About Max Kelly
Lived 1909 – 1987 (aged 77). Max Kelly was an Australian australian rules football player.
Sydney Max Kelly (27 November 1909 – 22 March 1987) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Kelly, who lived locally in Geelong West, performed well in the 1930 VFL seconds season. He was joint winner of the Gardiner Medal, with Richmond's Selwyn Baker and was on a wing in Geelong's premiership team. That earned him promotion to the senior team in 1931 and he made eight appearances that season, all in wins. He didn't feature in a senior game in 1932 but played 13 games in 1933.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Max Kelly?
Australian rules footballer (1909-1987)
When was Max Kelly born?
Max Kelly was born on 27 November 1909.
When did Max Kelly die?
Max Kelly died on 22 March 1987.
What was Max Kelly's occupation?
Max Kelly was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Max Kelly?
Max Kelly was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Max Kelly (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Max Kelly. https://biography.guide/max-kelly-australian-rules-football-player/
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