Career
Recruited from Old Xaverians, Hannebery started at Footscray in 1986 and played 32 league games for the club in five seasons. Most of his appearances came in 1988 (10) and 1989 (13). Hannebery was appointed captain of Old Xaverians in 1992, then coached the club in 1993 and 1994, when they finished third both seasons.
In 1996 he continued as captain and Old Xaverians claimed another premiership, defeating Collegians by five points in the grand final.