Greg Ian Dowling was born on 15 January 1959 and is an Australian former politician and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
17 Facts About Greg Dowling
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Greg Dowling did not play in the 1982 BRL season, instead serving as Wynnum-Manly's manager.
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Greg Dowling scored a freakish try during the 1984 State of Origin series.
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Greg Dowling played for the Brisbane Rugby League team that defeated the Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the 1984 National Panasonic Cup Final.
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Greg Dowling played at prop forward for Queensland in all three games of the 1985 State of Origin series.
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Greg Dowling played in both test matches of the 1985 Kangaroo Tour of New Zealand.
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Greg Dowling is remembered for his sideline fight with New Zealand prop Kevin Tamati during the first test of the Trans-Tasman Test series at Lang Park after both players had been sent to the sin-bin by French referee Julien Rascagneres.
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Greg Dowling played for Queensland in Game I of the 1986 State of Origin series, scoring a try.
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Greg Dowling was selected to play for Queensland in all three games of the 1987 State of Origin series, scoring tries in the 1st and second games.
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Greg Dowling played in the 4th exhibition match in the United States.
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Greg Dowling was contracted to be a member of the foundation team for the Brisbane Broncos in 1988.
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Greg Dowling was named the 1989 Brisbane Broncos player of the year.
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In March 2019, Greg Dowling joined the United Australia Party, and the following month, was announced as the party's candidate for Herbert at the 2019 federal election.
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In January 2020, Greg Dowling announced he was running for mayor of Townsville at the 2020 local government elections, leading the "It's Time for Townsville" ticket.
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Greg Dowling was officially endorsed by Clive Palmer, who spent $625,000 on supporting Dowling's campaign.
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In July 2020, Greg Dowling was announced as the UAP's leader in Queensland and the party's candidate for Townsville at the 2020 Queensland state election.
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In 2000, Greg Dowling was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in rugby league.