Troy McCarthy
Personal information
Full nameTroy Robert McCarthy
Born (1966-12-14) 14 December 1966
Playing information
PositionCentre, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988–93 Gold Coast 45 5 22 0 64
1991–92 Hull KR 13 4 0 0 16
Total 58 9 22 0 80
Source: [1]

Troy Robert McCarthy (born 14 December 1966) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Gold Coast in the NSWRL.

Biography

McCarthy, a Queensland junior representative, was a foundation player for the Gold Coast in the 1988 NSWRL season.[2] Then known as Gold Coast-Tweed, the club was coached by his father, Australian former representative Bob McCarthy.[3]

From 1988 to 1993, McCarthy made 45 first-grade appearances for the Gold Coast, mostly as a centre and full-back.

During his time with the Gold Coast he also had a stint in England playing for the Hull Kingston Rovers, in the 1991–92 Championship.[4]

He has an elder brother, Darren McCarthy, who played for South Sydney and Canterbury.

His coaching career includes a Queensland Cup premiership with the Tweed Heads Seagulls to 2007.

References

  1. ↑ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. ↑ "Australian champs ACT". The Canberra Times. 6 June 1986. p. 19. Retrieved 21 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Giants pipped by the post". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 March 1988. p. 95.
  4. ↑ "Leaders open up handy gap". The Canberra Times. 3 January 1992. p. 20. Retrieved 21 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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