Wayne Schwass

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Wayne Schwass

Personal information
Birth	November 27, 1968 (1968-11-27) (age 39), New Zealand
Recruited from	South Warrnambool
Height and weight	180 cm / 80 kg
Playing career¹
Debut	, vs. , at
Team(s)	North Melbourne (1988-1997) 184 games, 97 goals Sydney (1998-2002) 98 games, 57 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 2002 season
Career highlights
North Melbourne Best and Fairest 1994, 1995 North Melbourne Premiership player 1996 Sydney Swans Best and Fairest 1999 All-Australian 1999

Wayne Schwass (born November 27, 1968) was an Australian rules football player in the VFL/AFL who debuted in 1988.

"Schwatter" was a champion wingman, known for his blistering pace and courage who played in the Kangaroos' 1996 premiership side before becoming a leader in the Sydney Swans side.

In 2006, Schwass announced that he had suffered from depression during his successful AFL career. Since his retirement he has set up The Sunrise Foundation to help other athletes who suffer from depression.[1]

He is now a panellist on Fox League Teams and an AFL commentator.

Preceded by Wayne Carey	North Melbourne Best and Fairest winner 1994-1995	Succeeded by Wayne Carey
Preceded by Michael O'Loughlin	Sydney Swans Best and Fairest 1999	Succeeded by Andrew Schauble

[edit] External links

• Wayne Schwass profile on the Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club