Roy Dowsing Explained

Roy Dowsing
Fullname:	Roy Dowsing
Birth Date:	23 October 1915
Originalteam:	South Camberwell
Height:	170 cm
Weight:	67 kg
Position:	Wing
Statsend:	1946
Years1:	1939–46
Games Goals1:	105 (45)

Roy Dowsing (23 October 1915  - 13 December 1973^[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).^[2] His football career lasted from 1939-1946.^[3]

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.^[4] He scored the first goal of the match, leading Melbourne to win by 24 points.^[5] His last game was Round 18 in 1946 against Fitzroy Football Club at Brunswick Street Oval.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Demon dies. The Age. 30. 14 December 1973.
2. Book: The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 . Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim . 2009 . 8th . 978-1-921496-00-4 . BAS Publishing . Seaford, Victoria . 226.
3. Web site: Australian Football - Roy Dowsing - Player Bio. 25 November 2014.
4. Web site: RoyDowsing. Demonwiki. 2017-09-02.
5. Web site: Round 14 1939. Demonwiki. 2017-09-02.