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Mark Browning

Sydney

AFL career

251 games138 goals

Debut
R4 1975 v HAW26 Apr 1975
Most recent
SF 1987 v MEL13 Sept 1987

Stats

1987
SYD
21
12.5
4.0
16.5
2.4
1.6
0.9
1.2
0.4
0.8
60
1986
SYD
21
12.5
4.3
16.8
2.9
1.5
1.7
-
0.2
0.1
-
1985
SYD
21
15.0
4.2
19.2
2.9
2.6
1.4
-
0.3
0.8
-
1984
SYD
22
15.0
6.5
21.5
2.5
2.3
1.1
-
1.0
0.5
-
1983
SYD
22
15.2
6.1
21.3
3.0
2.7
1.7
-
0.7
0.7
-
1982
SYD
22
13.4
7.0
20.4
3.2
2.2
1.4
-
0.3
0.8
-
1981
SME
12
16.2
6.2
22.3
4.3
3.1
2.1
-
1.1
0.7
-
1980
SME
20
13.6
5.0
18.6
2.8
2.3
1.6
-
0.3
0.7
-
1979
SME
13
16.0
4.1
20.1
3.7
2.7
2.0
-
0.2
0.5
-
1978
SME
20
13.9
5.1
19.0
2.6
2.3
1.7
-
1.0
0.7
-
1977
SME
22
12.3
5.7
18.0
3.1
2.2
2.0
-
0.3
0.2
-
1976
SME
22
13.1
3.1
16.3
2.6
2.6
2.0
-
0.7
0.7
-
1975
SME
13
7.8
2.9
10.8
2.2
1.2
1.6
-
1.1
1.2
-
League
Season
MEL
MCG
SF
18
0
18
2
2
0
0
1
0.1
67
HAW
WP
QF
4
3
7
0
0
0
0
1
0.0
22
FIT
PP
R22
12
3
15
3
1
0
0
0
0.0
52
GEE
SCG
R21
12
6
18
6
0
1
0
1
0.1
68
HAW
PP
R20
13
7
20
3
3
1
0
0
0.0
62
CAR
PP
R19
14
4
18
3
1
0
0
1
0.0
64
RCH
SCG
R18
5
2
7
1
0
2
0
1
0.1
21
ESS
SCG
R17
16
5
21
2
5
0
0
4
2.0
97
FSC
WP
R15
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
0.0
10
MEL
MCG
R12
9
3
12
1
1
0
0
1
0.1
42
BRB
Car
R11
8
3
11
2
1
3
0
0
1.1
35
NTH
SCG
R10
13
6
19
1
0
0
0
0
0.1
55
GEE
KP
R9
17
4
21
5
2
3
0
0
0.1
68
FIT
SCG
R8
13
0
13
0
2
0
0
0
2.1
54
HAW
SCG
R7
13
4
17
2
1
0
0
2
1.1
69
CAR
SCG
R6
14
6
20
3
1
3
0
3
0.1
68
RCH
MCG
R5
22
5
27
2
3
1
0
3
0.2
96
ESS
WH
R4
9
4
13
2
5
1
0
0
0.1
44
WCE
SUB
R3
6
3
9
1
2
0
0
3
0.0
41
FSC
SCG
R2
22
10
32
5
1
0
0
1
2.3
121
COL
VP
R1
21
5
26
6
2
2
0
2
0.1
96

Profile

Born
30 Nov 1956 (age 69y 325d)
Height
180 cm
Weight
80 kg

Teams

  • Sydney
    251 games, 138 goals
    1975–1987

Honours

  • Sydney B&F1983
  • South Melbourne/Sydney captain(2×) 1984, 1985

Family

Bio

1 revision

Recruited as the son of 1950s ruckman Alan Browning, Mark Browning established himself as a model of consistency during one of the most turbulent eras in the club's history. Predominantly featuring on a half-back flank or wing, he was known for his durability, clean skills, and ability to generate run from defence. While the team often struggled for on-field success during his tenure, Browning was a reliable fixture in the lineup, rarely missing matches and providing essential stability as the club transitioned from South Melbourne to Sydney.

Browning remained a loyal servant throughout the relocation saga, eventually captaining the Swans for two seasons in the mid-1980s. His standout individual campaign came in 1983 when he won the Bob Skilton Medal, highlighting his importance to the side during its formative years in the harbour city. Retiring in 1987 shortly after passing the 250-game milestone, he departed as a revered figure who played a crucial role in bridging the gap between the club's Victorian heritage and its new identity in New South Wales, later earning selection in the Swans' Team of the Century.

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