He played 15 matches in his debut season, and was nominated for the 2008 AFL Rising Star after a 25-disposal three-goal game in round 17 against St Kilda.

His hard playing style and consistency quickly made him well liked from the Port Adelaide supporters.

Brad Ebert had many stand out performances during the year, for example in round 22 against Brisbane he finished with 32 disposals(24 kicks 8 hballs) 3 marks and 4 tackles.

[4] After retirement, Ebert remained with Port Adelaide as a member of its football department subcommittee until 2022.

[5] Brad Ebert is part of a well known South Australian and Port Adelaide football family.

Brad's uncle is Russell Ebert who won four Magarey Medals and three premierships for Port Adelaide.

One of his cousins on his father's side is Brett Ebert who also won a Magarey Medal for Port Adelaide and played for the club in the Australian Football League.