Broderick was a defender and spent three seasons at Collingwood. He crossed to Fitzroy in 1952 and won their Best and fairest in his debut season with the club.[2]
Tasmania
In 1955 Broderick moved to Tasmania being cleared to Wynyard to take on the role of captain-coach.[3] He also won that club's Best and Fairest award in 1958.[4]
↑"Broderick Wins Fitzroy Award". The Age. No.30, 393. Victoria, Australia. 26 September 1952. p.14. Retrieved 26 February 2017– via National Library of Australia.