Walter Rakes

Walter Joseph Rakes (born in Toronto, Ontario) is a forward for Bonesaw FC.

Early career
In 1996, at the age of 16, Walter Rakes was the on the junior team of the local Toronto squad for the Abby Park High School. He was the star player of the squad through both junior and senior years until his graduation in 1998. He pursued a career as an athletics store owner and operator, and started to referee matches in 2005. In 2007 his shop folded and he moved to Bracebridge, Ontario for work. Refereed youth leagues games in Bracebridge until 2009.

Bonesaw FC
He was scouted and signed by Bonesaw FC during their initial conception with the Muskoka Football League. Before the start of the inaugural 2009 season, Walter led Bonesaw FC to win the Bracebridge Cup and became an early fan favorite of the squad.