Mac Stokes
Australian rules footballer, born 1909
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Malcolm John "Mac" Stokes (20 May 1909 – 29 May 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Maffra West Upper, Victoria
Geelong, Victoria
| Mac Stokes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Malcolm John Stokes | ||
| Born |
20 May 1909 Maffra West Upper, Victoria | ||
| Died |
29 May 2003 (aged 94) Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Barwon | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–31 | Geelong | 9 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1931. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of Archibald Stokes (1872–1945), and Agnes Stokes (1875–1957), née Gibbs, Malcolm John Stokes was born at Maffra West Upper, Victoria on 20 May 1909.[2]
He married Thelma Grinter in 1932.
Football
Barwon (GDFA)
He played for the Barwon Football Club in the Geelong and District Football Association (GDFA).
Geelong (VFL)
He was recruited by Geelong in 1929.[3]
Barwon (GDFL)
In 1934 he was cleared from Geelong to the Barwon Football Club in the recently renamed Geelong and District Football League (GDFL).[4]
Military service
He served in the Australian Defence Forces during the Second World War.[5]
