Dean Brogan

Australian football coach and player

Dean Brogan - Australian football coach and player
Born

December 14th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Played Australian rules football primarily for the Port Adelaide Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Achieved significant success in the Australian Football League (AFL) during a career spanning from 1996 to 2014. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of players and strategies within the sport. Brogan's expertise and experience have influenced the next generation of Australian football.

Played for Port Adelaide in the AFL

Won the 2004 AFL Premiership

Coached at various levels in Australian football

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