About John McCarthy
Born 1967. John McCarthy is an australian rules football player.
John Frederick George McCarthy (born 30 March 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL. Originally from Wales, McCarthy is one of the most successful Australian rules football players to have been born overseas. Between 1989 and 1993 he represented Tasmania regularly at interstate football.
McCarthy grew up in Tasmania and played his early football with North Hobart and developed into a key position player. He debuted in the VFL for North Melbourne in 1986 and spent seven seasons with the club. In 1993 he moved to Fitzroy and kicked 40 goals in his debut season.
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Who is John McCarthy?
former Australian rules footballer, born 1967
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John McCarthy was born on 30 March 1967 in Wales.
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John McCarthy is an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: John McCarthy (Australian footballer, born 1967)
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