Career
A centre half forward in Williamstown"s 1939 VFA premiership team, McTaggart was used as a forward at Carlton to limited effect. He kicked three goals from full-forward in his second senior game, against North Melbourne at Princes Park. In 1942 he crossed to Footscray where he was shifted to defense, mostly as a back pocket.
He played all of Footscray"s 19 games in 1944, including a Semi Final.
He missed the early part of the 1945 VFL season due to a hand injury. McTaggart finished his career in Tasmania, coaching Clarence.