Gary Malarkey

Gary Malarkey
Personal information
Birth 23 May 1953 (1953-05-23) (age 58)
Recruited from East Perth
Playing careerĀ¹

Gary Malarkey (born 23 May 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer.

He began his professional career with East Perth[1] where he played 101 games and was a member of their 1972 premiership team. He was awarded the club fairest and best in 1973.

In 1977 he moved to Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League. He wore the number 5 during his tenure at the club and was regarded as one of the best full back players in the league.[1] He is now working as a teacher at Trinity College, Perth, Western Australia.

References

  1. ^ a b Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 446. ISBN 1-74095-032-1.