Alan Rowarth Explained

Alan Rowarth
Fullname:Alan William Michael Rowarth
Birth Date:24 August 1936
Originalteam:Birregurra
Height:177 cm
Weight:77 kg
Statsend:1963
Years1:1958–1963
Club1:Melbourne
Games Goals1:70 (90)

Alan William Michael Rowarth (born 24 August 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Rowarth first played with Melbourne in 1958 and despite playing 10 games that year he missed the Grand Final. He made the decider however the following season and, playing as full-forward, helped his team win by kicking four goals, bringing his season tally to 42. Rowarth enjoyed premiership success again in 1960.