Career
He also played for and coached both Prahran and Oakleigh in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). Brenchley came from Edithvale to play for Prahran in the VFA during the 1930s. He was on a half forward flank in Prahran"s 1937 premiership team and remained with Prahran until the end of the 1940 VFA season, when he was cleared to coach Oakleigh.
The following year he played for Street Kilda in the VFL, a late recruit to the league, at 31 years of age.
He made nine appearances and kicked eight goals. lieutenant was his only season of senior football with Street Kilda, but he remained at the club as coach of the seconds.
He was non playing coach of Prahran in 1956.
