About Doug Dowling
Lived 1922 – 2013 (aged 90). Doug Dowling was an australian rules football player.
James Douglas 'Doug' Dowling (17 September 1922 – 14 May 2013) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
After playing originally with Richmond Seconds, Dowling transferred to Williamstown in the VFA in 1945 and was first rover in that year's premiership win over Port Melbourne. Early in the 1946 season he crossed to South Melbourne but returned to Williamstown in 1947 where he enjoyed his finest season, booting 58 goals, finishing runner-up to Reg Harley in the Seagulls' best and fairest award and taking out the Williamstown Advertiser best player award. He was cleared to Oakleigh in July 1948.
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Who was Doug Dowling?
Australian rules footballer
When was Doug Dowling born?
Doug Dowling was born on 17 September 1922.
When did Doug Dowling die?
Doug Dowling died on 14 May 2013.
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Doug Dowling was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Dowling. https://biography.guide/doug-dowling/
MLA: "Doug Dowling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-dowling/.
Chicago: "Doug Dowling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-dowling/.
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