Max Mayo was a talented key position forward who was strong overhead, and who could kick accurately from long distances. However, given his ability, his achievements in the game were somewhat limited. He commenced with Norwood in 1948, which proved to be a premiership year for the club, but was not selected to play in the grand final. After missing the entire 1949 season he resumed in 1950 and this time got to play in a premiership team as the Redlegs downed Glenelg in the grand final. Playing at centre half forward, Mayo booted 3 goals in a serviceable display. He carried on playing until 1953, saving his best for last by topping that year's SANFL goal kicking list and winning his club's best and fairest trophy. He had previously won Norwood's top goal kicking award with 34 goals in 1951. Max Mayo played a total of 61 league games and kicked 169 goals.

*Courtesy of John Devaney at www.fullpointsfooty.net

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