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Michael McCarthy (Australian footballer)

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Original team(s)
  
Frankston YCW

Years
  
Club

Height/Weight
  
193cm / 89 kg

Name
  
Michael McCarthy

Date of birth
  
(1957-10-10) 10 October 1957 (age 58)

1978-1986 1987-1988 Total
  
Hawthorn Brisbane Bears

Role
  
Australian rules footballer

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.

References

Michael McCarthy (Australian footballer) Wikipedia