Andrew Gowers (footballer)

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]

Andrew Gowers
Personal information
Date of birth	(1969-04-11) 11 April 1969 (age 54)
Original team(s)	Xavier College
Debut	1988, Hawthorn vs. West Coast, at Subiaco
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career^1
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.
Career highlights
- 1991 AFL Premiership
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A former Xavier College student, he was part of their 1st XVIII in 1986 that won both the Associated Public Schools 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]

Gowers was elected as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club by its members on 13 December 2022.^[3]

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. "Hawks add two to Board".
3. "Election results announced".

External links

• Andrew Gowers's playing statistics from AFL Tables