Justin McCarthy (footballer)
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Justin McCarthy was an Australian rules football
er 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 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.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played for Essendon
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the VFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
before and after the First World War.
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.