Justin McCarthy (22 September 1894 – 26 February 1981)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Essendon in the VFL before and after the First World War.
Justin McCarthy | |||
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![]() McCarthy taking a mark, 1922. | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 22 September 1894 | ||
Place of birth | Alberton, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 26 February 1981(1981-02-26) (aged 86) | ||
Place of death | Prahran, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Footscray (VFA) | ||
Debut |
Round 11, 1913, Carlton vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval | ||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1913–1914 | Carlton | 03 0(2) | |
1915 | Footscray (VFA) | 01 0(0) | |
1919–1921 | Brighton (VFA) | 34 (27) | |
1922–1926 | Essendon | 56 (60) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1926. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
McCarthy played with Essendon during their 'Mosquito Fleet' era and was one of their taller players at 182 cm. He was used as a centre half forward, having his best season in 1923 when he kicked 23 goals including two in Essendon's grand final win over Fitzroy.
Essendon Football Club 1923/24 VFL premiers | |
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1923: Essendon 8.15 (63) defeated Fitzroy 6.10 (46), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1924: Essendon won the finals series with 2 wins, 1 loss, and a percentage of 142.74 | |
Coach: Barker |
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