Shane McGrath (footballer)

For the 1980s Hawthorn player, see Shane McGrath (footballer born 1964).
Shane McGrath
Personal information
Date of birth (1919-06-06)6 June 1919
Place of birth Boort
Date of death 1 November 1974(1974-11-01) (aged 55)
Original team(s) Trafalgar
Height / weight 183 cm / 89 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1940–1950 Melbourne 118 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950.
Career highlights

James Patrick "Shane" McGrath (6 June 1919 – 1 November 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the 1940s.

A fullback, McGrath was a member of Melbourne's 1941 premiership side before missing the following two seasons due to war service. He was a premiership player again in 1948 and captained the club during his last season, in 1950. McGrath represented Victoria at interstate football regularly.


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