About Doug Fraser
Lived 1886 – 1919 (aged 32). Doug Fraser was an Australian australian rules football player.
Douglas Stewart Fraser (7 December 1886 – 24 February 1919) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A Yarraville Football Club premiership player in the Victorian Football Association (VFA), Fraser broke into a strong Carlton team in the 1910 VFL season and established a place in the side as a follower. He kicked three goals in a win over Geelong at Princes Park.
Fraser is best remembered for his involvement in the bribery scandal that hit the league during the 1910 finals series. Together with Doug Gillespie and his childhood friend Alex Lang, Fraser was withdrawn from the Semi Final against South Melbourne while Carlton and the league investigated allegations that they had accepted bribes to 'play dead'. Lang and Fraser were both found guilty and suspended for five years, a total of 99 league games.
He died in 1919 from influenza, having never played senior football again.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Fraser?
Australian rules footballer (1886-1919)
When was Doug Fraser born?
Doug Fraser was born on 7 December 1886 in Brunswick.
When did Doug Fraser die?
Doug Fraser died on 24 February 1919 in Yarraville.
What was Doug Fraser's occupation?
Doug Fraser was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Doug Fraser?
Doug Fraser was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Fraser (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Fraser. https://biography.guide/doug-fraser-australian-rules-football-player/
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