Players Who Played for Brisbane and Footscray
12 players have played senior AFL for both Brisbane and Footscray since 1990, led by Jason Akermanis (248 games for Brisbane, 77 for Footscray). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
12 players have played senior AFL for both Brisbane and Footscray since 1990, led by Jason Akermanis (248 games for Brisbane, 77 for Footscray).
- 1.Jason Akermanis325 games
- Brisbane 248 · 1995–2006
- Footscray 77 · 2007–2010
- 2.Josh Dunkley219 games
- Brisbane 103 · 2023–2026
- Footscray 116 · 2016–2022
- 3.Jed Adcock213 games
- Brisbane 206 · 2004–2015
- Footscray 7 · 2016
- 4.Stefan Martin203 games
- Brisbane 133 · 2013–2020
- Footscray 13 · 2021–2022
- Melbourne 57 · 2008–2012
- 5.Justin Sherman138 games
- Brisbane 114 · 2005–2010
- Footscray 24 · 2011–2012
- 6.Ben Hudson168 games
- Brisbane 18 · 2012
- Footscray 88 · 2008–2011
- Adelaide 55 · 2004–2005, 2007
- Collingwood 7 · 2013
- 7.Trent Bartlett81 games
- Brisbane 39 · 1995–1996, 1998–1999
- Footscray 42 · 2000–2002
- 8.Marcus Adams73 games
- Brisbane 46 · 2019–2022
- Footscray 27 · 2016–2018
- 9.Josh Schache76 games
- Brisbane 27 · 2016–2017
- Footscray 45 · 2018–2022
- Melbourne 4 · 2023–2024
- 10.Michael Martin58 games
- Brisbane 10 · 2000
- Footscray 48 · 1995–1999
- 11.Shannon Corcoran30 games
- Brisbane 5 · 1995–1996
- Footscray 23 · 1990–1994
- Sydney 2 · 1997
- 12.Travis Baird5 games
- Brisbane 2 · 2005
- Footscray 3 · 2006
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 12 players have played senior AFL for both Brisbane and Footscray since 1990, led by Jason Akermanis (248 games for Brisbane, 77 for Footscray).
- Seven went from Brisbane to Footscray, and five the other way.
- Four of the 12 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Josh Dunkley, in 2026.
- That ranks 39 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | Brisbane | Footscray | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Akermanis | 248 (1995–2006) | 77 (2007–2010) | – | 325 |
| Josh Dunkley | 103 (2023–2026) | 116 (2016–2022) | – | 219 |
| Jed Adcock | 206 (2004–2015) | 7 (2016) | – | 213 |
| Stefan Martin | 133 (2013–2020) | 13 (2021–2022) | Melbourne 57 | 203 |
| Justin Sherman | 114 (2005–2010) | 24 (2011–2012) | – | 138 |
| Ben Hudson | 18 (2012) | 88 (2008–2011) | Adelaide 55, Collingwood 7 | 168 |
| Trent Bartlett | 39 (1995–1996, 1998–1999) | 42 (2000–2002) | – | 81 |
| Marcus Adams | 46 (2019–2022) | 27 (2016–2018) | – | 73 |
| Josh Schache | 27 (2016–2017) | 45 (2018–2022) | Melbourne 4 | 76 |
| Michael Martin | 10 (2000) | 48 (1995–1999) | – | 58 |
| Shannon Corcoran | 5 (1995–1996) | 23 (1990–1994) | Sydney 2 | 30 |
| Travis Baird | 2 (2005) | 3 (2006) | – | 5 |
Quick answers
- 12 players have played senior AFL for both Brisbane and Footscray since 1990, led by Jason Akermanis (248 games for Brisbane, 77 for Footscray). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Jason Akermanis played the most games for Brisbane: 248. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Josh Dunkley played the most games for Footscray: 116. See the list→
- Seven of them played for Brisbane first and five played for Footscray first. See the list→
- Four of the 12 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 334 players have played senior AFL for Brisbane since 1990, and 177 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 286 players have played senior AFL for Footscray since 1990, and 146 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Brisbane shares the most players with Collingwood: 21. See them→
- Footscray shares the most players with St Kilda: 17. See them→
- Did Jason Akermanis play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 248 games for Brisbane (1995–2006) and 77 for Footscray (2007–2010). See the list→
- Did Josh Dunkley play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 103 games for Brisbane (2023–2026) and 116 for Footscray (2016–2022). See the list→
- Did Jed Adcock play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 206 games for Brisbane (2004–2015) and 7 for Footscray (2016). See the list→
- Did Stefan Martin play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 133 games for Brisbane (2013–2020) and 13 for Footscray (2021–2022). See the list→
- Did Justin Sherman play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 114 games for Brisbane (2005–2010) and 24 for Footscray (2011–2012). See the list→
- Did Ben Hudson play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 18 games for Brisbane (2012) and 88 for Footscray (2008–2011). See the list→
- Did Trent Bartlett play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 39 games for Brisbane (1995–1996, 1998–1999) and 42 for Footscray (2000–2002). See the list→
- Did Marcus Adams play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 46 games for Brisbane (2019–2022) and 27 for Footscray (2016–2018). See the list→
- Did Josh Schache play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 27 games for Brisbane (2016–2017) and 45 for Footscray (2018–2022). See the list→
- Did Michael Martin play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 10 games for Brisbane (2000) and 48 for Footscray (1995–1999). See the list→
- Did Shannon Corcoran play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 5 games for Brisbane (1995–1996) and 23 for Footscray (1990–1994). See the list→
- Did Travis Baird play for Brisbane and Footscray? Yes: 2 games for Brisbane (2005) and 3 for Footscray (2006). See the list→
More club pairings
Brisbane shares the most with
- Brisbane & Collingwood (21)
- Brisbane & Geelong (18)
- Brisbane & St Kilda (17)
- Brisbane & Fitzroy (15)
- Brisbane & Sydney (15)
Footscray shares the most with
- St Kilda & Footscray (17)
- Hawthorn & Footscray (15)
- Melbourne & Footscray (14)
- Sydney & Footscray (14)
- Carlton & Footscray (13)
Common questions
How many players have played for both Brisbane and Footscray?
12 players have played senior AFL for both Brisbane and Footscray since 1990, led by Jason Akermanis (248 games for Brisbane, 77 for Footscray).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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