MELBOURNE premiership player Max Spittle has passed away on Friday morning.

Sadly, he died one day before his 93^rd birthday.

Spittle played 50 matches for Melbourne from 1947-50, including Melbourne’s two Grand Finals against Essendon in 1948: the drawn match and the premiership the following week.

He was regarded as one of Melbourne’s best in its victory.  

A smart wingman from Smeaton, near Creswick and Ballarat, Spittle was a skillful and speedy player.  

He made his VFL/AFL debut the same day as teammate Eddie Craddock, who also later played in Melbourne’s 1948 premiership.

Spittle’s debut also coincided with the great Fred Fanning’s 100^th match for Melbourne.

He kicked just one goal in his career, against Richmond in round four, 1948.