Andrew Bews
Geelong, Brisbane Bears and Brisbane
AFL career
282 games134 goals
- Debut
- R4 1982 v STK17 Apr 1982
- Most recent
- R22 1998 v STK29 Aug 1998
Stats
1998 | BRL | 6 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 11.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39 |
1997 | BRL | 13 | 8.2 | 3.7 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 48 |
1996 | BRB | 17 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 15.2 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 55 |
1995 | BRB | 19 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 12.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 45 |
1994 | BRB | 20 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 16.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 52 |
1993 | GEE | 18 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 16.6 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 56 |
1992 | GEE | 18 | 9.8 | 7.5 | 17.3 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 61 |
1991 | GEE | 20 | 11.1 | 6.8 | 17.8 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 57 |
1990 | GEE | 6 | 17.5 | 8.2 | 25.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 89 |
1989 | GEE | 26 | 15.2 | 6.7 | 21.9 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 82 |
1988 | GEE | 17 | 13.5 | 8.1 | 21.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 71 |
1987 | GEE | 21 | 13.8 | 9.2 | 23.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 76 |
1986 | GEE | 18 | 12.7 | 8.4 | 21.1 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | - | 0.6 | 0.8 | - |
1985 | GEE | 22 | 15.6 | 7.0 | 22.6 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | - | 1.9 | 0.8 | - |
1984 | GEE | 15 | 11.0 | 5.4 | 16.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | - | 0.7 | 1.1 | - |
1983 | GEE | 20 | 9.6 | 5.6 | 15.2 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.8 | - | 0.9 | 0.8 | - |
1982 | GEE | 6 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 11.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.5 | - | 1.0 | 0.5 | - |
Bio
Recruited from North Geelong, Andrew Bews became a cult figure at Kardinia Park during the 1980s and early 1990s, affectionately known to supporters as "The Rat." A tenacious and pacy utility, Bews primarily operated as a back pocket or tagger where his aggression and speed allowed him to shut down dangerous opponents while providing drive out of defence. His leadership qualities saw him appointed Geelong captain for the 1990 and 1991 seasons, and he was a central figure in the Cats' formidable lineup that contested the legendary 1989 Grand Final against Hawthorn.
Despite his standing as a club stalwart, Bews was surprisingly traded to the Brisbane Bears prior to the 1994 season. In Queensland, he provided invaluable experience and hardness to a developing list, playing a significant role in the Bears' rise to finals contention and their eventual transition into the Brisbane Lions. He retired in 1998 with 282 games to his name, just missing the Lions' premiership era, though his connection to Geelong was cemented years later when his son, Jed Bews, was drafted to the Cats under the father-son rule.
Profile
- Born
- 19 July 1964 (age 62y 94d)
- Birthplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
Teams
Honours
- Goal of the Year1985
- Geelong captain(2×) 1990, 1991
Family
- Son:Jed Bews
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from North Geelong, Andrew Bews became a cult figure at Kardinia Park during the 1980s and early 1990s, affectionately known to supporters as "The Rat." A tenacious and pacy utility, Bews primarily operated as a back pocket or tagger where his aggression and speed allowed him to shut down dangerous opponents while providing drive out of defence. His leadership qualities saw him appointed Geelong captain for the 1990 and 1991 seasons, and he was a central figure in the Cats' formidable lineup that contested the legendary 1989 Grand Final against Hawthorn.
Despite his standing as a club stalwart, Bews was surprisingly traded to the Brisbane Bears prior to the 1994 season. In Queensland, he provided invaluable experience and hardness to a developing list, playing a significant role in the Bears' rise to finals contention and their eventual transition into the Brisbane Lions. He retired in 1998 with 282 games to his name, just missing the Lions' premiership era, though his connection to Geelong was cemented years later when his son, Jed Bews, was drafted to the Cats under the father-son rule.