Bryan Strauchan

Bryan Strauchan

Fictional

• Final Pick National Draft 2004
• Captain of the Asian Team of the Century

Real

• E. J. Whitten Legends Game: 2007, 2008
• Co-captain of Victoria (EJ Whitten Legends Game): 2008

Bryan Keith Strauchan (pronounced: "Strawn"), better known as "Strauchanie", is a fictional Australian rules football player, portrayed by Peter Helliar, who first appeared during short sketches on Before the Game.

Strauchanie is represented as a talentless, overweight bogan, oblivious to his own lack of ability, who fictionally occupied a position on the Collingwood Football Club's playing list, until he announced his retirement in early April 2009 on Triple M, where Helliar works. Helliar wears a recognisable blond mullet wig in his portrayal of Strauchan.

Through his regular segment on Before the Game, Strauchanie became a popular character for his combination of country football stereotypes and jokes about contemporary issues in the AFL. Helliar has since made celebrity appearances in character as Strauchan, often performing in charity sports events.