Bruce Lindsay
Adelaide
AFL career
6 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1991 v HAW22 Mar 1991
- Most recent
- R7 1991 v STK4 May 1991
Stats
Bio
A decorated SANFL stalwart before the Crows were even formed, Bruce Lindsay joined Adelaide's inaugural squad as a seasoned leader with a formidable state-league resume. The long-serving West Torrens captain and former state skipper had nearly crossed to the VFL to join Collingwood a decade earlier, only for a severe knee injury to scupper the move. By the time he donned the tri-colours in 1991, Lindsay was a battle-hardened veteran who provided a cool head and defensive toughness across half-back. He etched his name in history as part of the Adelaide side that defeated Hawthorn in the club's first-ever premiership season match, though persistent hamstring issues ultimately restricted him to just six senior appearances. While his AFL tenure was brief, Lindsay's contribution to the game in South Australia was later solidified with his induction into the SA Football Hall of Fame.
Profile
- Born
- 22 July 1961 (age 65y 73d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA decorated SANFL stalwart before the Crows were even formed, Bruce Lindsay joined Adelaide's inaugural squad as a seasoned leader with a formidable state-league resume. The long-serving West Torrens captain and former state skipper had nearly crossed to the VFL to join Collingwood a decade earlier, only for a severe knee injury to scupper the move. By the time he donned the tri-colours in 1991, Lindsay was a battle-hardened veteran who provided a cool head and defensive toughness across half-back. He etched his name in history as part of the Adelaide side that defeated Hawthorn in the club's first-ever premiership season match, though persistent hamstring issues ultimately restricted him to just six senior appearances. While his AFL tenure was brief, Lindsay's contribution to the game in South Australia was later solidified with his induction into the SA Football Hall of Fame.