Player Watch #17: Jake Bowey – signed to 2026

[Topkent]

As much as I hate the harsh marking I agree with Tulip his kicking was nothing special, but his one touch with the footy and his poise in traffic were incredible

 

[00Stinger]

As much as I hate the harsh marking I agree with Tulip his kicking was nothing special, but his one touch with the footy and his poise in traffic were incredible

he has a bit of pace too

 

[Topkent]

he has a bit of pace too

Off the mark he has a good fast cpl steps

 

[00Stinger]

Off the mark he has a good fast cpl steps

Yep, his first couple of the games at the level he has looked more than capable.

I can't see Hibberd getting back into the side with his form

 

[Tulip]

As much as I hate the harsh marking I agree with Tulip his kicking was nothing special, but his one touch with the footy and his poise in traffic were incredible

I simply learned from your reading of JJ

His kicking looked pretty good to be fair, just not amazing, interested to see it in a few years when he acclimatises.

 

[Dogga6]

Yep, his first couple of the games at the level he has looked more than capable.

I can't see Hibberd getting back into the side with his form

Pending Hunts injury Hibberd may be the one who slots in straight away.

 

[00Stinger]

Pending Hunts injury Hibberd may be the one who slots in straight away.

Yeah I forgot about Hunts injury

 

[Deelighted]

That HTB late is really the only significant error he has made in his first couple of games, he is very clean & composed for someone 2 games in. Have some fears about him being exposed defensively but hasn't really been tested in that regard yet.

 

[Topkent]

I simply learned from your reading of JJ

His kicking looked pretty good to be fair, just not amazing, interested to see it in a few years when he acclimatises.

My read of him, his decision making by foot is great, not sure if he can execute it yet. But for a second gamer apart from his holding the ball I reckon he picked everything correctly from instinct

 

[Dory_77]

Like that he's decisive and takes first options without ****ing about. Was clean in the wet which was impressive. Should develop nicely.

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Was great to see all the guys get to him straight after Kelly kicked the goal, lead by May and Lever.

He’ll keep getting likened to Daniel and it looks pretty spot on early. Very tidy kick. Has a bit of zip and darts around, picks good options. Going to battle in one on one marking contests and will get out bodied a bit, think it was on someone like Cripps he couldn’t get a spoil in.

 

[LeverPuller]

As much as I hate the harsh marking I agree with Tulip his kicking was nothing special, but his one touch with the footy and his poise in traffic were incredible

I mean not every player can come in and be Campbell.

Reckon it’s tidy without being electric. He’s not making mistakes with it and they’re not coming off the side of the boot.

 

[Fork n Hell]

he's a natural player this kid. clean, good skills, and a footy brain. he had 9 intercepts last night, that's huge, especially for someone his size. he reads the ball very well.

 

[Bluelegs]

That HTB late is really the only significant error he has made in his first couple of games, he is very clean & composed for someone 2 games in. Have some fears about him being exposed defensively but hasn't really been tested in that regard yet.

Always going to happen with players in their first few games. Adjusting to the pace of the game takes a bit.

I remember Petracca got caught about 10 times in his debut.

 

[schmuttt]

He is a genuinely good kick at VFL level, it’ll just take time to translate that to AFL. Like old mate TK said he is just such a natural footballer.

 

[Hotdees]

I thought I was looking at Peter Walsh

Peter Walsh

Age

48

Ht

180cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.2

4star

K

8.4

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

15.2

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

0.8

3star

the way he moved a couple of times. I was also a fair way away and had a few beers so could be completely wrong

 

[Grimesy87]

This week's rising star nomination.

 

[stabler]

This week's rising star nomination.

Is this confirmed?

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Is this confirmed?

AFL site says miles Bergman

had 23 touches

 

[Mijhaa]

Sometimes you can just tell straight away if a player has ‘it.’

Bowey (like Rivers) is one of those players.

Taylor strikes again.

 

[Crusty Demon]

Was great to see all the guys get to him straight after Kelly kicked the goal, lead by May and Lever.

He’ll keep getting likened to Daniel and it looks pretty spot on early. Very tidy kick. Has a bit of zip and darts around, picks good options. Going to battle in one on one marking contests and will get out bodied a bit, think it was on someone like Cripps he couldn’t get a spoil in.

He's got some bounce though. Clearly needs to put on some size to compete but he's shown he can jump.

Looks a footballer. Smart user, good instinctive decision maker, solid skills. Liked his hands too. Definitely found one here. Still not convinced he's a defender. Would be more damaging on a forward flank..

 

[Grimesy87]

Is this confirmed?

Nah I went early

 

[danster168]

does anyone know why Sam Blease

Sam Blease

Age

33

Ht

184cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.1

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

3.5

3star

M

2.1

2star

T

1.6

4star

CL

0.7

3star

No current season stats available

D

14.8

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.6

3star

failed as a footballer? *I know he had some injuries but I don't think it was just injuries.

Also, I'd love someone to tell meshy Luke Tapscott

Luke Tapscott

Age

33

Ht

180cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.1

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

17.0

5star

K

11.6

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

0.0

1star

failed as a player and Matthew Bate

Matthew Bate

Age

37

Ht

192cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

15.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.6

3star

. These are guys that I rated highly at some point for for whatever reason didn't make the grade.

 

[Bluelegs]

does anyone know why Sam Blease failed as a footballer? *I know he had some injuries but I don't think it was just injuries.

Also, I'd love someone to tell meshy Luke Tapscott failed as a player and Matthew Bate. These are guys that I rated highly at some point for for whatever reason didn't make the grade.

Blease was shit, Tapscott's body failed him, and Bate was also shit and turned out to be a loon.

 

[ImissFrosty]

does anyone know why Sam Blease failed as a footballer? *I know he had some injuries but I don't think it was just injuries.

Also, I'd love someone to tell meshy Luke Tapscott failed as a player and Matthew Bate. These are guys that I rated highly at some point for for whatever reason didn't make the grade.

Because they ****ing sucked