Brayden’s journey to the AFL was somewhat unconventional as he played the majority of his football with his school (Marcellin College) and local club (Northern Knights), with only two TAC CUP appearances but nonetheless still managed to impress recruiters. Brayden grew up in Rosanna with his parents and older sister.

Brayden was recruited by the Collingwood Football Club in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft with pick 32. He is a big-bodied inside midfielder which has seen him nicknamed ‘Bear’. Outside of football, he has a passion for music and loves to chill out and play his guitar.