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Has a fair bit of ambition about his approach on the field, and the tools to be able to execute it; opportunity has knocked, and Jake’s ripped the door off the hinge. A little ripper!

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4 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

How we have lamented our drafting, trading and player development program between 2005 and 2015. The amount of players we got wrong, and the high draft picks we burned or stuffed up.

Not now. Rivers, Jordon, Kossie, Jackson, Sparrow, and now Bowie.

He was super last night. A gut-wrenching brain fade in the last quarter (I reckon his face will be as red as his hair when he reviews that play one-on-one with Chaplin) but so clean, amazingly sharp on his feet, and works hard when he hasn't got the ball.

And after years of few players with top-end foot skills, we actually have another good kick!

Remember the good old days when we recruited elite kicks...but players who rarely got the ball in the first place? Good times.  

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Super impressed with a lot of things (shows dare, backs himself, thinks about what he's going to do etc), but above all his composure under serious pressure is really something.

Very excited for Bowey's future!

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Great temperament. Serene and composed amidst the mayhem. Not even the hostile West Coast could rattle him. 

I though a few games for experience and then Hibbo back into the side for finals but after last night I think he should stay in the team. What a find.

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He’s so clean and is finding ball already. Had an amazing take at pace under pressure at one point. His kicking is delightful too. That pass inside 50 to setup Jackson’s mark and set shot was pure class - low, penetrating and perfect ball spin. 

Love the kid. Just needs to stay healthy and he’ll be a ripper for us.

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Bowey was playing the same way in the VFL, so it is great to see that he has been able to step up to the the increased pace of the game. He obviously needs to get stronger and is limited by lack of height, but the rest of his game is A-Grade.

I think Bowey will need to keep playing like last night to keep his spot though. Pig is still a good player and is more finals ready, even though he is not as quick or clean.

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27 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

How we have lamented our drafting, trading and player development program between 2005 and 2015. The amount of players we got wrong, and the high draft picks we burned or stuffed up.

Not now. Rivers, Jordon, Kossie, Jackson, Sparrow, and now Bowie.

He was super last night. A gut-wrenching brain fade in the last quarter (I reckon his face will be as red as his hair when he reviews that play one-on-one with Chaplin) but so clean, amazingly sharp on his feet, and works hard when he hasn't got the ball.

And after years of few players with top-end foot skills, we actually have another good kick!

You can add Harrison Petty and Charlie Spargo to that list.

Both still only 21.

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Everything about last nights game was stacked against him - The Eagles with finals on the line, their big bodies trying to physically intimidate us and the wet weather.

He just get's on with business and we look a much more settled side with another good ball user in the mix.

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It's late in the season and most good eligible players have already been nominated, so is there a chance for Rising Star nom?

That would be awesome.

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1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Remember the good old days when we recruited elite kicks...but players who rarely got the ball in the first place? Good times.  

Been saying this since I first saw him train at Casey. Been a huge wrap for him ever since. Has played exceptionally well at Casey, but last night sheeit he was really very very good. Can see him playing 200 games and being better than Caleb Daniels who I rate highly🤩

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47 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

You can add Harrison Petty and Charlie Spargo to that list.

Both still only 21.

And Rivers.

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On 4/30/2021 at 10:39 AM, rjay said:

As for Jake, I hope he plays out the year at Casey...

He's not ready for the step up yet, not strong enough to stick his tackles and gets pushed off the ball too easily. 

Looks like he will be a player but give him time.


Bowey has made sure this aged terribly! Sound logic, but the kid is earning his spot.

And unlikely to lose it while he stymies the oppositions attempts to shut down our ball movement from the back half but focusing on Salem. 

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1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Remember the good old days when we recruited elite kicks...but players who rarely got the ball in the first place? Good times.  

Bowey is a good kick, but doesn’t have the sublime skill of Addam Maric or James Strauss!

Nor the pace of Sam Blease.

And he’s not as hard as Tapscott.

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He was great. My absolute favourite moment of last nights game was when Bowey got done for holding the ball and both May and Brayshaw made a point of running to him, helping him get up and telling him to keep taking the game on. I was very proud of the boys for that. That’s what gives me faith we are on the right track for the long haul.

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9 minutes ago, Mach5 said:


Bowey has made sure this aged terribly! Sound logic, but the kid is earning his spot.

And unlikely to lose it while he stymies the oppositions attempts to shut down our ball movement from the back half but focusing on Salem. 

Got me 'Mach', it was in April though'...I think I posted recently that we should bring him in on the changes thread.

Youthful enthusiasm, might blossom at the level and all that jazz.

Now that he is in he's going to be hard to move out on his form in both games.

It's funny looking over some old posts and cringing...I know when someone bumps a thread I hope I haven't said something dumb, shudder when I have, sigh of relief when I haven't.

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I must admit to being surprised with timing of Bowser’s selection for R.20.  While Hibbo’s form had been below par for a few weeks, I thought his experience would see him hold his place for our finals campaign.  I’ve now revised that view.  Bowser has played like a seasoned player in both of his outings, and it’s hard to see him being dislodged on those performances.  An ‘inspired’ and ‘gutsy’ selection IMO.

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Listed in Wikopedia as winning the Rising Star nomination this week.  

Either an enthusiastic Melbourne supporter who knows how to put these things in or could be (properly) accurate

 

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3 hours ago, Fat Tony said:

Bowey was playing the same way in the VFL, so it is great to see that he has been able to step up to the the increased pace of the game. He obviously needs to get stronger and is limited by lack of height, but the rest of his game is A-Grade.

I think Bowey will need to keep playing like last night to keep his spot though. Pig is still a good player and is more finals ready, even though he is not as quick or clean.

I'm not sure this is going to such an issue with him - the reason being he has a good vertical leap. Unless he is caught out of position I think he has the ability to spoil most opponents and we have already seen he isn't shy to take or attempt a hanger

Arguably the best disposal skills on the list - I'd rate him ahead of even Salem because he has the ability to hit targets over greater distance 

 

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Think he'll be a fan favourite for years to come. Someone with pace that can hit targets consistently is a rare commodity. Will find a home on the half back line but could settle into a wing role quite easily down the track.

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