Australian Football

Arguably North Darwin's greatest playing product, Warren McCoy played 217 games for the Magpies between 1978 and 1990. Despite being lightly built he was a powerful player and was also blessed with tremendous pace. He could play equally well at both ends of the ground, or across midfield. Four times voted North Darwin's best and fairest player, he was a member of the club's inaugural premiership side in 1980-81.

McCoy represented the NTFL against Glenelg in 1985, when he was awarded the Australia Day medal for best afield, and against Essendon the following year. Further evidence of his versatility is afforded by the fact that he was selected in the 'Northern Territory News' Team of the Year on three occasions, each time in a different position. Although he received a number of offers from clubs in southern state leagues he declined them all.

Author - John Devaney