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Joseph Cornelius Oakley came to Essendon from Sunbury as a half-forward and rover.

Oakley was nicknamed ‘Whippy’ and, although short for a League player, he was strongly built.

His only games for Essendon were in Rounds 4 and 5 in 1934, for a win against Hawthorn and a loss to Richmond. He kicked a goal in both his appearances.

He enlisted in the the AIF in 1941 and served in New Guinea.

Oakley died on the 8th December, 1980.

Born

28/01/1914

Died

8/12/1980

Height

157 cm

Weight

80 kg

Previous Clubs

Sunbury

Debut Order

472

Number/Numbers

15

Games

2

Goals

2

Season Played

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Year

Games

Goals

1934

2

2