Despite the very 1980s permed hair & colored boots, Brereton was one of the toughest & most controversial players ever to play the game of Australian Rules Football. Played in 5 premiership sides for Hawthorn, including the 1989 grand final, where he was famously shirtfronted at the beginning of match, playing on despite breaking his ribs. Finished his playing career at the Sydney Swan before finally moving to Collingwood. Upon retirement launched his media career.