Bruce Abernethy

This is the player profile for Bruce Richard Abernethy, born in Ouse, Tasmania in 1962. He played for North Melbourne, Collingwood and Adelaide in the VFL/AFL. He played for Port Adelaide in the SANFL, winning seven premierships with Port Adelaide (1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992).

Player Details

Name: Bruce Abernethy
Full Name: Bruce Richard Abernethy
DOB: 10/05/1962
POB: Ouse, Tasmania
Height: 185cm
Weight: 86kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1982-1986, 1991-1992) - 112 matches, 39 goals
  • SANFL History: (1979-1981, 1988-1990, 1992) - 7 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • North Melbourne (1982-1983)
      • 43 matches played for North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
    • Collingwood (1984-1986)
      • 58 matches played for Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
    • Adelaide (1991-1992)
      • 11 matches played for Adelaide in the VFL/AFL
  • SANFL Accolades:
    • Port Adelaide (1979-1981, 1988-1990, 1992)
      • 7 matches played for Port Adelaide in the SANFL
      • 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 premierships won with Port Adelaide in the SANFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1979 SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF
1980 SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF
1981 SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF
1982 VFL Season North Melbourne 23 11 R01-11, R13-22, EF, SF
1983 VFL Season North Melbourne 20 10 R01-06, R09-12, R15-22, SF, PF
1984 VFL Season Collingwood 21 9 R01-10, R12-19, EF, SF, PF
1985 VFL Season Collingwood 17 5 R01-05, R08, R10, R12-17, R19-22
1986 VFL Season Collingwood 20 2 R01-05, R07-21
1988 SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF
1989 SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF
1990 SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF
1991 AFL Season Adelaide 10 2 R03-04, R06-07, R09-14
1992 AFL Season Adelaide 1 0 R21
SANFL Season Port Adelaide 1 0 GF