Edward Finlay McLean (12 October 1893 – 29 May 1915) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was killed in action in World War I.[1]
| Ted McLean | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Finlay McLean | ||
| Date of birth | 12 October 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 29 May 1915 (aged 21) | ||
| Place of death | Gallipoli, Ottoman Turkey | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1912 | Geelong | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Football career edit
He played two league games for Geelong, both in the 1912 VFL season, the first in round 15 against Collingwood at Victoria Park.[2][3] Matched up against Collingwood wingman Percy Gibb, his performance on debut was described as promising by the Geelong Advertiser.[4] His only other VFL appearance for Geelong came in round 18, a 37-point win by Geelong over Richmond at Corio Oval.[3][5]
Military service edit
On 18 August 1914, McLean enlisted in the army and two months later embarked from Melbourne on the HMAT Benalla (A24), to serve with the 8th Battalion.[6] He took part in the Gallipoli Campaign and was killed in action on 29 May 1915, aged 21.[7][8]
Personal life edit
McLean, the youngest son of Norman and Jane McLean, was born in Geelong on 12 October 1893.[6][9][10] He had two brothers, Archie and Norman.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Players Killed on Active Service – AFL Records on Service from Boer War / WW1 / WW2". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ a b "Ted McLean – Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Geelong lost on the post". Geelong Advertiser. Victoria. 5 August 1912. p. 4. Retrieved 23 April 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Geelong is in the four". Geelong Advertiser. Victoria. 2 September 1912. p. 3. Retrieved 23 April 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "Details – Edward McLean". Australian Defence Force Academy. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Roll of Honour: Edward Finlay McLean". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Argus. Melbourne. 7 July 1915. p. 1. Retrieved 23 April 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "Family Notices". Geelong Advertiser. Victoria. 2 July 1915. p. 1. Retrieved 23 April 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "McLean Edward Finlay : SERN 281 : POB Geelong VIC : POE Geelong VIC : NOK F McLean N – Discovering Anzacs". National Archives of Australia. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
External links edit
- Ted McLean's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ted McLean at AustralianFootball.com