John Dowling (Australian rules footballer)
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John Dowling | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | William John Dowling | ||
Date of birth | 8 April 1909 | ||
Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 10 January 1967 | (aged 57)||
Place of death | Kogarah, New South Wales | ||
Original team(s) | Brunswick Juniors / South Yarra | ||
Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1927–1931 | North Melbourne | 49 | (79)|
1932–1933 | Footscray | 17 | (29)|
Total | 66 (108) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
William John Dowling (8 April 1909 – 10 January 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Dowling played with North Melbourne between 1927 and 1931, topping their goalkicking in the 1929 season. He finished his VFL career at Footscray; midway through his second season with the club he was picked up by Brunswick in the VFA, who were struggling and sought experienced players.
External links
- John Dowling's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- John Dowling at AustralianFootball.com
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