He played five senior games in 1984, his third year at the club, but knee problems limited his opportunities.
In 1988 he also won the Grogan Medal, by a considerable margin of 11 votes, from Ray Sarcevic.
Windsor-Zillmere merged with Sandgate to form North Brisbane in the 1990s and he coached them to a first premiership in 1995.
He joined his brother at Carlton in 2000 as a recruiter and scout but left after a year to coach the Brisbane Lions Reserves to the 2001 QAFL premiership.
Involved with the Brisbane Lions ever since, Brittain has served in various roles including recruiting manager and development coach.