Brian Douge | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 2 March 1951 | ||
Original team(s) | Balwyn | ||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Back pocket | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1969–1976 | Hawthorn | 91 (8) | |
1977–1981 | Subiaco | 81 (23) | |
Total | 172 (31) | ||
Coaching career | |||
Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
1977–1978 | Subiaco (WANFL) | 42 (12–30–0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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