Born: August 19, 1964
Recruited: Frankston Rovers FC
Played: 1982 - 1993
Debut Order: 686
First game: First Semi Final 1982
Last game: Round 19, 1992
Guernsey: 47 (1982), 23 (1983 - 1992)
Games: 189
Goals: 427
Vice-Captain: 1992
Premierships: 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991
Night Premierships: 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1992
Club Champion: 1985
Leading Goal Kicker: 1985 (58)
Director: 1998 - 2005
Life Member: 1989
Team of the Century: 2001
Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009

VFL / AFL Honours
State Representative 9
All-Australian: 1985, 1986, 1988
AFL Hall of Fame: 1999

Brereton was one of the most exciting players of his era. His flamboyance endeared him to all Hawk fans and infuriated his rivals. He kicked five goals in his first game, the first semi-final against North Melbourne in 1982. Brereton reveled in the heat of battle and would do anything to create a distraction to the opposition. He was capable of turning many a game with his immense talent, contested marking and telling kicks for goal combined with an ability to intimidate his opponents. His combined teamwork up forward with the likes of Jason Dunstall, John Platten and Darrin Pritchard wrong footed many an opponent. 
Such was his love for the Hawks, he returned as a Board Member and assisted with training under coach Peter Schwab.