Kate McCarthy (born 24 October 1992) is a former

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er who played for the Brisbane Lions,

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, and Hawthorn Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

Early and personal life

McCarthy grew up in

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where she initially pursued a career in

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and represented Queensland in the process. She later switched to play

for Yeronga South Brisbane in the QWAFL before signing for the Brisbane Lions. She has represented Australia for touch rugby league to at least as high as the under-20s age group. As of 2017, she works as a mathematics and physical education teacher at

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. She has required an implanted

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since the age of ten.

AFL Women's career

McCarthy was taken with the number 82 pick by

in the

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. She made her debut in the Lions' inaugural game against

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in the opening round of the

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. McCarthy is noted for her speed and ability to kick the ball accurately while sprinting. At the end of the season, McCarthy was listed in the 2017 All-Australian team. Brisbane signed McCarthy for the 2018 season during the trade period in May 2017. In April 2019, McCarthy joined expansion club St Kilda, along with fellow Brisbane player

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. In May 2022, McCarthy was delisted by St Kilda to allow her to explore her options. Following her delisting, she was signed by expansion club

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as a delisted free agent.

Statistics

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Honours and achievements

Team * AFL Women's minor premiership ():

Individual *

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* Brisbane leading goalkicker: 2017

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:McCarthy, Kate Living people 1996 births Australian rules footballers from Brisbane Sportswomen from Queensland Brisbane Lions (AFLW) players All-Australians (AFL Women's) Touch footballers St Kilda Football Club (AFLW) players Hawthorn Football Club (AFLW) players