Bernie Evans (born 20 August 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Carlton in the VFL.
| Bernie Evans | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | (1957-08-20) 20 August 1957 (age 65) | ||
| 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 | 037 0(45) | |
| Total | 185 (257) | ||
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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.
Bob Skilton Medal · Sydney Swans best and fairest winners | |
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Victorian team – 1984 State of Origin | |
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Victoria 16.12 (108) defeated South Australia 16.8 (104), at Football Park, 15 May 1984
Western Australia 21.16 (142) defeated Victoria 21.12 (138), at Subiaco Oval, 17 July 1984 | |
| Both games | |
| vs. South Australia | |
| vs. Western Australia | |
Coach: Jeans | |