Brian Douge (born 2 March 1951) is a former

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er who played with

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in the

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(VFL). Douge played mostly in the

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but never really established himself in the Hawthorn side until the 1973 season. He played in Hawthorn's premiership side in 1976, with the

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against North Melbourne being his last game. He was captain-coach of Subiaco in 1977 and 1978.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Douge, Brian 1951 births Living people Hawthorn Football Club players Hawthorn Football Club premiership players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Subiaco Football Club players Subiaco Football Club coaches VFL/AFL premiership players