Age, Biography and Wiki
Wayne Schwass was born on 27 November, 1968 in Christchurch, New Zealand, is an Australian rules footballer, born 1968. Discover Wayne Schwass's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
27 November 1968 |
| Birthday |
27 November |
| Birthplace |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 55 years old group.
Wayne Schwass Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Wayne Schwass height is 180 cm and Weight 80 kg.
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| Height |
180 cm |
| Weight |
80 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Wayne Schwass Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wayne Schwass worth at the age of 55 years old? Wayne Schwass’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Wayne Schwass's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Wayne Schwass Social Network
Timeline
Wayne Schwass (born 27 November 1968) is a former professional Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.
He is notable as being the first New Zealand–born AFL player known to be of Māori heritage.
He holds the record for VFL/AFL matches played by a New Zealand–born player, with 282.
An outstanding talent, Schwass was recruited by Kangaroos as a junior and captained the North Melbourne under-19s to the premiership in 1987 and took out the Morrish Medal as the best and fairest in the under-19s.
He was educated at Warrnambool North Technical School from year 7-11 before competing his final year (year 12) at Trinity Grammar in Melbourne.
Following his senior debut in 1988, Schwass became a champion wingman, known for his blistering pace, courage, and accuracy on his left foot.
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Schwass won the club champion award, the Syd Barker Medal, twice at North Melbourne, in 1994 and 1995.
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He was one of the best in the Kangaroos' 1996 premiership side against Sydney and was named vice-captain to Wayne Carey.
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In 1998 in the twilight of his career, North Melbourne traded Schwass to Sydney in exchange for a young Shannon Grant.
At the Sydney Swans the following year, Schwass was an instant leader, taking out the club's best-and-fairest award and earning All-Australian selection.
He would retire a few seasons later, playing just short of 100 games with the Swans, ending his serviceable AFL career.
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! 282 ! 154 ! 115 ! 4099 ! 1933 ! 6032 ! 820 ! 641 ! 0.5 ! 0.4 ! 14.5 ! 6.9 ! 21.4 ! 2.9 ! 2.3 ! 137
Schwass has long been a great supporter and ambassador for Australian rules football in New Zealand, and he realised his dream of representing his country in 2012 as part of the New Zealand national team, becoming the first home-grown AFL player to play, captain and coach a country other than Australia in the sport.
Schwass was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, to mother Rae and Māori father Colin.
They moved to the Warrnambool area in Victoria, Australia, when Wayne was three years old.
He began playing Australian Rules at the South Warrnambool Football Club at the age of 10.
In 2012, Schwass was a player-coach for the New Zealand representative AFL side, the New Zealand Hawks, against the Australian AIS-AFL Academy team.
He has long been a great supporter and ambassador for Australian rules football in New Zealand.
Schwass is now founder and CEO of PukaUp, a social enterprise who states their vision is "to create the environments for every person to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing."
A regular on the public-speaking circuit, Schwass also hosts the PukaUp Podcast with PodcastONE.
Schwass is still involved with AFL as a commentator for Triple M on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
