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| Full name | Cory McGrath | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | South Fremantle | ||
| Draft | 2000 Rookie Elevation (Essendon) |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Cory McGrath, born on February 4, 1979, is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for two big teams in the Australian Football League (AFL): the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers. He also played for several other clubs in different leagues, like South Fremantle in Western Australia and Port Melbourne in Victoria.
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AFL Career
Starting His AFL Journey
Cory McGrath began his AFL career with the Essendon Bombers. He was added to their main team from the rookie list in 2000. He made his first AFL appearance in 2001. Cory was known as an exciting player from Western Australia.
Moving to Carlton
In 2003, Cory moved to the Carlton Blues. He joined Carlton as part of their plan to bring in experienced players. He made a good impression in 2004. Cory earned his spot in the team during the middle of the year. He then played every game for the rest of that season.
Playing for the Blues
The 2005 season was even better for McGrath. He played 19 games and was seen as one of Carlton's best players, even though the team had a tough year. In 2006, he played 19 games again. He often played a special role called a "tagger" in the midfield. This meant he would closely guard an opponent's best player. He was known for being good at winning the ball. Even though he had a good season, Carlton decided not to keep him at the end of 2006. He was 27 years old at the time.
After the AFL
After his time in the AFL, Cory McGrath continued playing football.
Playing in South Australia
In 2007, he played for the South Adelaide Football Club in the SANFL.
Success in Victoria
After that, he spent five seasons playing for the Port Melbourne Football Club in the VFL. He was a key part of the Port Melbourne team that won the premiership in 2011. That team was special because they didn't lose a single game all season! Cory McGrath retired from football at the end of 2011.
Personal Life
Cory McGrath has three brothers. Two of his brothers also played in the AFL. His brother Toby played for the West Coast Eagles and Essendon. His brother Ashley played for the Brisbane Lions. His other brother is named Bradley. Cory has two children, Coen and Lani.
