Andrew McKay nevertheless remained eligible to play for Carlton, and he made his debut in Round 1,1993, immediately displaying the outstanding defensive skills that he had displayed at Glenelg.
11 Facts About Andrew McKay
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Andrew McKay represented South Australia at State of Origin that season, a feat he repeated in 1994 and 1995.
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In 1995, Andrew McKay was a member of Carlton's premiership team, the only premiership in his senior career.
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Andrew McKay played 15 of Carlton's 24 matches in the 1996 AFL season.
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Andrew McKay made the All-Australian team as half-back flanker three times consecutively in 1999,2000 and 2001, bringing his career tally to four.
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Andrew McKay played a total of 244 games and kicked a total of 28 goals for Carlton Football Club from 1993 until 2003.
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Andrew McKay is a life member and Hall of Fame Inductee of the Carlton Football Club.
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Andrew McKay has been involved in the Laws of the Game Committee.
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In October 2011, Andrew McKay was appointed to the position as Head of Football at the Carlton Football Club, when he replaced the outgoing Steven Icke.
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Since retiring from his playing career, Andrew McKay has practised as a veterinarian.
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Andrew McKay has three children, all of whom have played football in some capacity.