Michael McCarthy (Australian footballer)
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).
| 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) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
McCarthy played most of his football across half back but could also play up forward when required.
McCarthy won Hawthorn's reserves Best and Fairest in 1980,[1] was a premiership player with Hawthorn in 1978 and 1983 and played in losing grand finals in 1984 and 1985.
In 1987 he joined Brisbane for their inaugural VFL season and played with the club for two years.
References
- "Milestones", Football Record, Round 1, 1987, Victorian Football League, p. 15.
- Michael McCarthy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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