Max Papley
South Melbourne
AFL career
59 games66 goals
- Debut
- R1 1964 v HAW18 Apr 1964
- Most recent
- R17 1967 v GEE19 Aug 1967
Stats
1967 | SME | 14 | 17.8 | 2.6 | 20.4 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
1966 | SME | 16 | 16.4 | 4.3 | 20.7 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
1965 | SME | 13 | 16.1 | 4.2 | 20.3 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
1964 | SME | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.6 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Moorabbin in the VFA, Max Papley arrived at South Melbourne as a mature-age recruit who quickly adapted to the rigours of VFL football. Operating primarily as a rover and resting forward, he was known for his goal sense and ability to win his own ball, traits that would later be mirrored by his grandson, current Swans star Tom Papley. His most significant individual achievement came in 1966 when he won the club's Best and Fairest award, a remarkable feat given he was playing alongside three-time Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton. After four consistent seasons at the Lake Oval, Papley returned to the VFA to become captain-coach of Williamstown, leaving the elite level as a highly respected figure who made a substantial impact in a short timeframe.
Profile
- Born
- 31 July 1940 (age 86y 82d)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Honours
- Sydney B&F1966
Family
- Grandson:Ben Ross, Michael Ross, Tom Papley
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Moorabbin in the VFA, Max Papley arrived at South Melbourne as a mature-age recruit who quickly adapted to the rigours of VFL football. Operating primarily as a rover and resting forward, he was known for his goal sense and ability to win his own ball, traits that would later be mirrored by his grandson, current Swans star Tom Papley. His most significant individual achievement came in 1966 when he won the club's Best and Fairest award, a remarkable feat given he was playing alongside three-time Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton. After four consistent seasons at the Lake Oval, Papley returned to the VFA to become captain-coach of Williamstown, leaving the elite level as a highly respected figure who made a substantial impact in a short timeframe.