Jason McCartney
Kangaroos, Collingwood and Adelaide
AFL career
182 games63 goals
- Debut
- R10 1991 v HAW25 May 1991
- Most recent
- R11 2003 v RCH6 June 2003
Stats
2003 | KAN | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 20 |
2002 | KAN | 14 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 7.8 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 36 |
2001 | KAN | 22 | 8.5 | 3.4 | 11.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 45 |
2000 | KAN | 24 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 11.6 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 49 |
1999 | KAN | 24 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 11.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 46 |
1998 | NTH | 22 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 34 |
1997 | ADE | 6 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 26 |
1996 | ADE | 11 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 10.5 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 37 |
1995 | ADE | 20 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 11.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 46 |
1994 | COL | 19 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 9.9 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 49 |
1993 | COL | 7 | 7.4 | 5.4 | 12.9 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43 |
1992 | COL | 10 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 14.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 51 |
1991 | COL | 2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 46 |
Bio
Jason McCartney's career began with heavy expectations as the fourth pick in the 1990 draft, but for over a decade, he appeared destined to be football's ultimate "nearly man." After four seasons at Collingwood where he struggled to cement a role, he crossed to Adelaide, only to fall out of favour and miss the Crows' 1997 premiership side. A move to North Melbourne revitalised his form as a strong-marking key defender and occasional forward, yet heartbreak persisted; he played in the Kangaroos' 1998 Grand Final loss against his former club and was famously suspended for the 1999 premiership victory after a preliminary final striking charge.
His legacy was ultimately defined by an extraordinary act of resilience rather than on-field silverware. Following life-threatening burns sustained in the 2002 Bali bombings, McCartney endured a gruelling rehabilitation to fulfill his goal of playing one final AFL match. He returned in Round 11, 2003 against Richmond, wearing protective skins and gloves, and famously set up the winning goal with a late handball to Leigh Harding. He announced his retirement immediately after the siren, leaving the game as a symbol of courage and closing one of the sport's most emotional chapters.
Profile
- Born
- 14 Mar 1974 (age 52y 221d)
- Birthplace
- Nhill, VIC
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 95 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:Aidan McCartney
Bio
1 revisionJason McCartney's career began with heavy expectations as the fourth pick in the 1990 draft, but for over a decade, he appeared destined to be football's ultimate "nearly man." After four seasons at Collingwood where he struggled to cement a role, he crossed to Adelaide, only to fall out of favour and miss the Crows' 1997 premiership side. A move to North Melbourne revitalised his form as a strong-marking key defender and occasional forward, yet heartbreak persisted; he played in the Kangaroos' 1998 Grand Final loss against his former club and was famously suspended for the 1999 premiership victory after a preliminary final striking charge.
His legacy was ultimately defined by an extraordinary act of resilience rather than on-field silverware. Following life-threatening burns sustained in the 2002 Bali bombings, McCartney endured a gruelling rehabilitation to fulfill his goal of playing one final AFL match. He returned in Round 11, 2003 against Richmond, wearing protective skins and gloves, and famously set up the winning goal with a late handball to Leigh Harding. He announced his retirement immediately after the siren, leaving the game as a symbol of courage and closing one of the sport's most emotional chapters.