David McKay (Australian footballer)

David McKay (born 5 November 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Blues during the 1970s.

David McKay
Personal information
Full name David McKay
Date of birth (1949-11-05) 5 November 1949 (age 75)
Original team(s) Newlyn
Height 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1969–1981 Carlton 263 (277)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
Career highlights
  • Carlton Premiership side: 1970,1972, 1979, 1981
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

In 1970, in just his second season of VFL football McKay won a premiership with Carlton and was voted as best on ground in the grand final. Originally from Newlyn, he was also part of winning grand finals in 1972,79 and 1981. The latter was his final game of VFL football and he retired with 263 games and 277 goals for the club.

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