Michael McCarthy (Australian footballer)
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| Michael McCarthy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1957 | ||
| Original team(s) | Frankston YCW | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1978–1986 | Hawthorn | 99 (65) | |
| 1987–1988 | Brisbane Bears | 27 (9) | |
| Total | 126 (74) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Michael McCarthy (born 10 October 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
McCarthy played most of his football across half back but could also play up forward when required. He was a premiership player with Hawthorn in 1978 and 1983.
In 1987 he joined Brisbane for their inaugural VFL season and played with the club for two years. He is currently a teacher at Brighton Grammar School, teaching Physical Education and Health education.
References[]
- Michael McCarthy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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Categories:
- 1957 births
- Living people
- Hawthorn Football Club players
- Hawthorn Football Club Premiership players
- Brisbane Bears players
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)
- Two-time VFL/AFL Premiership players
- Australian rules biography, 1950s birth stubs