Rowley Fischer

Background

Fischer was born in Adelaide but recruited from Victorian club Murtoa.

Career

He represented the VFL at the 1937 Perth Carnival and again in 1939, for a total of five appearances. He was also used as a ruckman and at centre-half forward during his career. He enlisted in the army in 1942 and didn"t play again for Melbourne.

Achievements

• Fischer missed Melbourne"s 1940 premiership win after injuring his ankle in the preliminary final and he was also absent from their 1941 premiership team, with injury.

Membership

Playing in the back pocket, Fischer was a member of Melbourne"s 1939 premiership team