Gary Buckenara

This is the player profile for Gary William Buckenara, born in 1958. He played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL, winning four premierships with Hawthorn (1983, 1986, 1988, 1989). Buckenara also coached Sydney.

Player Details

Name: Gary Buckenara
Full Name: Gary William Buckenara
DOB: 03/07/1958
Height: 184cm
Weight: 83kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1982-1990) - 154 matches, 293 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Hawthorn (1982-1990)
      • 154 matches played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL
      • 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989 premierships won with Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (VFL/AFL Team Of the Year) (x2): 1986, 1988
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation) (x3): 1983, 1985, 1986

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1982 VFL Season Hawthorn 25 60 R01-22, QF, SF, PF
1983 VFL Season Hawthorn 21 43 R01-07, R10-21, SF, GF
1984 VFL Season Hawthorn 1 0 R22
1985 VFL Season Hawthorn 19 27 R05-07, R09-22, QF, SF
1986 VFL Season Hawthorn 25 55 R01-22, SF, PF, GF
1987 VFL Season Hawthorn 17 42 R02, R04-06, R14-22, QF, SF, PF, GF
1988 VFL Season Hawthorn 22 34 R01, R04-22, SF, GF
1989 VFL Season Hawthorn 21 32 R01-15, R19-22, SF, GF
1990 AFL Season Hawthorn 3 0 R03, R11-12