Gary Cowton

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Gary Cowton
Personal information
Birth December 30, 1952 (1952-12-30) (age 55),
Recruited from Benalla
Height and weight 188 cm / 93 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1971, North Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s) North Melbourne (1971-78) (1983-84)
  • 151 games, 35 goals

Footscray (1979-80)

  • 40 games, 4 goals

South Melbourne (1981)

  • 8 games, 0 goals

Total - 199 Games, 39 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1984 season
Career highlights

  • North Melbourne premiership player 1975, 1977

Gary Cowton (born December 30, 1952) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the VFL as well as having stints with Footscray and South Melbourne.

Cowton was a utility player and was a key member of the successful North Melbourne side of the 1970's. He played in five grand finals, winning two of them. The first, in 1975 was as a reserve and he played on the half back flank in their 1977 win.

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