Roy McCarter was a

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footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s for

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in the

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(NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

McCarter began his first grade career with Canterbury in 1937 debuting against

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. In 1938, McCarter played at halfback in the 1938 NSWRL grand final victory over Eastern Suburbs which was the club's first premiership. In 1940, McCarter played at halfback in the 1940 NSWRL grand final defeat against Eastern Suburbs. In 1942, McCarter missed out on the 1942 NSWRL grand final victory over St George, picking up an injury against Balmain in the first finals game. McCarter continued playing for another two seasons before retiring. McCarter died on 1 November 1999.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)

References

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