Warhurst had already played over 200 SANFL games when he was signed by Adelaide for their debut season in 1991.
A three time South Australian representative, Warhurst was a member of Norwood's 1982 and 1984 premiership teams.
He took part in Adelaide's first AFL game, against Hawthorn at Football Park, where he kept key forward Dermott Brereton goal-less in a convincing win for the club.
It was also his last season of senior football as he needed a knee reconstruction at the year's end.
His father was a leading tennis player and his brother is a noted academic and republican activist.