Roy Dowsing
Australian rules footballer, born 1915
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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]
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Fullname
Roy Dowsing
Born
23 October 1915
Died
13 December 1973 (aged 58)
Original team
South Camberwell
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Roy Dowsing | ||
| Born | 23 October 1915 | ||
| Died | 13 December 1973 (aged 58) | ||
| Original team | South Camberwell | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
| Position | Wing | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1939–46 | Melbourne | 105 (45) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Career
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]
