Tags: Australian Rules Football Player.
Jim Abernethy (born 4 November 1902) was a half back flanker who played for the Melbourne Football Club after being schooled at Wesley College. He played 130 games for Melbourne between 1923–24 and 1926–32. He kicked 61 goals.Abernethy was originally from Shepparton and attended boarding school at Wesley. Abernethy had a successful junior career for Wesley being the champion player of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria. As such he attracted interest from many VFL clubs.