Peter McConville

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Peter McConville
Personal information
Date of birth (1958-08-17) 17 August 1958 (age 63)
Original team(s) Golden Square
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1978–1985 Carlton 140 (157)
1986–1989 St Kilda 054 0(23)
Total194 (180)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1989.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Peter McConville (born 17 August 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and St Kilda in the VFL.

Life and career

McConville was twenty when he made his debut for Carlton in the 1978 season and he started his career well, managing 38 goals in the season. He played in a variety of positions over the years and was a member of Carlton premiership teams in 1979, 1981 and 1982. In 1986 he crossed to St Kilda where he played out his career.


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