John Townsend (footballer)
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| Birth | 16 June 1943 |
| Recruited from | St Pat's College |
| Height and weight | 171 cm / 66 kg |
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| Team(s) |
Melbourne (1962-72)
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John Townsend (born 16 June 1943) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL.
Originally from Sale, Townsend came to Melbourne and made his league debut in 1962. He played as a rover and was handy near goals, topping the club's goalkicking in their premiership season of 1964 with 35 of them. Townsend won Melbourne's Best and Fairest award in both 1965 and 1969. He finished his career in the VFA with Prahran.
[edit] External links
- John Townsend (footballer)'s statistics from AFL Tables
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| Preceded by Ron Barassi Ray Groom |
Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medallist 1965 1969 |
Succeeded by Terry Leahy Frank Davis |
| Preceded by Barry Bourke |
Melbourne Football Club Leading Goalkicker 1964-1965 |
Succeeded by Barrie Vagg |
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