Bernie Evans (born 20 August 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Carlton in the VFL.
| Bernie Evans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 20 August 1957 | ||
| Original team(s) | Port Melbourne (VFA) | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1978–1985 | South Melbourne/Sydney | 148 (212) | |
| 1986–1988 | Carlton | 37 (45) | |
| Total | 185 (257) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Evans was a rover but was also used at half forward. He won Sydney's best and fairest award in 1984. In 1986 he moved to Carlton and played in that year's losing grand final. He missed out on a chance to go one better the following season after he was suspended for the grand final.
External links
edit- Bernie Evans's playing statistics from AFL Tables