Career
He also had a noted career in Tasmania, where he played at North Launceston, New Norfolk and Clarence. Hunnibell, who was a ruckman, first appeared with Melbourne in the 1978 VFL season. After two further seasons at Melbourne, spent mostly in the reserves, Hunnibell returned to Tasmania.
A 17 time Tasmanian interstate representative, Hunnibell was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.