Career
From Trinity Grammar originally, Fowler made his league debut as a 19-year-old in the 1976 VFL season. A rover, he kicked 18 goals from 12 appearances in 1977. Fowler briefly retired in 1983 due to his work commitments and saw out the season at Hawthorn after getting a clearance late in the year.
He added just one further game in 1984, his 100th VFL appearance.