Researching Brad Oborne
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 212 people with the Oborne surname? In that year Oborne was ranked number 3367 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Brad means "Broad" and is of English origin.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 248 people with the Oborne surname in the UK? Oborne is now ranked number 3809 for popularity in the UK. |
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Brad Oborne
Brad Oborne (born 19 June 1980) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL).
The 35th selection from the 1998 AFL draft, Oborne was secured by Collingwood under the father–son rule, as his father Rod Oborne had played for the club in the 1970s. He was drafted from TAC Cup side the Preston Knights, having earlier played with Montmorency.
He played four games for Collingwood in the 1999 AFL season and had his best performance against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba when he kicked three goals. The following year he was called up to the seniors just once and at the end of the season was delisted by Collingwood.
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