Tom Dowling (rugby league)

Tom Dowling (1907–1969) is a former rugby league footballer. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Eastern Suburbs club.

Career

Dowling was a fullback in the champion Eastern Suburbs sides of the 1930s.

Tom Dowling played 66 matches for the club in the years (1933–37).

Tom Dowling won premierships with the club in 1935, 1936 and 1937 as well as being a runner up in the 1934 premiership decider. The fullback is recognised as the 224th player to wear the red, white and blue of Eastern Suburbs. Tom Dowling was a very fine goal-kicker, scoring 1 try and 60 goals during his five seasons at Easts.

References

The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson

Eastern Suburbs squad – 1935 NSWRFL Premiers (5th title)

1. Tom Dowling 2. Rod O'Loan 3. Ross McKinnon 4. Jack Beaton 5. Fred Tottey 6. Ernie Norman 7. Viv Thicknesse 8. Ray Stehr 9. Tom McLachlan 10. Max Nixon 11. Harry Pierce 12. Joe Pearce 13. Andy Norval Coach: Arthur Halloway

Eastern Suburbs squad - 1936 NSWRFL Premiers (6th title)

1. Tom Dowling 2. Rod O'Loan 3. Dave Brown (c) 4. Jack Lynch 5. Fred Tottey 6. Ernie Norman 7. Viv Thicknesse 8. Jack Coote 9. Tom McLachlan 10. Ray Stehr 11. Harry Pierce 12. Joe Pearce 13. Andy Norval Coach: Arthur Halloway

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