Mark Kellett
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Mark Kellett is a former Australian rules football
er who played with St Kilda, Footscray
and Sydney
in the Victorian/Australia Football League
(VFL/AFL).
Kellett was 18 when he made his debut for St Kilda, midway through the 1979 VFL season
. A tall defender, he didn't experience a win until his 14th game and became an important player for the Saints down back. He played the first 17 games of the 1980 season
and missed just two matches in 1981. He would later serve on St Kilda's board.
In 1983 he crossed to Footscray and made 20 appearances in his first season. He played in both of Footscray's finals in 1985.
After leaving Footscray, Kellett moved to Sydney for work purposes but in 1988 was convinced by the Swans to resume his career. He spent three seasons with Sydney before retiring for good.
Australian rules football
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er who played with St Kilda, Footscray
Western Bulldogs
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and Sydney
Sydney Swans
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in the Victorian/Australia Football League
Australian Football League
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(VFL/AFL).
Kellett was 18 when he made his debut for St Kilda, midway through the 1979 VFL season
1979 VFL season
Results and statistics for the Victorian Football League season of 1979.-Grand final:Carlton defeated Collingwood 11.16 to 11.11 , in front of a crowd of 112845 people...
. A tall defender, he didn't experience a win until his 14th game and became an important player for the Saints down back. He played the first 17 games of the 1980 season
1980 VFL season
Results and statistics for the Victorian Football League season of 1980.-Grand final:Richmond defeated Collingwood 23.21 to 9.24 , in front of a crowd of 113,461 people...
and missed just two matches in 1981. He would later serve on St Kilda's board.
In 1983 he crossed to Footscray and made 20 appearances in his first season. He played in both of Footscray's finals in 1985.
After leaving Footscray, Kellett moved to Sydney for work purposes but in 1988 was convinced by the Swans to resume his career. He spent three seasons with Sydney before retiring for good.