Brian Stanislaus facts for kids

Brian Stanislaus, born on July 13, 1971, is a former Australian rules football player. He is known for playing with the Sydney Swans in the top Australian Football League (AFL). Brian is especially famous for his amazing career with the St Mary's Football Club in the Northern Territory.

Brian Stanislaus: A Football Star

Brian Stanislaus is a talented footballer from the Tiwi Islands. He played Australian rules football at a high level for many years. His career shows how much hard work and skill can achieve in sports.

His Time in the AFL

Brian Stanislaus played one game for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). This happened in 1991, during round three of the 1991 AFL season. He played against the Adelaide Crows. Later, in 1992, the Brisbane Bears chose him in their Mid-Season Draft. However, he did not play any senior games for them.

A Legend at St Mary's Football Club

Brian Stanislaus truly made his mark playing for St Mary's in the Northern Territory Football League. He became a real legend at this club.

Winning Championships

Brian helped St Mary's win the league championship eight times. This means he was a "premiership player" eight times, which is a huge achievement!

Games and Goals

He played 258 games for St Mary's. During these games, he kicked an incredible 776 goals. This shows he was a very important player for his team.

Awards and Recognition

Brian won the "best and fairest" award for St Mary's twice. This award goes to the player who is judged the best and most sportsmanlike. He was also the "leading goal-kicker" seven times. This means he scored the most goals for his team in those seasons.

Other Teams Brian Played For

Before his big success, Brian also played for other clubs. In 1992 and 1993, he played for North Launceston in Tasmania. He also briefly played for East Perth in 1990.