External links
- Mark McKeon's playing statistics from AFL Tables
| Mark McKeon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mark McKeon | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1957 | ||
| Original team(s) | Preston | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1978 | Melbourne | 6 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1978. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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