Craig Brittain

Background

Brittain, was born in Melbourne before moving to Cairns in his youth.

Career

He represented Queensland in the Teal Cup and was selected in the Under-18 tournament"s "All-Australian" team The following season he joined North Melbourne and captained their Under-19s side. He played five senior games in 1984, his third year at the club, but knee problems limited his opportunities.

He continued at Windsor-Zillmere when he returned up north and in 1988 he captained the club to another premiership.

Windsor-Zillmere merged with Sandgate to form North Brisbane in the 1990s and he coached them to a first premiership in 1995. Involved with the Brisbane Lions ever since, Brittain has served in various roles including recruiting manager and development coach.

Achievements

• In 1988 he also won the Grogan Medal, by a considerable margin of 11 votes, from Ray Sarcevic.

Membership

Although only 17, he was also a member of Windsor-Zillmere"s QAFL premiership team that year.