Austin was recruited from North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup with the 56th selection in the 2007 AFL Draft.

He was recalled for the round 15 match against Geelong before missing the next few games with a back injury.

After the 2010 AFL Season, Austin met BBC Celebrity Chef Ainsley Harriot overseas and developed a great friendship.

Austin began learning kitchen craft and skills from Ainsley and was offered a TV spot on the UK version of Ready Steady Cook which he declined due to his AFL commitments.

He now plays for Northern Ballarat Roosters(North Melbourne Aligned VFL Team.