Vale Bernie McCarthy

[kangaroo7]

Just saw that Bernie McCarthy passed away last Saturday aged 75. McCarthy played for North 1962-71 mainly at centre-half forward. 148 games and 80 goals. He played the most games for a North player wearing number 1.

Could be good on his day and could take a good mark, but a notoriously unreliable kick IIRC. When North were losing one of the tactics of the time was to move Dugdale to CHF and McCarthy to full forward. He was the uncle of John McCarthy--Collingwood and Port Adelaide player who died a few years ago. Condolences to the family.

 

[Bigeasy]

Vale Bernie, another Shinboner to add to the great Shinboner team up there.

 

[muttley45]

Always sad to hear this kind of news, Vale Bernie.

 

[gokangas]

One of my faves as a kid. Genuine shinboner who has a rightful place in the NMFC's history. Vale - sincere condolences to Bernie's family and friends.

 

[King Corey]

https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2019-02-21/vale-bernie-mccarthy

North Melbourne extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Bernie McCarthy, after the much loved Shinboner passed away on Saturday, aged 75.
McCarthy played 148 games for North between 1962 and 1971, combining with John Dugdale as the club’s most influential key forwards throughout the era.
Shinboner No.540, McCarthy was a strong overhead mark and was known for his willingness to move the ball on from a mark or contest at speed; a trait considered well ahead of its time.

McCarthy wore No.1 throughout his career, and his 148 games stands as the most of any North player in that jumper.
Perhaps his most outstanding individual game came in Round 16, 1969, when he had 31 disposals, 11 marks and four goals.
McCarthy, a life member, was also part of North’s night premiership teams in 1965 and 1966.

 

[Hojuman]

Remember he was a big part of those mid 60's sides to win the night premierships down at the Lakeside oval.

Vale a true Shinboner.

 

[berniemccarthy]

Great mark. Erratic kick. Great to watch. Rest well Bernie.

 

[koshari]

Remember we was a big part of those mid 60's sides to win the night premierships down at the Lakeside oval.

Vale a true Shinboner.

golden fleece cups?

 

[Hojuman]

golden fleece cups?

Jeez, l can't remember what they were called. Golden Fleece being what was it " Shell " ?

 

[Kimbo]

Jeez, l can't remember what they were called. Golden Fleece being what was it " Shell " ?

Golden Fleece was separate to Shell... I think.

 

[Hojuman]

Golden Fleece was separate to Shell... I think.

I think so as well. Let me google.

 

[Hojuman]

Golden Fleece U.S.A. company merged with Caltex 1981

Sure that cup had a sponsor / name ?

 

[koshari]

Golden Fleece U.S.A. company merged with Caltex 1981

Sure that cup had a sponsor / name ?

indeed, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965_Golden_Fleece_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_Golden_Fleece_Cup