Bernie Evans (born 20 August 1957) is a former

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er who played with

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and Carlton in the VFL. 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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Evans, Bernie 1957 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Bob Skilton Medal winners Sydney Swans players Carlton Football Club players Port Melbourne Football Club players Victorian State of Origin players 20th-century Australian sportsmen