Brett Kimmorley

Brett Kimmorley

Brett “Noddy” Kimmorley is one of Australian rugby league’s most respected figures, with an outstanding career spanning elite playing, coaching, media and community roles.

A champion halfback, Brett played 307 NRL games across the Newcastle Knights, Hunter Mariners, Melbourne Storm, Northern Eagles, Cronulla Sharks and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He represented New South Wales 10 times and Australia 22 times, and was a key member of Melbourne Storm’s inaugural NRL premiership-winning team in 1999, earning the prestigious Clive Churchill Medal for his Grand Final performance.

Renowned for his football intelligence, leadership and ability to read the game, Brett has continued to make his mark since retiring from playing in 2010. He has worked extensively in coaching and player development, including serving as the inaugural Wests Tigers NRLW head coach, and has held a range of representative and pathways coaching positions.

Brett is also a highly respected rugby league commentator and analyst, bringing an experienced player’s perspective and an exceptional understanding of strategy, leadership and performance to his media work.

Away from the football field, Brett is an experienced keynote speaker, MC and NRL ambassador. His presentations draw on the lessons of an extraordinary sporting career to explore leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity, high performance and the importance of opportunity.

Known for his honesty, warmth and engaging storytelling, Brett offers audiences a rare insight into elite sport — both the highs of premiership success and the challenges that come with life beyond the football field.