Justin McCarthy (footballer)
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| Original team(s) | Footscray (VFA) | ||
| Debut | Round 11, 1913, Carlton vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval | ||
| Height / weight | 182 cm / 81 kg | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1926. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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.
References
- Justin McCarthy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.