Max Kelly (footballer)
Sydney Max Kelly (27 November 1909 – 22 March 1987)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Max Kelly | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sydney Max Kelly | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1909 | ||
| Date of death | 22 March 1987 (aged 77) | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong West | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1931–1933 | Geelong | 21 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Kelly, who came locally Geelong West, performed well in the 1930 VFL seconds season.[2] He was joint winner of the Gardiner Medal, with Richmond's Selwyn Baker and was on a wing in Geelong's premiership team.[3] This earned him promotion to the senior in 1931 and he made eight appearances that season, all in wins.[4] He didn't feature in a senior game in 1932 but played 13 games in 1933.[4]
References
- "Max Kelly - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. Melbourne: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- The Argus,"Medals for Best and Fairest Players", 17 September 1930, p. 19
- "AFL Tables: Max Kelly". afltables.com.
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