Bruce Reville Biography

In 2025, Bruce Reville was a cult hero on the fringe of Brisbane's best team. In 2026, he's still a cult hero, but the 25-year-old is well and truly entrenched in the senior side following a brilliant start to the season.

Not only are his numbers up (16 disposals a game, up from a career average of 11), but so is his impact, now averaging 4.7 score involvement (up from 2.5).

"Continuity is a big thing," Reville said.

"The last two years I've been in and out of the side ... in my mind, I was on edge every week wanting to keep my spot.

"Being able to play week in and week out makes such a difference. I'm slowly getting to the stage where I feel comfortable."

Bruce Reville once worked at an abattoir and drove forklifts for Bunnings, but has now become a cult hero at the Lions who will be playing in the 2025 Grand Final.

"I knew I wanted to be an AFL footballer and that's why I moved to Bunnings," Reville explained of his decision to stop working 12-hour shifts at an abattoir.

"I thought about it every day. I loved Bunnings, and the people there were amazing, but it was something I didn't want to do for the rest of my life.

"And now I'm here it means so much more, what I went through."

Bruce Reville makes his AFL debut for Brisbane at the Gabba with 13 disposals (13 kicks) and 4 marks in a 34-point win over Gold Coast.