Kristian Bardsley (born 13 September 1972) is a former Australian rules football player.
Bardsley began his sporting career known as Kristian Anning, changing his name after transferring from North Melbourne to St Kilda.
[1] Bardsley joined North Melbourne before the 1992 AFL season, making his debut against Richmond in Round 2.
During a match in 1996 against Geelong Bardsley was struck by Gary Ablett on the jaw, leaving a wound that required 18 stitches.
[4] From 2003 to 2022, Bardsley coached Scoresby in the Eastern Football League, winning the Division Two premiership in 2006.