Brett Backwell

Career Highlights
Glenelg 2003 – 2009 112 games 97 goals Fos Williams Medal SANFL Vs WAFL (2003) SANFL Magarey Medallist (2006) John H Ellers Best & Fairest winner (2006) Elsie Gleghorn Players' Player Award (2006) Snout's Louts Player of the Year (2005, 2006) SANFL State Team (2003,2005-2006, 2008)
Other Career Highlights
Carlton (AFL 1999-2001) 18 games, 12 goals J.J Liston Trophy winner (VFL, Carlton Reserves, 2001) West Adelaide FC (2002) * Stats current to end of 2009

Biographical

• Born: 18 May 1980
• Height: 173 cm
• Weight: 74 kg
• Recruited from: Northern Eagles (QAFL)
• Previous Clubs:

Carlton (AFL 1999-2001)

West Adelaide FC (2002)

• GFC League Debut: 2003

Guernsey Number: 2

Nickname: Mouse

Career

Brett Backwell became Glenelg's first Magarey Medallist for 24 years after having a troublesome finger amputated prior to the 2006 season, and going on the David Letterman Show in the USA. Mouse polled 26 votes, 9 more that his nearest rival.

See also

1. Gallery pictures

2. [Backwell interviewed on the David Lettermasn show.]

References

1. Glenelg Football Club

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