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).
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Michael McCarthy | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1957-10-10) 10 October 1957 (age 64) | ||
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 | 099 (65) | |
1987–1988 | Brisbane Bears | 027 0(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. 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.
Hawthorn Football Club 1978 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Parkin |
Hawthorn Football Club 1983 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Jeans |
Inaugural Brisbane Bears VFL team | |
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Full-back | |
Half-back | |
Centre | |
Half-forward | |
Full-forward | |
Ruck |
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Interchange | |
Coach | |
Brisbane Bears defeated North Melbourne 19.23 (137) to 15.14 (104), round 1, 1987, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground |
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