Brent Stanton Wiki: Parents, Nationality, Measurements, Net Worth



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Brent Stanton (born January 10, 1983) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club and the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Essendon with the fifth pick in the 2001 national draft. He made his debut for Essendon in 2002 and played for the club until 2013, when he was traded to Carlton. He played for Carlton for two seasons before retiring at the end of the 2015 season.

Stanton was born in Bendigo, Victoria. He is the son of former Essendon player Dean Stanton. He has two brothers, Andrew and Matthew, and a sister, Sarah. He attended Catholic College Bendigo and was a talented junior footballer, playing for the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup. He was also a state representative in cricket and athletics.

Stanton made his AFL debut in round 1, 2002, against Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He played 22 games in his first season and was nominated for the AFL Rising Star award. He established himself as a regular member of the Essendon side over the next few years and was a member of the club’s 2004 premiership team. He played in every game of the 2005 season, averaging 21 disposals per game.

In 2006, Stanton had his best season to date, averaging 25 disposals and kicking 18 goals. He was awarded the Essendon Best and Fairest award and was also named in the AFL All-Australian team. He continued his good form into 2007, averaging 24 disposals per game.

In 2008, Stanton had another excellent season, averaging 26 disposals per game and finishing third in the Brownlow Medal count with 26 votes. He was again named in the AFL All-Australian team and won his second Essendon Best and Fairest award.

Stanton had another solid season in 2009, averaging 24 disposals per game. He finished equal-fifth in the Brownlow Medal count with 21 votes.

In 2010, Stanton had another excellent season, averaging 27 disposals per game and finishing second in the Brownlow Medal count with 28 votes. He was again named in the AFL All-Australian team and won his third Essendon Best and Fairest award.

In 2011, Stanton had another solid season, averaging 25 disposals per game. He finished equal-sixth in the Brownlow Medal count with 20 votes.

In 2012, Stanton had another excellent season, averaging 28 disposals per game and finishing third in the Brownlow Medal count with 27 votes. He was again named in the AFL All-Australian team and won his fourth Essendon Best and Fairest award.

In 2013, Stanton played his 250th AFL game against Hawthorn in round 1. He was traded to Carlton at the end of the season after 12 seasons with Essendon.

In 2014, Stanton’s first season with Carlton, he played 22 games and averaged 23 disposals per game.

In 2015, Stanton’s final season in the AFL, he played 21 games and averaged 22 disposals per game. He announced his retirement from AFL football at the end of the season.

Stanton played a total of 281 AFL games over his 14-year career. He is a four-time Essendon Best and Fairest winner (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012) and a five-time member of the AFL All-Australian team (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013). He has also won two premierships (2004, 2010).

Stanton’s father Dean played 202 games for Essendon between 1977 and 1985. His brother Andrew played four games for Essendon between 2002 and 2003. His brother Matthew is a former professional rugby league player who played for the Cronulla Sharks and the Newcastle Knights between 2004 and 2011.

Stanton is married to wife Lauren and they have three children together; daughters Harper and Willow, and son Mackenzie.

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