FORMER Wentworth footballer Jarrod Brander has strong backing from his AFL club’s captain to have a breakout year in 2020.

Brander’s athleticism and skill has caught the attention of West Coast Eagles leader and 2018 Norm Smith medallist Luke Shuey, even though Brander’s exposure at the top level has been limited.

Since being recruited with pick 13 in the national draft Brander, who will t...