Michael McCarthy (Australian rules footballer)

For other people of 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/Weight	193cm / 89 kg
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1978-1986 1987-1988 Total	Hawthorn Brisbane Bears	099 (65) 027 0(9) 126 (74)
1 Playing statistics correct to the 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.

References

• Michael McCarthy's statistics from AFL Tables