Fans of Fev probably know him from his time as the Carlton Blues’ leading goalkicker. Others might know him for his antics on and off the pitch. But did you know that he just welcomed a new baby to the world just last year?
A lot has happened to Fev since he retired from the AFL. Curious to know what he’s been up to?
Read on and learn more about the one and only, Brendan Fevola.
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How Old Is Brendan Fevola?
Born on January 20, 1981, Fev is now 38 years old.
How Tall Is Brendan Fevola?
He stands at a height of 191 cm.
What Is Brendan Fevola’s Net Worth?
Fev’s estimated to be worth $6-million. Sounds like a lot of money, but it isn’t too surprising if you factor in his football career and all his media appearances.
What Nationality Is Brendan Fevola?
As his surname might suggest, he is a proud Italian-Australian.
Who Are Brendan Fevola’s Parents?
Fev was born to mother, Karen Ralph, and father Angelo Fevola, who was once a lacrosse state representative for Victoria.
Does Brendan Fevola Have Any Siblings?
He has a brother named Jason.
Where Did Brendan Fevola Grow Up?
Brendan grew up in Narre Warren, Victoria.
Where Does Brendan Fevola Live Now?
He lives with his family in Melbourne.
Does Brendan Fevola Have Any Tattoos?
He has a bunch. Most notably, he has the names of all his daughters tattooed across his stomach.
Is Brendan Fevola Married?
Not anymore, but he’s engaged again!
When Was Brendan Fevola’s Wedding?
His first wedding with his then-girlfriend and now ex-wife and fiancée (we’ll explain later) Alex Cheatham was on October 07, 2005.
Why Did Brendan Fevola And His Wife Split?
After years of a marriage rocked by Fev’s antics, including an affair with model Lara Bingle (now Worthington), Alex Fevola realised that she was sick of it and needed space from Fev to recover.
When Did Brendan Fevola And His Wife Get Back Together?
Fev and Alex got back together in 2016 and even got engaged again! And despite some rumours of an affair with campmate Jo Beth Taylor, the couple are still going strong, welcoming their fourth daughter, Tobi, to the world just last year.
Does Brendan Fevola Have Kids?
Fev has four children – Mia, Leni, Lulu and Tobi. Mia is his step-daughter as she’s Alex’s daughter from her previous relationship, but his other kids are biologically his.
Which Football Teams Did Brendan Fevola Play For?
While in the AFL, he played for the Carlton Blues and later the Brisbane Lions. He also played for a bunch of teams in different leagues after retiring from the AFL, including the New Norfolk Eagles in the SFL.
What Was Brendan Fevola’s Salary With The AFL?
We don’t have exact stats, but at one point, he was being paid $1-million per year.
What Are Brendan Fevola’s Most Notable Footy Stats?
Fev won the Coleman Medal in 2006 and 2009 while he was playing as Carlton’s leading goalkicker. During those years, he scored a total of 84 and 86 goals respectively.
What Position Did Brendan Fevola Play?
Fev played full-forward when he was in the AFL.
What Were Brendan Fevola’s Best Footy Moments?
Naturally, most of his best moments were goal kicks.
What Were Brendan Fevola’s Worst Footy Moments?
Back when Fev was still rocking dreadlocks, he got into a fight with Antoni Grover during a game in 2005. The fight resulted in Grover needing stitches and Fev being suspended for two games.
Why Did He Stop Playing Football?
He never stopped playing! While he hasn’t been part of the AFL since being sacked from the Lions, Fev’s played for different teams in different leagues.
What Did Brendan Fevola Do After Leaving The AFL?
Aside from playing in other leagues, Fev made several media appearances. Most notably, he’s been a host on Fox FM’s Fifi, Fev and Byron radio show since 2016.
Has Brendan Fevola Ever Won a Brownlow?
While he was one of the best goalkickers the AFL has ever seen, he never won the coveted Brownlow Medal.
Has Brendan Fevola Ever Been Arrested?
Fev was arrested in 2011 in the early hours of New Year’s Day. After refusing to move away from the road and being verbally aggressive with the police, he was charged with being a public nuisance and obstruction of police.
Did Brendan Fevola Ever Take Drugs?
Fev’s never admitted or even been caught taking recreational drugs, but he’s had a rocky relationship with prescription drugs. He used to take Sudafed, a cold medicine now banned by the AFL, before every game, and a mix of drugs for his ADHD and alcohol led him down a dark place.
Was Brendan Fevola Depressed?
Unfortunately, he was. In the middle of battling a drinking problem and gambling addiction, Fev also had depression that almost pushed him to the brink. Thankfully, he seems to have recovered as he doesn’t need depression medication anymore.
Did Brendan Fevola Ever Go To Rehab?
He did, and it might have saved him. At the New Farm clinic, he was able to tackle his issues with drinking, gambling, and depression.
Did Brendan Fevola Ever Go Bankrupt?
He did in 2013. At the time, he owed a total of $60,000 to three different creditors.
What TV Shows Has Brendan Fevola Been On?
Fev’s made a bunch of notable TV appearances over the years. While he was in the AFL, he was a regular on The Footy Show until he showed up drunk during the 2009 Brownlow night. He was also a contestant on Dancing with the Stars and the winner of the second season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!.
Was Brendan Fevola Ever On Neighbours?
He wasn’t on for long, but he was in a short scene in a 2017 episode.
Has Brendan Fevola Written Any Books?
In 2012, he published an autobiography titled Fev: In My Own Words, which delved into the highest highs of his career and the lowest lows he’d experienced up to that point.
What Are Brendan Fevola’s Iconic Quotes?
While he’s not known for throwing out iconic lines, he is infamously known for screaming “Pressure point! Pressure point!” at Chris Judd, his then captain, during the 2009 Brownlow Medal award ceremony.
How Much Weight Did Brendan Fevola Lose?
Since starting an intense fitness program in 2016, Fev has reached his goal weight after losing 16 kilograms. Looking good, Fev!
What Is Brendan Fevola Doing Now?
At the age of 38, Fev’s still playing footy – this time for the Hastings Blues in the MPNFL. He’s also a host on Fox FM and of course, a father to his kids and a partner to Alex.
Is Brendan Fevola On Instagram?
Yeah, he does. You can follow him on Instagram @brendanfevola25.
Is Brendan Fevola On Twitter?
Yep! You can follow him @brendanfevola25.
Brendan Fevola – Footy Star, Radio Host, Family Man
It’s clear that Fev is more than just the controversy he was known for when was younger. He’s a changed man, a loving father, and someone who just loves Aussie football.
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