Craig Dowsett

Craig Dowsett
Craig Dowsett
Personal information
Full name	Craig Dowsett
Date of birth	9 February 1960 (age 61)
Original team(s)	Leopold
Height	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career1
	1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
	Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Last updated May 29, 2021

Craig Dowsett (born 9 February 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Dowsett was recruited locally, from Leopold.^[1] He made four appearances in the 1978 VFL season, including Geelong's elimination final loss to Carlton.^[2] Over the next three seasons he added just four more games to his tally.^[2]

He later played for Golden Square in the Bendigo Football League and won the Michelsen Medal in 1986.

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References

↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
1 2 AFL Tables: Craig Dowsett

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[1] Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.

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