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Key Facts

Full name
Max A. Murdy

Known as
Max Murdy

Senior clubs
South Adelaide

Hall of fame
South Australian Football Hall Of Fame (2002)

Max Murdy


ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
South AdelaideSANFL1932-19411472751.87—————
Total1932-19411472751.87—————

South Adelaide’s specialist half forward flanker of the 1930s Max Murdy is perhaps best remembered for his misfortune in running second in the Magarey Medal voting on no fewer than three occasions. He was a sublimely talented left-footer who played 147 games for South between 1932 and 1941, winning the club’s top award in 1940. He also represented South Australia 15 times, kicking 16 goals. 

Max Murdy coached South Adelaide to seventh place in 1946 and also served as a long-time administrator for the club, and also for North Adelaide. He was named on a half forward flank in the Panthers’ official ‘Greatest Team’.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy's SA Football Companion

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.