John Frederick George McCarthy (born 30 March 1967) is a former

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footballer who played with North Melbourne and

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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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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McCarthy, John 1967 births Living people VFL/AFL players born outside Australia Australian rules footballers from Tasmania Fitzroy Football Club players North Melbourne Football Club players North Hobart Football Club players North Hobart Football Club coaches Tasmanian State of Origin players Welsh emigrants to Australia Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame inductees