Past Player of the Week – Max Mayo

Max Mayo was recruited from Camberwell in the  Victorian Association in 1948.  At almost 6 feet (1.83 metres) in height he was a well built and talented key position forward who was strong overhead and could kick accurately over long distances.

He commenced with Norwood in 1948, but missed playing in that year’s grand final due to work commitments.  He was transferred to Melbourne towards the end of the season with his employment as a weaver and technician with textile manufacturer Davies Co-op.  However Norwood flew him back from Melbourne for a couple of games before he headed to England.  As fortune would have it, his ship to England berthed in Adelaide for 12 hours on a Saturday, allowing him to compete in the match that afternoon against Sturt at Unley!  Unfortunately he was injured early in the match and was off the ground by quarter time – Norwood nonetheless, won the game.

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