Wayne Mahney
| Wayne Mahney | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 5 May 1967 | ||
| Original team | St Michael's College | ||
| Draft | 32, 1986 VFL draft | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1984–1991 | Port Adelaide | 108 (92) | |
| Career highlights | |||
Wayne Mahney (b. 5 May 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).[1]
Mahney played in all three of Port Adelaide’s premierships they won consecutively in 1988, 89, 90. Kicking a goal in the 1990 decider v Glenelg, before succumbing to a hamstring injury. He was also a part of the 1989 Foundation Cup winning team which was the SANFL’s pre season competition.[2]
Mahney was selected by Footscray with pick 32 at the 1986 VFL draft, but chose to remain in South Australia playing for Port Adelaide rather than heading to Victoria.[3]
Mahney's father Graham Mahney was a member of Port Adelaide’s 1959 Premiership side.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Australian Football - Wayne Mahney - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ↑ https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/1357880/rucci-heritage
- ↑ https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/730435/young-magpie-flies-north
- ↑ https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/253851/mahney-to-follow-family-footsteps