) Someone connected with the North Melbourne Football Club.

Who are the Brayshaw brothers?

Mark Andrew Brayshaw (born 5 February 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL. He is the brother of James Brayshaw and the son of Ian Brayshaw. His sons Angus, Andrew and Hamish are each on an AFL lists.

Are Andrew and Angus Brayshaw related?

Melbourne midfielder Angus Brayshaw laughs off the yet another trade link to Fremantle Dockers to join brother Andy | The West Australian.

Is AFL a footy?

You may hear the game referred to as AFL, Australian Football, Aussie Rules, or simply footy, and it is the indigenous sport of Australia that has been played for over 150-years.

Why did Andrew Brayshaw get suspended?

Fremantle have informed the AFL that the Club will not appeal last's night AFL tribunal decision to uphold Andrew Brayshaw's one-game suspension. The tribunal deemed that Brayshaw 'intentionally' made 'unreasonable or unnecessary' contact with Jarrod Berry's eye region during Sunday's clash with Brisbane.

Who is the tallest person in AFL?

The tallest player to play in the Australian Football League is Aaron Sandilands (Australia) at 211cm tall, playing for Freemantle 2003-05.

Who is the smallest person in the AFL?

The shortest player to play in the Australian Football League is Danny Craven (Australia) at 162cm tall, playing for St Kilda in 1989-92 and Brisbane 1993-95.