Create an experience with Billy Brownless

Billy Brownless is a legendary former AFL player who represented Geelong. Known as a high-flying forward, he played 198 games and kicked 441 goals during his football career. Since his retirement from the sport he has had an active media career in radio and television and his loveable character is a hit with audiences everywhere.

He was a panellist on Channel 9’s Thursday Night Footy Show as well as being a team member of the Sunday Footy Show. Brownless has had a long term involvement in radio, with his sense of humour and keen sporting knowledge combining to provide listeners with some fast-paced on-air action and quick wit. In 2018, Brownless replaced Clive Palmer as the #1 ticket holder for Port Douglas Football Club.

For over 10 years, Brownless has been featured on the ever popular Triple M AFL coverage, with on-air banter with former Footy Show host James Brayshaw, that has made him a fan favourite.

Rush Hour, Triple M’s drive time radio show which is on air Monday to Friday afternoons 6-7pm quickly became a sensation. Prior to this, he was an original member of Melbourne’s 24-hour sports talk back station SEN 1116.

Fifth on Geelong’s all-time goal kicking list behind Gary Ablett and Doug Wade, Brownless is popular on the speaking circuit thanks to his many anecdotes from 25 years in both the football and media spotlight. In 2008, he released his first book “Billy’s Book for Blokes” which he draws on his own experiences and ideas to help guide the blokes in the 21st century. A second book, The Best ‘A Man Walks Into a Bar’ Jokes hit shelves in 2009.

Resulting from all of his success, Brownless appeared on the sixth season of I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia and quickly became a fan favourite because of his fun but sensitive spirit.

Billy Brownless’s Career Highlights

• 1986: Drafted for AFL

• 1991: AFL All-Australian

• 1991-1992: Geelong Leading Goal Kicker

• Geelong’s 5th most goals kicked 

Billy Brownless’s Personal Life 

Outside of his professional life, Brownless loves to spend every chance he gets with his four children Ruby, Lucy, Oscar, and Max. 

Billy Brownless’s Passions

In addition to his media work, Brownless also owns the Cumberland Hotel in Castlemaine, Victoria, and the Cremorne Hotel in Newtown, Victoria. 

When on I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Brownless chose Beyond Blue as his charity. He spoke on the show about how it is an important subject to him as he knows people around him that suffer with mental health and wants to bring awareness to men his age to get them to speak up about their experiences and feelings. 

Brownless is a popular guest speaker at sports clubs around the country, with his quick wit and humorous story-telling a hit at sportsman’s nights and fundraisers.