Australian rules footballer
| Alan Rowarth | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Alan William Michael Rowarth | ||
| Date of birth | (1936-08-24)24 August 1936 | ||
| Original team(s) | Birregurra | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1958–1963 | Melbourne | 70 (90) | |
| Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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.
External links
- Alan Rowarth's playing statistics from AFL Tables
| Melbourne Football Club 1959/60 VFL premiers | |
|---|---|
| 1959: Melbourne 17.13 (115) defeated Essendon 11.12 (78), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1960: Melbourne 8.14 (62) defeated Collingwood 2.2 (14), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
| Coach: Smith |
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