Roy Dowsing | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Roy Dowsing | ||
Date of birth | 23 October 1915 | ||
Date of death | 13 December 1973 | (aged 58)||
Original team(s) | South Camberwell | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Wing | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1939–46 | Melbourne | 105 (45) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Roy Dowsing (23 October 1915 – 13 December 1973 [1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [2] His football career lasted from 1939-1946. [3]
Roy Dowsing played for Melbourne Football Club throughout his career. Dowsing's debut game was Round 14 in 1939 against St Kilda Football Club at Junction Oval. [4] He scored the first goal of the match, leading Melbourne to win by 24 points. [5] His last game was Round 18 in 1946 against Fitzroy Football Club at Brunswick Street Oval. [4]
Roy Dowsing | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Roy Dowsing | ||
Date of birth | 23 October 1915 | ||
Date of death | 13 December 1973 | (aged 58)||
Original team(s) | South Camberwell | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Wing | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1939–46 | Melbourne | 105 (45) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Roy Dowsing (23 October 1915 – 13 December 1973 [1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [2] His football career lasted from 1939-1946. [3]
Roy Dowsing played for Melbourne Football Club throughout his career. Dowsing's debut game was Round 14 in 1939 against St Kilda Football Club at Junction Oval. [4] He scored the first goal of the match, leading Melbourne to win by 24 points. [5] His last game was Round 18 in 1946 against Fitzroy Football Club at Brunswick Street Oval. [4]