The one-club Western Australian joined Punt Road in 2015 as a mature-aged draftee, being selected as pick 67 from WAFL club Swan Districts.
After four years playing as a rebounding defender in the WAFL, he evolved into a versatile backman following the retirement of 200-gamer Alex Rance, often playing as a tall defender throughout this third Premiership-winning campaign in 2020.
Broad had played just 12 games across the 2015 and 2016 seasons but, after keeping GWS Giants forward Toby Greene in the 2017 preliminary final, recorded five rebound 50s as part of the Tigers' drought-breaking Grand Final win over Adelaide.
He has remained a key part of their youthful squad under head coach Adem Yze with the club battling to avoid the wooden spoon in 2026, playing 189 games including 19 this year.
For the past four seasons, Broad has been a top-ten votegetter in the club's best and fairest award (Jack Dyer Medal) and is a three-time recipient of the Francis Bourke Award, which is chosen by the playing group.
The honours kept coming throughout the latter part of his career when he led the team out onto the MCG in the 2025 Dreamtime game against Essendon, before representing Western Australia in this year's State of Origin comeback.
Broad informed his teammates on Tuesday that next weekend's home game against St Kilda will be his final appearance.
He urged his struggling teammates to "block out the external noise" and continue to build a winning culture through tough times.
“I know that this group can achieve something great, but it will not just happen," he said.
"Talent can only get you so far in this game. Hard work, consistency and playing your role will take you to the next level.
“Do not be afraid to challenge each other or have tough conversations if it comes from a place of care. Continue to drive hard standards because the habits you create will become the standard.
“I promise you, the tough times in the trenches together will make the great times even sweeter.
"Continue to water and feed this culture, because it is our biggest strength."
Aaron Murphy has been with Flashscore since 2018 and, as the founding editor of the Australian newsdesk, has reported on-site at several major events in Melbourne including the Australian Open, State of Origin, A-League, NBL and international cricket. You can read his pieces here and contact him on X or LinkedIn.
