Justin McCarthy (footballer)

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Justin McCarthy
Personal information
Birth 22 September 1894
Recruited from Footscray (VFA)
Height and weight 182 cm / 81 kg
Playing career¹
Debut Round 11, 1913, Carlton vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval
Team(s) Carlton (1913-14)
  • 3 games, 2 goals

Essendon (1922-26)

  • 56 games, 60 goals

Total - 59 Games, 62 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1926 season
Career highlights

Justin McCarthy (born 22 September 1894) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL before and after the First World War.

McCarthy played with Essendon during their 'Mosquito Fleet' era and was one of their taller players at 182cm. 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.

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