Wayne Schwass

Infobox afl player


firstname = Wayne
lastname = Schwass


birthdate = Birth date and age|df=yes|1968|11|27
birthplace = New Zealand
originalteam = South Warrnambool
heightweight = 180 cm / 80 kg
dead = alive
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playingteams = North Melbourne (1988-1997) 184 games, 97 goals
Sydney (1998-2002) 98 games, 57 goals
coach = notcoach
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statsend = 2002
careerhighlights =

*North Melbourne Best and Fairest 1994, 1995
*North Melbourne Premiership player 1996
*Sydney Swans Best and Fairest 1999
*All-Australian 1999

Wayne Schwass (born 27 November 1968) was an Australian rules football player in the VFL/AFL who debuted in 1988.

He is notable as one of few New Zealand born players of Maori heritage [ [http://www.teara.govt.nz/NewZealanders/MaoriNewZealanders/MaoriOverseas/4/en Māori overseas - Retaining Māori culture in Australia - Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand ] ] in the history of the VFL/AFL.

"Schwatter" was a champion wingman, known for his blistering pace and courage who played in the Kangaroos' 1996 premiership side before becoming a leader in the Sydney Swans side.

In 2006, Schwass announced that he had suffered from depression during his successful AFL career. Since his retirement he has set up The Sunrise Foundation to help other athletes who suffer from depression. [http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=271249]

He is now a panellist on Fox League Teams and an AFL commentator.

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