Initially a wingman, Malone spent much of his time at North Melbourne playing as a rover.
Malone, who came from Laanecoorie, was joined at North Melbourne by his brother Joe in 1946.
His participation had been in doubt during the week due to a shoulder injury but he was declared fit.
[3] He brought up his 100th league game during the 1951 VFL season and celebrated it with a three-point win over Richmond.
[4] Despite playing the opening round of the 1952 season, Malone ended the year with Coburg.