Brendan graduated from Lincoln Institute in 1986. Prior to this he worked at St. Vincent's Hospital as a radiographer. He worked at Southern Memorial Hospital before entering into private practice in 1987. He joined Southern Rehabilitation & Sports Physiotherapy Centre in 1989.

 

Brendan was team physiotherapist at Hawthorn Football Club (AFL 1989-1996), Dandenong Football Club (VFL 1990-1993) and Springvale Football Club (VFL/AFL 1997-2004). He completed a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1997.

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He still participates in Veterans' Basketball and has been involved with the Myths & Legends Veteran team. Brendan understands the urge not to retire gracefully.