Originally born in Western Australia, Angus and his family relocated to Victoria where he went to school at Haileybury College and played his junior football with the Hampton Rovers Football Club.

He was recognised as an elite talent at a young age when he received a scholarship with the Australian Institute of Sport through the AIS-AFL Academy as part of their level one squad in the 2012 intake.

Angus is of athletic pedigree as his father, Mark Brayshaw, is a former North Melbourne player and the current AFL Coaches’ Association Chief Executive Officer, his grandfather, Ian Brayshaw, is a former state cricketer and footballer with the Claremont Football Club and his two brothers Hamish and Andy are both playing at AFL Level.

Angus Brayshaw was drafted by the Melbourne Football Club with the 3rd selection in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft after impressive performances throughout his draft year.

Brayshaw was named captain of the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup and earned selection in the All-Australian team following a successful under 18 championships. Brayshaw managed 21 games in his debut season recording a club-high 4.7 tackles per game highlighting his hardness and willingness to compete.

Unfortunately, the following two years were hampered by a run of concussions which allowed just 15 games across the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

True to his character Brayshaw persisted through his injury troubles to return back to his best in season 2018 playing 22 games including three finals.

Remarkably Brayshaw missed the first three rounds but still managed to place third in the Brownlow medal count playing just 19 home and away games.