Doug Barwick (born 6 February 1962) is a former

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er who represented

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and Collingwood in the

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. Recruited from East Launceston, Barwick made his debut in Round 1 of the

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against

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. A strong mark and a long kick for his size, Barwick was a tough half-forward who was a handy goalkicker. He played 76 games for Fitzroy before moving to Collingwood in 1988. Barwick played in the Magpies'

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drought-breaking premiership, kicking two goals. He retired in 1991 at the age of 29, with 147 games and 217 goals to his name, along with a premiership medallion. He also represented Victoria in 1987 and Tasmania in 1990 and 1991. He was named a life member of the Collingwood in 2010.

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* 1962 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Launceston, Tasmania Collingwood Football Club players Collingwood Football Club premiership players Dandenong Football Club players East Launceston Football Club players Fitzroy Football Club players VFL/AFL premiership players South Launceston Football Club players Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame inductees Tasmanian State of Origin players {{AFL-bio-1960s-stub