Patrick McGinnity

Patrick McGinnity (born 18 February 1989) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited from the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) with the seventh pick in the 2008 Pre-Season draft, and made his debut for the club in round 15 of the 2009 AFL season. He was delisted at the end of the 2016 season, having played 93 games. He is now the current ground manager at Fermoy Estate and resides in sleepy Dunsborough.

Patrick McGinnity
Personal information
Full name Patrick McGinnity
Nickname(s) Paddy
Date of birth (1989-02-18) 18 February 1989
Original team(s) Marist JFC
Draft No. 7, 2008 pre-season draft
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2009–2016 West Coast 93 (29)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

McGinnity was born in Perth to Kevin and Delys (née Whittle) McGinnity.[1] His father played 59 games for the East Perth Football Club, and his maternal grandfather, Alvin Whittle, played 108 games for the West Perth Football Club.[2] McGinnity attended Trinity College, Perth, and also played junior football for the Marist Junior Football Club.[3] He represented the state under-18 team at the 2007 AFL Under 18 Championships, and was named on the interchange in the 2007 Under-18 All-Australian team.[4]

AFL career

McGinnity was recruited with the seventh pick in the 2008 Pre-Season draft, and made his debut for the West Coast Eagles in 2009 against St Kilda, playing 7 games in his debut year and 17 in 2010. In round one of the 2010 season, he was one of the Eagles' best, winning 24 disposals and kicking a goal.[5] In 2011 he has continued to play in a tagging role. In August 2011, McGinnity was fined A$2500 and suspended by the West Coast Eagles for one match after allegations that he had threatened to "rape" Ricky Petterd's mother during the Eagles' round 21 match against Melbourne.[6]

McGinnity is most remembered as the player Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell controversially took out of the game through a seemingly illegal shepherd during a NAB Cup match in early 2009. As a result, McGinnity was injured and was out of the side for 10 weeks. For his part, Maxwell was initially suspended for four matches, but his club launched a successful appeal which saw Maxwell exonerated.

McGinnity was delisted at the conclusion of the 2016 AFL season, having managed only three games during that season.[7]

References
  1. Head, Ron (2012). Where are they now?: Kevin McGinnity – FootyGoss. Published 8 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  2. Sheahan, Mike (2012). Parent sees hit a bit differently – Daily Telegraph online. Published 20 February 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  3. Club News Archived 1 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine – Marist Football Club. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  4. "2007 All-Australian U18 team", AFL.com.au, 26 May 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  5. West Coast vs Brisbane, Rd. 1, 2010 - AFLTables
  6. Eagle suspended over 'rape' sledge – Sydney Morning Herald. Written by Samantha Lane. Published 17 August 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  7. "Eagles delist six after early finals exit". afl.com.au. Bigpond. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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