Brad Moran

Bradley "Brad" Moran (born September 29, 1986) is the only current Englishman playing in the Australian Football League.

Born in England to English parents, his father Martyn was a former junior soccer player. Moran grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon with dreams of becoming a soccer player.

As a youth, he represented Midlands County in rugby union.

Moran moved to Australia with his family as a 15-year-old, looking to pursue a career in rugby. One of his school friends encouraged him to try Aussie Rules with the Surfers Paradise AFC juniors, where he was mentored by former Brisbane Bears captain Roger Merrett. He took to the game quickly and developed a passion for it. His Gold Coast school had a policy against Australian Football being part of its cirriculum, so he had to remain playing club football and instead also played rowing and basketball at school.

Moran quickly showed ability and talent in the ruck. He broke his wrist leading up to the Under 18 national championships, which set back his recruitment. However, after playing football with the Southport Sharks, at age 18 he was recruited to the elite level by the Kangaroos Football Club in the 2004 AFL Draft.

Wearing the famous number 18 guernsey, made famous by Kangaroos legend Wayne Carey, Moran made his debut in 2006 against Hawthorn at Aurora Stadium. He played a great game, collecting 21 disposals, 10 marks and 10 hitouts, which earned a nomination for the AFL Rising Star Award. He continued his good form into the next week against Collingwood.

After a lack of opportunities at senior level in 2007 he was traded to the Adelaide Crows.