Justin McCarthy (footballer)

Justin McCarthy (22 September 1894 – 26 February 1981)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Essendon in the VFL before and after the First World War.

Justin McCarthy
McCarthy taking a mark, 1922.
Personal information
Date of birth 22 September 1894
Place of birth Alberton, Victoria
Date of death 26 February 1981(1981-02-26) (aged 86)
Place of death Prahran, Victoria
Original team(s) Footscray (VFA)
Debut Round 11, 1913, Carlton
vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1913–1914 Carlton 03 0(2)
1915 Footscray (VFA) 01 0(0)
1919–1921 Brighton (VFA) 34 (27)
1922–1926 Essendon 56 (60)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1926.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

McCarthy played with Essendon during their 'Mosquito Fleet' era and was one of their taller players at 182 cm. He was used as a centre half forward, having his best season in 1923 when he kicked 23 goals including two in Essendon's grand final win over Fitzroy.

References
  1. "Justin McCarthy - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.


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