Kaelan (Brains) 

PHD Student

A big ball of energy, Kaelan might look like a Brawn but he’s used to people underestimating his intellect. Growing up playing rugby, surfing and even becoming a professional stand up paddleboarder, Kaelan is an ex-engineer and now a PHD student using A.I. to scout and map vegetation by drone around Antarctica.

He says, “People often misconceive me based on my appearance and the way I talk. If I’m with the Brawn tribe, I'm going to be talking about footy and sport, and then with the Brain tribe, I can talk about literature, get a bit deeper.”

Growing up on the Sunshine Coast, Kaelan is used to the outdoors and says, “I’ve lived in a tent for extended periods, I’ve slept on the beach, I’ve lived in a van so doing the surviving part won’t bother me. I can go without sleep, food and can perform under pressure.”

Citing Hayley as his favourite player from Brains v Brawn in Cloncurry, Kaelan wants to play her game but also improve on it. While his genuine sweetness will come into the game, he’s also ready to play.

He says, “This is a lifesize board game, how fun is that? As long as you’re in the rules of the game, nothing is immoral. But also, you must judge what people think is immoral, so you still get votes at the end.”