John Townsend

This is the player profile for John Townsend, born in 1943. Played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Melbourne in 1964. Played for Prahran in the VFA/VFL, winning a premiership with Prahran in 1973. John Townsend also coached Prahran.

Player Details

Name: John Townsend
DOB: 16/06/1943
Height: 171cm
Weight: 66kg

Player History

Full Team History: Melbourne, Prahran
Total Matches (Goals): 210 (182)
VFL/AFL Team History: Melbourne (1962-1972)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 153 (182)
VFA/VFL Team History: Prahran (1973-1976)
VFA/VFL Matches (Goals): 57 (0)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 805th player to debut for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 153 matches played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL (1962-1972)
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1964 premiership won with Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
VFA/VFL Matches Played: 57 matches played for Prahran in the VFA/VFL (1973-1976)
VFA/VFL Premierships: 1973 premiership won with Prahran in the VFA/VFL

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