Andrew Gowers (footballer)

Andrew Gowers
Personal information
Date of birth (1969-04-11) 11 April 1969
Original team(s) Xavier College
Debut 1988, Hawthorn
vs. West Coast, at Subiaco
Height / weight 191cm / 85kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1988–1994 Hawthorn 089 (54)
1995–1996 Brisbane Bears 040 0(7)
1997–1999 Brisbane Lions 011 0(2)
Total 140 (61)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1999.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Andrew Gowers (born 11 April 1969) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn and Brisbane in the wing position. Gowers played in Hawthorn's 1991 AFL Grand Final victory. Andrew is the son of Trevor Gowers who played 24 senior games for Richmond between 1964 and 1966.[1]

A former Xavier College student, he was part of their 1st XVIII in 1986 that won both the Associated Public Schools of Victoria premiership, as well as the coveted Herald Shield Cup.

Football administration

On 16 December 2013, Gowers, was appointed to the Hawthorn Football Club board. He will take on the role of Football Director.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 237. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
  2. ↑ http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2013-12-16/hawks-add-two-to-board


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