Ian Monks (6 August 1931 – 6 January 2009) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He won a reserves premiership with Essendon in 1952. After his time in the VFL, he played for Port Melbourne and Caulfield in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
| Ian Monks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ian Monks | ||
| Date of birth | (1931-08-06)6 August 1931 | ||
| Date of death | 6 January 2009(2009-01-06) (aged 77) | ||
| Original team(s) | Essendon High School Old Boys | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Rover, wingman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1953, 1955 | Essendon | 16 (19) | |
| 1956–57 | South Melbourne | 14 (7) | |
| Total | 30 (26) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1957. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Monks also played district cricket for Essendon.