Dermott Brereton is one of the AFL’s most charismatic and influential figures, celebrated for his fierce competitiveness, premiership success, and larger-than-life media personality.

A central figure in Hawthorn’s dominant era of the 1980s, Brereton was a five-time AFL premiership player and one of the competition’s most feared big-game performers. His toughness, flair, and ability to rise on the sport’s biggest stages made him a legend of the game.

Following retirement, Dermott built a long and successful media career across television, radio, and AFL commentary, becoming one of football’s most recognisable analysts and personalities.

As a speaker and event guest, Brereton delivers high-energy storytelling, leadership lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights from elite sport — always with humour and presence.

Key Topics
Big-game performance | Leadership in elite sport | Team culture | Resilience & toughness | Media & sport | After-dinner speaking
Ideal for: Corporate events, sports lunches, gala dinners, conferences

Notable Media & Television Credits
Fox Footy | AFL 360 | Channel 7 AFL Coverage | SEN Radio

Career Highlights & Accolades
5× AFL Premiership Player | Hawthorn Team of the Century | AFL Hall of Fame | 200+ AFL Games

Appearance Formats
Keynote | After-Dinner Speaker | Q&A | Panels | Media Appearances | Virtual

Booking Snapshot
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Travels: Australia-wide
Formats: Keynote | Appearances
Audience Size: 50 – 5,000+

For availability, fees, and tailored event options, contact our team via the enquiry form or call directly.