Troy McCarthy

Troy Robert McCarthy (born 14 December 1966) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Gold Coast in the NSWRL.

Troy McCarthy
Personal information
Full nameTroy Robert McCarthy
Born (1966-12-14) 14 December 1966
Playing information
PositionCentre, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988–93 Gold Coast 45 5 22 0 64
1991–92 Hull KR 13 4 0 0 16
Total 58 9 22 0 80
Source: [1]

Biography

McCarthy, a Queensland junior representative, was a foundation player for the Gold Coast in the 1988 NSWRL season.[2] Then known as Gold Coast-Tweed, the club was coached by his father, Australian former representative Bob McCarthy.[3]

From 1988 to 1993, McCarthy made 45 first-grade appearances for the Gold Coast, mostly as a centre and full-back.

During his time with the Gold Coast he also had a stint in England playing for the Hull Kingston Rovers, in the 1991–92 Championship.[4]

He has an elder brother, Darren McCarthy, who played for South Sydney and Canterbury.

His coaching career includes a Queensland Cup premiership with the Tweed Heads Seagulls to 2007.

References
  1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. "Australian champs ACT". The Canberra Times. 6 June 1986. p. 19. Retrieved 21 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Giants pipped by the post". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 March 1988. p. 95.
  4. "Leaders open up handy gap". The Canberra Times. 3 January 1992. p. 20. Retrieved 21 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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