John Carmody

John Carmody (28 June 1938 – 25 May 1985)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

John Carmody
Personal information
Full name	John F. Carmody
Date of birth	28 June 1938
Date of death	25 May 1985(1985-05-25) (aged 46)
Original team(s)	Alphington YCW
Height	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	77 kg (170 lb)
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1959–1960	Collingwood	16 0(6)
1961–1962	Fitzroy	14 (22)
Total		30 (28)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Carmody, the son of Collingwood premiership player Jack Carmody, was a rover, half forward and wingman. He was recruited from Alphington YCW[2]

He made 11 appearances in his first season, including a semi final, but was called up just five times in 1960 and crossed to Fitzroy.[3]

Carmody captain-coached Greensborough to back to back Diamond Valley Football League premierships in 1966 and 1967.

References

1. "John F Carmody". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
3. "AFL Tables: John Carmody". afltables.com.