Bill McCarthy (rugby league)

Bill McCarthy was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and was a foundation player of the club.

Bill McCarthy
Personal information
Full nameBill McCarthy
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908–10 North Sydney 16 8 1 2 30
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
1908 Metropolis 1 0 0 0 0
As of 21 June 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

McCarthy played in North Sydney's first ever game against South Sydney on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval. McCarthy finished as the club's top try scorer with 5 tries in their inaugural season.

McCarthy also represented both Metropolis and New South Wales in 1908.

McCarthy played with Norths up until the end of the 1910 season before retiring.[2][3]

References

  1. "Bill McCarthy- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney". North Sydney Bears. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
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