W. John Dowling
North Melbourne and Footscray
AFL career
66 games108 goals
- Debut
- R8 1927 v CAR18 June 1927
- Most recent
- R18 1933 v NTH2 Sept 1933
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local sides Brunswick Juniors and South Yarra, John Dowling was a sharp-shooting forward who made his mark during North Melbourne's formative years in the VFL. Standing just 174cm, he operated as a dangerous avenue to goal who could play above his size, utilising strong leads and accurate finishing to consistently impact the scoreboard. His individual highlight came during the 1929 season when he topped the Shinboners' goalkicking list, a significant achievement for a young player in a side that often struggled to move the ball forward. After five seasons at Arden Street, he crossed to Footscray for a brief stint in the early 1930s, eventually departing the league midway through 1933 to provide experienced leadership to a struggling Brunswick outfit in the VFA.
Profile
- Born
- 08 Apr 1909
- Died
- 10 Jan 1967 (aged 57y 277d)
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local sides Brunswick Juniors and South Yarra, John Dowling was a sharp-shooting forward who made his mark during North Melbourne's formative years in the VFL. Standing just 174cm, he operated as a dangerous avenue to goal who could play above his size, utilising strong leads and accurate finishing to consistently impact the scoreboard. His individual highlight came during the 1929 season when he topped the Shinboners' goalkicking list, a significant achievement for a young player in a side that often struggled to move the ball forward. After five seasons at Arden Street, he crossed to Footscray for a brief stint in the early 1930s, eventually departing the league midway through 1933 to provide experienced leadership to a struggling Brunswick outfit in the VFA.