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John Dowling (Australian rules footballer)

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John Dowling
Personal information
Full name William John Dowling
Date of birth (1909-04-08)8 April 1909
Place of birth Brunswick, Victoria
Date of death 10 January 1967(1967-01-10) (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 0(79)
1932–1933 Footscray 17 0(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.

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