Doug Barwick

Doug Barwick
Personal information
Birth 6 February 1962 (1962-02-06) (age 50)
Recruited from East Launceston
Height and weight 176cm / 85kg
Playing career¹
Debut Round 1, 1984, Fitzroy v.
Geelong, at Kardinia Park
Team(s)

Fitzroy (1984–1987)

  • 76 Games, 127 Goals

Collingwood (1988–1991)

  • 71 Games, 90 Goals[1]
¹ Statistics to end of 1991 season
Career highlights

Doug Barwick (born 6 February 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Fitzroy and Collingwood in the Australian Football League.[1]

Recruited from East Launceston,[1] Barwick made his debut in Round 1 of the 1984 VFL season against Geelong at Kardinia Park. A strong mark and a long kick for his size, Barwick was a tough half-forward who was a handy goalkicker. He played 76 games for Fitzroy before moving to Collingwood in 1988. Barwick played in the Magpies' 1990 drought-breaking premiership, kicking two goals. He retired in 1991 at the age of 29, with 147 games and 217 goals to his name, along with a premiership medallion. He also represented Victoria in 1987.[1]

He was named a life member of the Collingwood in 2010.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 38. ISBN 1-74095-032-1.