Phil Evans (Australian footballer)

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Phil Evans
Personal information
Full name Philip Evans
Nickname(s) Phil Evans
Date of birth (1950-01-23) 23 January 1950 (age 74)
Original team(s) Burnie [1]
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1970 — 1971 Geelong 27 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1971.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Philip Evans (born 23 January 1950) (more commonly known as Phil Evans; born 23 January 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (now known as the Australian Football League). [2] He also played alongside his brother Tim Evans with the Geelong Cats.

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   9781920910785.
  2. ↑ "Australian Football — Phil Evans — Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 24 November 2014.


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