Bernie Evens

Today we pay tribute to Bernie Evans who played in the VFL between 1978 and 1988. Evans was recruited by South Melbourne from VFA powerhouse

One of the prized signings was former Sydney Swans Best and Fairest Bernie Evans, who was to be desperately unlucky not to play in the 1987

Bernie Evans (born 20 August 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Carlton in the VFL.

As a 'fly-in' player, he won the Swans' 1984 best and fairest award. He played all 22 matches, averaging 21 disposals per game, while kicking 36 goals.

Bernie Evans · Top 10 · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7, 8, 9, 10. Disposals, 36 · 34 · 34 · 32 · 31 · 30 · 29 · 28 · 28 · 28. Kicks, 27 · 26 · 24 · 24

It was Bernie Evans' destiny to join the Swans. His passion for the club ran deep from his childhood in South Melbourne, and he never lost sight of his dream.

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