Hugh McLaughlin (footballer)

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Hugh McLaughlin
Personal information
Birth July 16, 1909,
Recruited from
Height and weight 179 cm / 80 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1929, South Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s) South Melbourne (1929-34)
  • 96 games, 0 goals

Footscray (1935-37)

  • 33 games, 0 goals

Total - 129 Games, 0 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1937 season
Career highlights

  • 1933 Premiership player
  • Victorian representative

Hugh McLaughlin (born July 16, 1909) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Footscray in the VFL during the 1930s.

McLaughlin was a gutsy half back flanker and was a key premiership player with South Melbourne in the 1933 side. He played 96 games with the bloods as well as representing Victoria at interstate football. His son who was also named Hugh was one of the toughest back pocket players who went on to play 116 games for South Melbourne and also represented Victoria at interstate level.

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