John Angus McMillan (22 September 1912 – 30 August 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the

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(VFL). McMillan, a

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, kicked a club record 119 goals for

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in 1934. He left Mornington Peninsula Football League for the VFL two years later and had an immediate impact. On his debut, against

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, he kicked a seven goal haul. This equaled the VFL record, held by

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and Ernie Sellars. He continued this form with five goals the following week but his run soon ended when he broke a wrist.'' The Argus''
"McMillan Reappears"
19 August 1936, p. 12 After he recovered from his injury, McMillan returned, but only to the seconds. He was a member of Footscray's 1936 seconds premiership winning team.

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1912 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Western Bulldogs players 1969 deaths People from Casterton, Victoria {{AFL-bio-1912-stub