Bruce Abernethy
Collingwood, North Melbourne and Adelaide · “Abba”
AFL career
112 games39 goals
- Debut
- R1 1982 v RCH27 Mar 1982
- Most recent
- R21 1992 v BRB9 Aug 1992
Stats
1992 | ADE | 1 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 22.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 84 |
1991 | ADE | 10 | 13.1 | 3.2 | 16.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 58 |
1986 | COL | 20 | 14.2 | 3.7 | 17.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | - |
1985 | COL | 17 | 13.1 | 4.1 | 17.2 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | - | 0.3 | 0.4 | - |
1984 | COL | 21 | 14.3 | 3.7 | 18.0 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 | - | 0.4 | 1.0 | - |
1983 | NTH | 20 | 15.9 | 5.8 | 21.7 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | - | 0.5 | 0.8 | - |
1982 | NTH | 23 | 14.6 | 4.0 | 18.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | - | 0.5 | 0.5 | - |
Bio
Originating from Tasmania but synonymous with South Australian football, Bruce Abernethy arrived at North Melbourne in 1982 via Port Adelaide. A skilled wingman with excellent balance and a fluid running style, he spent two seasons at Arden Street before transferring to Collingwood, where he became a regular fixture in the Magpies' midfield. despite establishing himself in the VFL, the pull of home proved strong, and he returned to the SANFL in the late 1980s during his prime years, collecting significant premiership silverware and cementing his status as a Port Adelaide great.
Abernethy returned to the national stage as an inaugural member of the Adelaide Crows squad in 1991, bringing experienced leadership to the fledgling side. Although in the twilight of his career during this second stint at the top level, he remained a polished performer capable of finding space and delivering the ball effectively. Following his retirement in 1992, he transitioned seamlessly into the media, becoming a long-serving sports presenter and boundary rider, maintaining a high profile in the game well after his playing days concluded.
Profile
- Born
- 10 May 1962 (age 64y 164d)
- Birthplace
- Ouse, TAS
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Honours
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1986
- Collingwood B&F
- 2nd
- 1986
Bio
1 revisionOriginating from Tasmania but synonymous with South Australian football, Bruce Abernethy arrived at North Melbourne in 1982 via Port Adelaide. A skilled wingman with excellent balance and a fluid running style, he spent two seasons at Arden Street before transferring to Collingwood, where he became a regular fixture in the Magpies' midfield. despite establishing himself in the VFL, the pull of home proved strong, and he returned to the SANFL in the late 1980s during his prime years, collecting significant premiership silverware and cementing his status as a Port Adelaide great.
Abernethy returned to the national stage as an inaugural member of the Adelaide Crows squad in 1991, bringing experienced leadership to the fledgling side. Although in the twilight of his career during this second stint at the top level, he remained a polished performer capable of finding space and delivering the ball effectively. Following his retirement in 1992, he transitioned seamlessly into the media, becoming a long-serving sports presenter and boundary rider, maintaining a high profile in the game well after his playing days concluded.