Danny Hughes

This is the player profile for Danny Hughes, born in 1963. He played for Melbourne and Adelaide in the VFL/AFL. Hughes was drafted initially by Melbourne during the 1981 VFL Interstate Draft.

Not to be confused with:
Daniel Hughes (a.k.a. Danny Hughes) (b. 10/12/1986) - Melbourne and Subiaco

Player Details

Name: Danny Hughes
DOB: 04/12/1963
Height: 189cm
Weight: 90kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1984-1991) - 135 matches, 24 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Melbourne (1984-1990)
      • 124 matches played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, with 3 as captain
    • Adelaide (1991)
      • 11 matches played for Adelaide in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1988

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1984 VFL Season Melbourne 11 2 R01, R04-08, R16-19, R22
1985 VFL Season Melbourne 22 1 R01-22
1986 VFL Season Melbourne 15 6 R01-13, R18-19
1987 VFL Season Melbourne 22 2 R01-08, R12-22, EF, SF, PF
1988 VFL Season Melbourne 18 1 R01-07, R10-13, R16-17, R22, EF, SF, PF, GF
1989 VFL Season Melbourne 19 4 R03-19, R21-22
1990 AFL Season Melbourne 17 7 R03-09, R11-20
1991 AFL Season Adelaide 11 1 R03-07, R10-15

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1989 VFL Season Melbourne 3 R08, R15, R18