Wayne Mahney Explained

Wayne Mahney
Years1:1984–1991
Games Goals1:108 (92)
Careerhighlights:

Wayne Mahney was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League.[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]

In 1986 he was selected by Footscray with pick 32 of the VFL Draft, however chose to remain in South Australia playing for Port Adelaide rather than heading to Victoria. [3]

His father Graham Mahney was a member of Port Adelaide’s 1959 Premiership side.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australian Football - Wayne Mahney - Player Bio. australianfootball.com. 2019-04-21.
  2. https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/1357880/rucci-heritage
  3. https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/730435/young-magpie-flies-north
  4. https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/253851/mahney-to-follow-family-footsteps