Matthew "Matt" Hannebery (born 16 October 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Matt Hannebery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Matthew Hannebery | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1964 | ||
| Original team(s) | Old Xaverians | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1986–1990 | Footscray | 32 (4) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Career
editRecruited from Old Xaverians, Hannebery started at Footscray in 1986 and played 32 league games for the club in five seasons.[1][2]
Most of his appearances came in 1988 (10) and 1989 (13).[3][4]
Hannebery was appointed captain of Old Xaverians in 1992, then coached the club in 1993 and 1994, when they finished third both seasons.[5][6] He was captain again in 1995 and led them to a premiership that year, which was secured with a 15.11 (101) to 2.5 (17) grand final win over the University Blues.[6] In 1996 he continued as captain and Old Xaverians claimed another premiership, defeating Collegians by five points in the grand final.[6]
Family
editHis brother, Mark Hannebery, played for Collingwood and Essendon.[7]
Brother-in-law, Luke O'Sullivan, was a Carlton player.[7]
Dan Hannebery, Matt's son, is currently at the St Kilda football club and formerly of the Sydney Swans and was a member of their 2012 premiership team.[7]
External links
edit- Matt Hannebery's playing statistics from AFL Tables
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ "Western Bulldogs - All Time Player List". AFL Tables.
- ^ "1988 Player Stats". AFL Tables.
- ^ "1989 Player Stats". AFL Tables.
- ^ Devaney, John (2009). The Full Points Footy Encyclopedia Of Australian Football Clubs. Full Points Publications. ISBN 978-0-9556897-3-4.
- ^ a b c "Honour Roll". Olld Xavierians Football Club. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015.
- ^ a b c The Age, "Hard yards pay off for Sydney's Hannebery", 5 June 2010, Michael Cowley