Brayden Lyle
Port Adelaide and West Coast
AFL career
116 games17 goals
- Debut
- R6 1995 v CAR6 May 1995
- Most recent
- SF 2001 v HAW15 Sept 2001
Stats
2001 | PAD | 8 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 37 |
2000 | PAD | 22 | 11.6 | 5.4 | 17.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 64 |
1999 | PAD | 18 | 13.1 | 7.2 | 20.2 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 73 |
1998 | PAD | 22 | 13.1 | 6.0 | 19.1 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 68 |
1997 | PAD | 20 | 14.6 | 7.4 | 22.0 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 79 |
1996 | WCE | 11 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 12.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 42 |
1995 | WCE | 15 | 10.6 | 6.3 | 16.9 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 60 |
Bio
A product of the Port Adelaide SANFL dynasty, Brayden Lyle began his AFL career interstate after being recruited by West Coast ahead of the 1995 season. He spent two seasons with the Eagles, establishing himself as a capable contributor in the midfield, before the opportunity to return to Alberton proved too strong. With Port Adelaide entering the national competition in 1997, Lyle was a key signing, bringing vital AFL experience and a hard edge to the inaugural squad as one of the few players on the list with prior exposure to the top level.
Upon his return, Lyle was immediately recognised for his leadership qualities and was appointed as the Power's inaugural vice-captain supporting Gavin Wanganeen. A hard-nosed, in-and-under midfielder who thrived on the physical contest, he provided a steel edge to the club's engine room and set high standards for his younger teammates during their formative years. While he was never a prolific ball-winner, his defensive accountability and fearless attack on the contest were highly valued by the coaching staff. His career was ultimately curtailed by persistent injuries, forcing the respected leader into retirement at the conclusion of the 2001 season.
Profile
- Born
- 06 Mar 1973 (age 53y 229d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA product of the Port Adelaide SANFL dynasty, Brayden Lyle began his AFL career interstate after being recruited by West Coast ahead of the 1995 season. He spent two seasons with the Eagles, establishing himself as a capable contributor in the midfield, before the opportunity to return to Alberton proved too strong. With Port Adelaide entering the national competition in 1997, Lyle was a key signing, bringing vital AFL experience and a hard edge to the inaugural squad as one of the few players on the list with prior exposure to the top level.
Upon his return, Lyle was immediately recognised for his leadership qualities and was appointed as the Power's inaugural vice-captain supporting Gavin Wanganeen. A hard-nosed, in-and-under midfielder who thrived on the physical contest, he provided a steel edge to the club's engine room and set high standards for his younger teammates during their formative years. While he was never a prolific ball-winner, his defensive accountability and fearless attack on the contest were highly valued by the coaching staff. His career was ultimately curtailed by persistent injuries, forcing the respected leader into retirement at the conclusion of the 2001 season.