Stuart Magee
Stuart Michael Magee (born 13 October 1943, in Northern Ireland) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Stuart Magee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Stuart Michael Magee | ||
| Date of birth | 13 October 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Original team(s) | Altona | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1962–1968 | South Melbourne | 84 (72) | |
| 1968–1975 | Footscray | 132 (77) | |
| Total | 216 (149) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Magee, who played as a centreman and rover, made his debut for South Melbourne in 1962. By 1966 he was representing Victoria at interstate football but soon after he was let go by South Melbourne. He was signed up by Footscray and became captain of the club during the 1970 season after the retirement of Ted Whitten.[1] In 1976 he moved to the West Australian National Football League (WANFL) and joined the Swan Districts as captain-coach.
References
- Brosnan, Maurice. "A bit of luck and lots of hard work: how to build a life on the other side of the world". The42. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
External links
- Stuart Magee's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Stuart Magee at AustralianFootball.com
- Stuart Magee's playing statistics from WAFL Footy Facts
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