About Roy Dowsing
Lived 1915 – 1973 (aged 58). Roy Dowsing was an australian rules football player.
Roy Dowsing (23 October 1915 – 13 December 1973 ) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His football career lasted from 1939 to 1946.
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. He scored the first goal of the match, leading Melbourne to win by 24 points. His last game was Round 18 in 1946 against Fitzroy Football Club at Brunswick Street Oval.
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Who was Roy Dowsing?
Australian rules footballer
When was Roy Dowsing born?
Roy Dowsing was born on 23 October 1915.
When did Roy Dowsing die?
Roy Dowsing died on 13 December 1973.
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Roy Dowsing was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Dowsing. https://biography.guide/roy-dowsing/
MLA: "Roy Dowsing." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-dowsing/.
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