About Brian Kelly
Lived 1917 – 1985 (aged 67). Brian Kelly was an australian rules football player.
Brian Joseph Kelly (28 July 1917 – 13 May 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Kelly, who played at South Melbourne during the Second World War, made his league debut in 1939. He appeared in all of South Melbourne's 18 games in 1941, one of only two players from the club to do so. As a back pocket, Kelly participated in the famous 1945 'Bloodbath' Grand Final.
In 1946, Kelly coached New Town to the TANFL Grand Final, where they lost to Sandy Bay. The following season, he was chosen to coach the South against North in an intrastate match.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Kelly?
Australian rules footballer, born 1917
When was Brian Kelly born?
Brian Kelly was born on 28 July 1917 in Elsternwick.
When did Brian Kelly die?
Brian Kelly died on 13 May 1985 in Cheltenham.
What was Brian Kelly's occupation?
Brian Kelly was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Kelly (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Kelly. https://biography.guide/brian-kelly-australian-rules-football-player/
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