Michael McCarthy (Australian rules footballer)

Michael McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birth10 October 1957
Original teamFrankston YCW
Height/Weight193cm / 89 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1978-1986
1987-1988
Total
Hawthorn
Brisbane Bears
99 (65)
27 (9)
126 (74)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1988 season.

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).

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.

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