Brett Alexander "Moose" Stephens (born 20 February 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for

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in the Victorian and Australian Football Leagues (VFL and AFL) and currently a performance coach for world class athletes, working with pro tennis players, golfers and surfers.

Football career

Stephens was a

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player originally from

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, and had stints at VFL clubs

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and Sydney,

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(TFL) club North Hobart, and

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before his recruitment by Fitzroy. Coach

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gave the mature-age recruit Stephens his debut in 1987 at the age of 26, and he rewarded him with consistent performances. In Fitzroy's best and fairest, he finished 2nd on two occasions. He retired in 1993 with 133 games and 54 goals in a solid career. He represented Australia in International rules against Ireland and captained Victoria against Queensland in State of Origin.

Post-football career

After his retirement, Stephens became a sports coach in both the mental and physical training sectors, fitness coaching Pete Sampras,

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and his eventual wife,

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player

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.Clarey, Christopher (25 October 200
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* 1961 births Living people East Perth Football Club players Fitzroy Football Club players North Hobart Football Club players Tasmanian State of Origin players Australian rules footballers from Melbourne Victorian State of Origin players Australia international rules football team players People from Croydon, Victoria Australian sports coaches {{AFL-bio-1960s-stub