Gary Malarkey

Who is Gary Malarkey?

Gary Robert Malarkey is a former Australian rules footballer, who represented East Perth, Geelong, Geelong West, Western Australia, and Victoria.

A list of regular opponents that included Hudson, Quinlan, Templeton, Blight and Roach would daunt most defenders but for the hard working and dedicated Gary Malarkey it was all in a day’s work. An All Australian and a Victorian as well as West Australian representative prior to state of origin football, Malarkey was recognised as the most effective full back of his era.