1994, November 4 , West Australian, Story and Photo “Doctors convince Hendry to hang up his helmet”. Photo of Hendry packing up his football gear at home. Brendan Hendry a potential recruit for new Club Fremantle has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 23. After three major bouts of concussion the Claremont back player, who played in a helmet, has acted on medical advice to give the game away or risk fatal injury. Hendry grew up in Bremer Bay and played football for Jerramungup in an under 13s premiership. he was flung to the ground and hit his head on a metal sprinkler. he made his league debut for Claremont in 1992 and played in a premiership in 1993.
