Shane McGrath (footballer)

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Shane McGrath
Personal information
Birth June 6, 1919,
Recruited from
Height and weight 183 cm / 89 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1940, Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s) Melbourne (1940-41) (44) (46-50)
  • 118 games, 3 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1950 season
Career highlights

John 'Shane' McGrath (born June 6, 1919) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the 1940s.

A fullback, McGrath was a member of Melbourne's 1941 premiership side before missing the following two seasons due to war service. He was a premiership player again in 1948 and captained the club during his last season, in 1950. McGrath represented Victoria at interstate football regularly.

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