Michael McCarthy (Australian rules footballer)

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Michael McCarthy
Personal information
Birth October 10, 1957, Germany,
Recruited from Frankston
Height and weight 193cm / 89 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1978, Hawthorn vs. , at
Team(s) Hawthorn (1978-81) (1983-86)
  • 99 games, 65 goals

Brisbane Bears (1987-88)

  • 27 games, 9 goals

Total - 126 Games, 74 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1988 season
Career highlights

Michael McCarthy (born October 10, 1957, Germany) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn and the Brisbane Bears in the VFL.

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 now a P.E Sports teacher at Brighton Grammar School

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