Alan Watling
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Alan Watling | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Alan John Watling | ||
Date of birth | 23 July 1948 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1969–1983 | West Perth | 284 (323) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1983. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Alan John Watling (born 23 July 1948) is a former Australian rules footballer who played 284 games for West Perth in the WANFL
Watling was mainly a ruck-rover but started his career on the wing from his debut in 1969. Strong overhead and possessing plenty of pace, he played in West Perth's 1969, 1971 and 1975 premiership teams.
A five time Western Australian interstate representative, Watling was an All-Australian at the 1972 Perth Carnival.
In 2000 he was named on the interchange bench in West Perth's official 'Team of the Century'.
External links
- Alan Watling at AustralianFootball.com
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