Victorian Football Association
Career: 1893
July 22
Downes was named in the Carlton Second Twenty team squad of 23 to play Ascot Vale at Ascot Vale.
The Second Twenty Competition was disbanded earlier in July. This was probably due to the severe economic depression affecting Victoria and the country. Carlton second twenty secretary Mr. E. Penny wrote to junior clubs to arrange matches for the Blues.
1893 August 19
Downes is named in the 26 man Carlton Second Twenty squad that played Carlton Juniors on Princes oval.
Career: 1893
July 22
Downes was named in the Carlton Second Twenty team squad of 23 to play Ascot Vale at Ascot Vale.
The Second Twenty Competition was disbanded earlier in July. This was probably due to the severe economic depression affecting Victoria and the country. Carlton second twenty secretary Mr. E. Penny wrote to junior clubs to arrange matches for the Blues.
1893 August 19
Downes is named in the 26 man Carlton Second Twenty squad that played Carlton Juniors on Princes oval.