Andy Gowers

Andy Gowers
President of the Hawthorn Football Club
Assumed office
13 December 2022
Preceded byJeff Kennett
Personal details
BornAndrew Gowers
(1969-04-11) 11 April 1969 (age 57)

Australian rules football career
Personal information
Original team Xavier College
Debut 22 May 1988, Hawthorn vs. West Coast, at Subiaco Oval
Height 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1988–1994 Hawthorn 89 (54)
1995–1996 Brisbane Bears 40 (7)
1997–1999 Brisbane Lions 11 (2)
Total 140 (61)
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Andrew Gowers (born 11 April 1969) is an Australian rules football administrator and former player who has served as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club since December 2022. He previously played for Hawthorn, the Brisbane Bears and the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL) between 1988 and 1999.

Playing career

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.

Administrative career

On 16 December 2013, Gowers, was appointed to the Hawthorn Football Club board. He will take on the role of Football Director.

Gowers was elected as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club by its members on 13 December 2022, succeeding Jeff Kennett.

Family

Andrew's son Billy Gowers played 33 games for the Western Bulldogs between 2018 and 2020. Andrew's father Trevor Gowers played 24 games for Richmond between 1964 and 1966.

References

  1. ↑ "Hawks add two to Board".
  2. ↑ "Election results announced". Hawthorn Football Club. 13 December 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2026. Retrieved 25 October 2026.