goals in 22 games. 2005 and 2006 Bradshaw was more recognised as a key position player after two successful years, and in 2005 he again played at both ends, despite winning the goalkicking at the club due to the departure of Lynch. He kicked 42 goals, including a then club record, and career high 9 goals against Melbourne at the Gabba. He kicked five goals on two other occasions, but did not play every game. However, in 2006 he played every game for the year, and kicked a career high 59 goals, playing as a permanent forward. He again dominated Melbourne with an 8-goal performance in Round 14, and kicked 6 goals against Port Adelaide and Essendon. 2007 and 2008 In March 2007 Bradshaw ruptured his Anterior cruciate ligament, and missed the entire season, the second time in his career. This was his first knee reconstruction. In 2008 he appeared in the Hall of Fame Tribute match, playing for Victoria, and kicking a goal. At the break, he had kicked 47 goals in 12 games, placed 4th behind Matthew Pavlich, Brendan Fevola, and Lance Franklin. 2008 was by far Bradshaw's best season finishing 3rd in the Coleman medal with 75 goals and a bag of 7 in Round 5 against Hawthorn. 2009 In 2009 Bradshaw kicked 58 goals. He kicked a goal after the siren against Essendon to draw the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. and impressed in the Elimination Final against Carlton kicking the sealing goal tight on the boundary line in the pocket. On 17 October 2009, Bradshaw denied Brisbane's new contract for him and he put himself up for the AFL Pre-season Draft. Sydney selected Bradshaw with their fourth pick in the pre-season draft. Sydney Swans 2010 In the 2010 pre-season draft Bradshaw signed with the Sydney Swans after being selected with their fourth pick. He was given the number 19 guernsey, made famous by Michael O'Loughlin. He played his first game in red and white in Round One against St Kilda. It was a thrilling match, where Bradshaw booted a goal, but failed to make a real impact as the Swans went down by eight points. He had his best game for the Swans in Round 6 against his old club the Brisbane Lions on 1 May 2010, kicking six goals, with several spectacular marks, helping the Swans win and end the round on top