Brad Swancott Explained

Brad Swancott
Fullname:Bradley Swancott
Birth Date:23 July 1979
Birth Place:Newcastle, Australia
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1995–2000
Caps1:21
Goals1:0
Years2:2000–2002
Clubs2:Newcastle United
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2002
Clubs3:Bankstown City
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2003
Clubs4:Parramatta Eagles
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2003–2004
Caps5:15
Goals5:0
Years6:2004–2010
Clubs6:Manly United
Caps6:114
Goals6:0
Years7:2011
Caps7:20
Goals7:0
Years8:2011–2014
Clubs8:Hamilton Olympic
Caps8:84
Goals8:0
Years9:2015–2019
Clubs9:Lambton Jaffas
Caps9:103
Goals9:0
Totalcaps:378
Totalgoals:0
Nationalyears1:1998
Nationalteam1:Australia U20[1]
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:0

Bradley Swancott (born 23 July 1979), is an Australian former soccer player.

Club career

Born in Newcastle, New South Wales,[2] Swancott represented local side Newcastle Breakers in the National Soccer League, making his debut aged just 16. However, he spent most of his time there as understudy to Bob Catlin, and totaled only 21 matches in 5 years.[3] When the Breakers dissolved in 2000, Swancott joined the newly formed Newcastle United, where he made 4 appearances.

After his release by Newcastle United, Swancott spent time with NSW Premier League teams, including Bankstown City, Parramatta Eagles and APIA Leichhardt. He then returned to Newcastle to play for local sides Lake Macquarie City, Hamilton Olympic and Lambton Jaffas.

Personal life

Swancott still lives and works in Newcastle. Currently working in his own business that supplies Workwear & Safety equipment to Newcastle and the Hunter Region. He also has business interests in mining and strategic procurement projects.

Career statistics

Club

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ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle Breakers1996–97National Soccer League30000030
1997–981700000170
1998–9910000010
Total2100000210
Newcastle Jets2000–01National Soccer League40000040
Bankstown City2002–03NSW Premier League60000060
Parramatta Eagles1100000110
APIA Leichhardt2003–041500000150
Lambton Jaffas2015NPL Northern NSW2000000200
20161800000180
20172102[6] 000230
20182202000240
20192100000210
Total103040001070
Career total159040001630
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Zealand - U-20 International Matches . 23 Sep 2015 . 29 December 2016. RSSSF.
  2. Web site: Ornithology Lesson or Swansong? . 20 May 2008 . 29 December 2016 . Football NSW.
  3. Web site: Brad Swancott aims to channel veteran goalkeeper Bob Catlin . 16 Jul 2012 . 29 December 2016 . The Herald.
  4. Web site: Statistics . 15 January 2019 . SportsTG.
  5. Web site: FFA Cup Statistics . 15 January 2019 . SportsTG.
  6. Appearances in the FFA Cup