Michael McCarthy (Australian footballer)

For other people with the same name, see Michael McCarthy.

Michael McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birth	(1957-10-10) 10 October 1957
Original team(s)	Frankston YCW
Height	193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	89 kg (196 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1978–1986	Hawthorn	099 (65)
1987–1988	Brisbane Bears	027 0(9)
Total		126 (74)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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's playing statistics from AFL Tables