Brodie Holland
Collingwood and Fremantle
AFL career
155 games141 goals
- Debut
- R8 1998 v GEE16 May 1998
- Most recent
- R5 2008 v NTH19 Apr 2008
Stats
2008 | COL | 1 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35 | 52 |
2007 | COL | 7 | 11.0 | 4.4 | 15.4 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 61 | 61 |
2006 | COL | 17 | 12.9 | 5.7 | 18.6 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 82 | - |
2005 | COL | 22 | 12.6 | 9.4 | 22.0 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 86 | - |
2004 | COL | 18 | 11.0 | 6.3 | 17.3 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | - |
2003 | COL | 19 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 15.4 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 64 | - |
2002 | COL | 14 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 10.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 52 | - |
2001 | COL | 21 | 8.6 | 2.7 | 11.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 54 | - |
2000 | FRE | 6 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 51 | - |
1999 | FRE | 18 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 15.6 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 62 | - |
1998 | FRE | 12 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 51 | - |
Bio
Recruited from the Tassie Mariners, Brodie Holland began his career at Fremantle after being selected with pick 26 in the 1997 National Draft. He showed early promise as a small forward and midfielder in the west, playing 36 games over three seasons, but struggled to cement a permanent spot in the Dockers' starting lineup. Seeking a fresh start and greater continuity, he was traded to Collingwood ahead of the 2001 season in a deal that also saw defender James Clement cross to the Magpies.
At Collingwood, Holland reinvented himself under coach Mick Malthouse, transforming from an inconsistent forward into one of the league’s most disciplined taggers. While he retained his ability to hit the scoreboard—highlighted by a memorable eight-goal haul against West Coast in 2002—he became best known for his close-checking run-with roles on opposition stars. He was a vital component of the Magpies' midfield during their Grand Final campaigns in 2002 and 2003, bringing a hard edge and "pest" factor that endeared him to the Collingwood faithful. His importance to the side was confirmed in 2005 when he finished runner-up in the Copeland Trophy, but chronic Achilles and calf injuries plagued the latter stages of his career, ultimately forcing his retirement at the end of 2008.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Jan 1980 (age 46y 291d)
- Birthplace
- Glenorchy, TAS
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Honours
- Collingwood B&F
- 2nd
- 2005
- Top 10
- 2004
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Tassie Mariners, Brodie Holland began his career at Fremantle after being selected with pick 26 in the 1997 National Draft. He showed early promise as a small forward and midfielder in the west, playing 36 games over three seasons, but struggled to cement a permanent spot in the Dockers' starting lineup. Seeking a fresh start and greater continuity, he was traded to Collingwood ahead of the 2001 season in a deal that also saw defender James Clement cross to the Magpies.
At Collingwood, Holland reinvented himself under coach Mick Malthouse, transforming from an inconsistent forward into one of the league’s most disciplined taggers. While he retained his ability to hit the scoreboard—highlighted by a memorable eight-goal haul against West Coast in 2002—he became best known for his close-checking run-with roles on opposition stars. He was a vital component of the Magpies' midfield during their Grand Final campaigns in 2002 and 2003, bringing a hard edge and "pest" factor that endeared him to the Collingwood faithful. His importance to the side was confirmed in 2005 when he finished runner-up in the Copeland Trophy, but chronic Achilles and calf injuries plagued the latter stages of his career, ultimately forcing his retirement at the end of 2008.