George Campbell McNeilage (3 August 1890 – 20 March 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2] In addition, he played in the 1st Football XVIII 1905-1908, and held the role of Captain of Boats between 1907 and 1908.[3]

George McNeilage
Cigarette card of McNeilage in 1910
Personal information
Full name George Campbell McNeilage
Date of birth (1890-08-03)3 August 1890
Place of birth Port Melbourne, Victoria
Date of death 20 March 1967(1967-03-20) (aged 76)[1]
Place of death Brighton, South Australia
Original team(s) Geelong
Height 173-177 cm
Weight 71 kg (157 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1907 Geelong 5 (1)
1909 Melbourne 1 (0)
Total 6 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1909.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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  1. ^ "George Campbell McNEILAGE". Billion Graves.
  2. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 597. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  3. ^ "McNEILAGE, George Campbell (1890-1967) - Heritage Guide to The Geelong College". gnet.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 18 April 2021.

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