| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | 8 April 1909 |
| Recruited from | Brunswick Jnrs/South Yarra |
| Height and weight | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) / 75 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Team(s) |
North Melbourne (1927-31)
Footscray (1932-33)
Total - 66 Games, 108 Goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 1933 season | |
John Dowling (born 8 April 1909, date of death unknown) was an Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Dowling played with North Melbourne between 1927 and 1931, topping their goalkicking in the 1929 season. He finished his VFL career at Footscray; midway through his second season with the club he was picked up by Brunswick in the VFA, who were struggling and sought experienced players. Dowling won the VFA Medal in 1934 and was joint winner the following season. He was a member of the club's 1938 premiership side.
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