Trey Brown started playing rugby league in Sydney, his first memory of the game a grand final at Redfern Oval with the Mascot Jets. He has been a long way from Redfern since then, the hooker debuted for the Capras in 2019 against Wynnum Manly and in 2023 was named Hostplus Cup Hooker of the Year, the standout individual honour of his career to date.

One game more than any other defines what the Capras mean to him. The 2022 Northern Pride semi-final, where the team were 22-0 down at halftime at Browne Park, a game that turns up repeatedly in the profiles of players who were on that field, and rightly so. Brown has been part of the culture that makes moments like that possible. His goal for 2026 is to get back to his best form and play consistent footy in maroon and navy.

The harder you work, the luckier you get, that is the lesson footy has handed him. Off the field, Trey is a golfer who loves watching other sports, has a thing for useless facts (his hidden talent, according to him), and follows the OKC Thunder. Danny Buderus is the childhood hero. The Pretender by Foo Fighters is the game day track.

And if rugby league hadn’t worked out? Stay-at-home dad. He sounds serious about it.

#OnTheField

Position: Hooker

Junior Club: Mascot Jets

Capras Debut: 2019 vs Wynnum Manly.

What’s your first memory playing rugby league? Playing in a grand final at Redfern Oval.

Who introduced you to the game? My parents.

Career Highlight: Hostplus Cup Hooker of the Year in 2023.

Pre-Game Ritual/Superstition: Nothing to report.

Most Memorable Game: Northern Pride semi-final 2022 — down 22-0 at half and winning at Browne Park.

What’s Your Personal Goal for the year? Consistent footy and getting back to good form in Capras colours.

What’s the biggest lesson footy has taught you? The harder you work, the luckier you get.

What advice would you give to young players starting out in footy? Nail the basics — everything will come from your core skills.

#OffTheField

If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be? A stay-at-home dad.

Childhood Hero: Danny Buderus.

Favourite Game-Day Pump-Up Song: The Pretender — Foo Fighters.

Hobbies: Golf, watching other sports.

Favourite Post-Game Meal: Anything sweet.

Hidden Talent: Remembering useless facts about random things.

Favourite Sports Team (Outside Rugby League): OKC Thunder.

Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: Treat others how you’d want to be treated.

Favourite Holiday Destination: Los Angeles, America.

Dream Team You’d Love to Play For: Sydney Roosters.

Dream Player You’d Love to Play With: Payne Haas.

#CaprasTop3

Game Day Snacks: A good breakfast.

Movies of All Time: Troy, Shutter Island, The Dark Knight.

Meals: Steak, pasta.

Sporting Idols: Tom Brady, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant.

Bucket List Destinations: Pyramids of Giza.

Things You Can’t Live Without: My family, good food.

Worst Drills at Training: Back-to-back conditioning, MAS.

Embarrassing Moments on the Field: Missing a goal from nearly in front.

#TeamTalk

Who is the team pest? Zac Sainsbury.

Who is always late to training? Zev John.

Who takes the longest to get ready? Riley Reid — he’d forget something.

Who would you not want to be stuck on a desert island with? Liam Nebauer.

Who is the best dressed on the team? Radean Robinson.

Who is the worst dressed on the team? Everyone’s not too bad.

Who is the biggest joker on the team? Liam Nebauer tries to be.