Brett Gillard is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played as a back-row forward in the 1980s and 1990s. He played in 40 matches for Eastern Suburbs in the years 1989–92, Penrith Panthers 1993& 94, Gold Coast Seagulls later renamed the Gold Coast "Chargers" 1995 & 96 and a season with the South Sydney club in 1997. Gillard in currently associated with one of Eastern Suburbs junior clubs', the Clovelly Crocodiles, in junior development.