Player Watch #17: Jake Bowey – signed to 2026

[wheaters31]

This kid has such an underrated leap on him. Turned out to be a very good matchup for Weightman.

Composed, and kicks darts. A number of his short sharp kicks were critical.

Another great selection from JT.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Hand full of games in and has a flag. Timing really is everything.

 

[pjfairbairn]

AND STIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLL... Undefeated

 

[Xhoquelin]

What can you say, echo Maysie's words, most composed 7 gamer seen in a while. That little chip to Gus in the 3rd...my god.

 

[FLYING DEES]

Love him. Relooked at an interview he did with Gary Lyon and he's humble to boot.

 

[mrmonkey]

I was just thinking this morning, I wonder what's been going through his head the last few months. I wonder if he's reflected on journey. What an amazing start to his career.

 

[Bluelegs]

You could tell he looked the goods from that first practice match against Richmond.

 

[El Gringo]

Jason Taylor strikes again. A premiership in 7 games is ridiculous but he looks like he will continue evolving at a high rate, an exciting prospect to say the least.

 

[jhong]

A new deal for Bowey

Jake Bowey has signed a new deal

www.melbournefc.com.au

 

[danster168]

fantastic news. A bit of a shame that Jackson hasn't resigned yet. We need to sign him up for 5 plus.

 

[pjfairbairn]

A new deal for Bowey

Jake Bowey has signed a new deal

www.melbournefc.com.au

What a creative description

 

[stabler]

fantastic news. A bit of a shame that Jackson hasn't resigned yet. We need to sign him up for 5 plus.

Yep. Its slightly concerning all the other players sign up, bowey, petty etc and not read LJ's name among them. Especially while hes still over in Perth. That news story stating he was expected to sign a long term contract seems quite a while ago now...

 

[stEdy]

They could very likely be sitting on the LJ contract extension for marketing purposes to get the biggest boost from membership and publicity.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Smart by Jacko's manager, gonna milk us for every penny. If he did a knee this year he loses absolutely no value whatsoever, if he continues the rise he has been on hes worth another 250k per year.

 

[Dory_77]

Yep. Its slightly concerning all the other players sign up, bowey, petty etc and not read LJ's name among them. Especially while hes still over in Perth. That news story stating he was expected to sign a long term contract seems quite a while ago now...

Jackson was training with the new WA draftees today; I'm less worried about his signature not being announced yet, confident he'll sign on. Given the WA border situation, probably smarter by the club to let him have more time with fam now. Once he's back in Melbourne in the New Year it could be a long time before he's back there so let him spend time with his mates and family while he can.

 

[adonski]

They could very likely be sitting on the LJ contract extension for marketing purposes to get the biggest boost from membership and publicity.

I've always assumed they do this to scatter the news out. Hard to believe we didn't have Bowey tied up before Petty, Fritsch, given his was the stock standard two year extension on a rookie deal

 

[jhong]

This has nothing to do if Jackson stays or goes . Happy to see club sorting contracts out .

 

[schmuttt]

Smart by Jacko's manager, gonna milk us for every penny. If he did a knee this year he loses absolutely no value whatsoever, if he continues the rise he has been on hes worth another 250k per year.

This. Like I don't get why people expect the players to sign up instantly and potentially cost themselves $100k-$200k a year. If Jackson has a dominant 2022 he could demand a massive contract and he'd be entitled to do so.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

This. Like I don't get why people expect the players to sign up instantly and potentially cost themselves $100k-$200k a year. If Jackson has a dominant 2022 he could demand a massive contract and he'd be entitled to do so.

I dont blame him whatsoever, the club will have to make some hard decisions moving forward with some guys to keep him I dare say. He looks like he could be anything, wouldn't be surprised if he fetches some sort of stupid Petracca like contract after this season if things go well, something like 6 years @ 1milly per year is not out of question.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

At most Jackson will only sign up until free agency anyway so it’ll be until 2027, and then we’ll do this all over again.

 

[schmuttt]

At most Jackson will only sign up until free agency anyway so it’ll be until 2027, and then we’ll do this all over again.

Would be some level of risk signing him to a mega deal this early anyway. He isn't already a clear top 3 player in the league like Petracca was, and you probably don't want more than one of those deals on the books at the same time.

 

[eskimo]

With Jackson, Gary Lyon said after Grand Final week he was speaking with Jacksons parents, and given how much Jackson had been talking up Melbourne and loving life here, they were considering moving. I don't think there is much to worry about.

Lots of WA players from all clubs have stayed in Perth to train up until christmas as going back and forth isn't possible with WA borders at the moment. I think most clubs have agreed for new WA draftees not to come back until early Jan too.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Would be some level of risk signing him to a mega deal this early anyway. He isn't already a clear top 3 player in the league like Petracca was, and you probably don't want more than one of those deals on the books at the same time.

Hes better than Trac at the same age, and as ruckman that is scary, if we dont throw stupid money at him someone else will. We will 100% have to pay overs on what hes done.

I think if we can get him to re-sign for anything below 1mil per year we'll have done pretty well.

 

[DemonZombie_001]

I feel a bit bad for Bowey, that he has signed and everyone just wants to talk about Jackson lol.

Really interested to see how he goes next year, I have hopes he will be a high IQ player.

 

[danster168]

I feel a bit bad for Bowey, that he has signed and everyone just wants to talk about Jackson lol.

Really interested to see how he goes next year, I have hopes he will be a high IQ player.

Just needs to handball on his left hand this pre-season and he'll be a well rounded player.