Mal McBean
St Kilda and Footscray
AFL career
59 games0 goals
- Debut
- R13 1944 v STK29 July 1944
- Most recent
- R19 1949 v COL27 Aug 1949
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local side West Footscray, Mal McBean commenced his VFL career with Footscray during the final years of the Second World War but struggled to command a regular senior place at the Western Oval. After managing just four appearances across two seasons, he sought greater opportunity and crossed to St Kilda for the 1946 season, a move that immediately revitalised his football journey. Settling in at the Junction Oval, McBean became a reliable fixture in the Saints' backline, using his solid frame to man key defensive posts and repel opposition attacks. He remained a consistent contributor for St Kilda throughout the late 1940s, playing 55 games for the club and providing steady service in defence before concluding his career without registering a goal.
Profile
- Full name
- Mal J. McBean
- Born
- 04 Oct 1921
- Died
- 26 June 2013 (aged 91y 265d)
- Birthplace
- Footscray, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local side West Footscray, Mal McBean commenced his VFL career with Footscray during the final years of the Second World War but struggled to command a regular senior place at the Western Oval. After managing just four appearances across two seasons, he sought greater opportunity and crossed to St Kilda for the 1946 season, a move that immediately revitalised his football journey. Settling in at the Junction Oval, McBean became a reliable fixture in the Saints' backline, using his solid frame to man key defensive posts and repel opposition attacks. He remained a consistent contributor for St Kilda throughout the late 1940s, playing 55 games for the club and providing steady service in defence before concluding his career without registering a goal.