Alan Rowarth

Alan William Michael Rowarth (born 24 August 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Alan Rowarth
Personal information
Full name Alan William Michael Rowarth
Date of birth (1936-08-24)24 August 1936
Original team(s) Birregurra
Height 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1958–1963 Melbourne 70 (90)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Rowarth first played with Melbourne in 1958 and despite playing 10 games that year he missed the Grand Final. He made the decider however the following season and, playing as full-forward, helped his team win by kicking four goals, bringing his season tally to 42. Rowarth enjoyed premiership success again in 1960.


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