 Brogan was the First Division's joint-top goalscorer in 1979–80 and in 1982–83, scored 36 goals in all competitions as St Johnstone won the title and promotion to the Premier Division.After St Johnstone were relegated from the Premier Division at the end of 1983–84 season, Brogan remained in the division after signing for Hibernian.The move did not work out however, and after a spell on loan at Ayr United, he joined his hometown club Hamilton Academical in December 1984.