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Wayne Schwass

North Melbourne and Sydney

AFL career

282 games154 goals

Debut
R1 1988 v ESS2 Apr 1988
Most recent
R12 2002 v GEE15 June 2002

Stats

2002
SYD
9
8.3
6.1
14.4
1.6
0.7
0.8
1.7
0.1
0.1
48
2001
SYD
22
13.4
6.9
20.3
3.6
1.0
1.1
2.5
0.5
0.4
76
2000
SYD
22
15.8
8.9
24.6
4.6
1.4
1.2
3.0
0.5
0.6
93
1999
SYD
23
18.7
8.0
26.7
4.3
1.3
1.7
2.1
0.4
0.4
92
1998
SYD
22
17.3
5.8
23.0
2.8
1.5
1.0
1.7
1.0
0.3
84
1997
NTH
20
13.2
4.5
17.7
2.7
1.2
1.2
2.3
0.4
0.3
66
1996
NTH
17
12.6
5.2
17.8
2.7
0.8
1.4
1.9
0.2
0.3
63
1995
NTH
25
15.2
6.8
22.1
3.1
0.9
1.6
2.0
0.8
0.6
78
1994
NTH
24
14.7
7.4
22.1
2.3
1.4
1.7
2.5
0.6
0.5
77
1993
NTH
19
16.5
6.5
23.0
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.6
0.7
0.3
78
1992
NTH
14
14.9
6.5
21.4
2.9
1.5
1.7
2.6
0.5
0.4
77
1991
NTH
21
14.6
7.0
21.6
3.6
1.4
1.7
2.2
0.4
0.5
76
1990
NTH
15
11.5
8.1
19.6
1.8
1.1
2.9
1.8
0.5
0.4
59
1989
NTH
22
12.0
8.0
20.1
1.8
1.5
2.5
2.3
0.6
0.5
65
1988
NTH
7
13.6
4.9
18.4
3.0
1.3
1.6
2.9
0.4
0.6
71
League
Season
GEE
SCG
R12
3
3
6
0
0
1
0
0
0.0
12
WCE
SUB
R11
7
3
10
1
2
0
0
1
0.0
36
COL
CS
R10
11
6
17
2
1
2
0
4
1.0
68
ESS
TS
R9
11
5
16
2
2
0
0
5
0.0
71
RCH
CS
R7
9
4
13
2
0
0
0
0
0.0
41
MEL
SCG
R6
11
10
21
2
1
0
0
2
0.0
68
STK
CS
R5
8
11
19
4
0
3
0
0
0.0
49
KAN
SCG
R4
12
7
19
1
0
1
0
2
0.1
59
ADE
FP
R3
3
6
9
0
0
0
0
1
0.0
25

Profile

Born
27 Nov 1968 (age 57y 328d)
Birthplace
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height
180 cm
Weight
80 kg

Teams

Honours

  • Premiership1996
  • All-Australian1999
  • North Melbourne B&F(2×) 1994, 1995
  • Sydney B&F1999
    Top 10
    1998, 2000, 2001
  • Brownlow Medal
    Top 10
    1994, 1995, 1998, 1999

Bio

1 revision

Born in New Zealand and recruited from Hamilton, Wayne Schwass developed into one of the competition's premier wingmen during North Melbourne's golden era in the 1990s. Renowned for his blistering pace, elite endurance, and line-breaking ability, he became a critical component of the Kangaroos' engine room, securing back-to-back Syd Barker Medals in 1994 and 1995 before playing a vital role in the 1996 premiership side. In one of the most mutually beneficial trades in AFL history, Schwass was dealt to Sydney following the 1997 season in exchange for Shannon Grant, a move that allowed North to regenerate its list while providing the Swans with immediate class and leadership.

At Sydney, Schwass maintained his high standards, claiming the Bob Skilton Medal in 1999 and earning All-Australian selection as he transitioned from a running midfielder to a rebounding defender. His ability to carry the ball and hit targets made him an invaluable asset for the Swans until his retirement in 2002. Since hanging up the boots, Schwass has garnered significant respect for his advocacy work regarding mental health, courageously revealing that he battled depression during the peak of his playing days, adding a layer of profound resilience to his on-field achievements.

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