{"id":71316,"date":"2020-08-25T12:56:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T02:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=71316"},"modified":"2020-08-25T12:56:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T02:56:07","slug":"afl-draft-watch-jake-bowey-sandringham-dragons-vic-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/08\/25\/afl-draft-watch-jake-bowey-sandringham-dragons-vic-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Jake Bowey (Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IN the build up to football eventually returning,\u00a0Draft Central<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at some of this year\u2019s brightest names who have already represented their state in some capacity leading into 2020. While plenty can change between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed at pre-season testing,<\/em>\u00a0and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.<\/p>\n

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Sandringham Dragons prospect Jake Bowey<\/a><\/b>, a small midfielder with great class and athletic attributes. Bowey is the kind of player who continues to prove that if you are good enough, you are big enough, having excelled across 16 NAB League outings with the Dragons as a bottom-ager. While he made the wing his own during that time, Bowey has the toughness and smarts to play inside at Under 18s level, the skill to ply his trade off half-back, and the speed to terrorise defenders as a small forward. He looms as a prospect with top 30 credentials, even without the opportunity to prove as much in 2020.<\/p>\n

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PLAYER PAGE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jake Bowey<\/a>
\nSandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro<\/b><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> September 12, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 174cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 66kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Outside Midfielder\/Small Utility<\/p>\n

Strengths: <\/strong>Speed\/agility, decision making, clean hands, evasion, toughness
\nImprovements: <\/strong>Finishing, inside game\/size<\/p>\n

2019 NAB League averages: <\/strong>16 games | 15.8 disposals | 63.9% uncontested possessions | 3.6 marks | 3.1 tackles | 1.7 clearances | 2.8 inside 50s | 0.9 rebound 50s | 0.4 goals (6)<\/p>\n

>> Q&A<\/a>
\n>> Marquee Matchup: Bowey vs. Gulden<\/a><\/p>\n

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Standing vertical leap:<\/strong> 66cm
\nRunning vertical leap (R\/L):<\/strong> 71cm\/88cm
\nSpeed (20m):<\/strong> 2.95 seconds
\nAgility:<\/strong> 8.07 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo):<\/strong> 20.8<\/p>\n

>> Full Testing Results:<\/strong>
\nJumps<\/a>
\n20m Sprint<\/a>
\nAgility<\/a>
\nYo-yo<\/a><\/p>\n

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2019 SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Under 17 Futures All Stars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

One of Team Brown\u2019s best players on the day with his run and neat kicking skills throughout. His day started with some great running power and vision to get the ball into the hands of Eddie Ford<\/strong> for an early goal, and then produced a lovely kick at full speed through the middle to Blake Coleman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

He used the ball well time and time again, winning a fair bit of it on the wing and half-back, but also setting up plays going forward, including a late game interception at half-forward and tight kick into Ford in the pocket. His hands in close and ability to find space, as well as his footy IQ is great. Even took a very nice high mark early in the fourth term and played on straight away to keep the ball moving.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 15 vs. Tasmania<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

An exciting bottom-age prospect who looks dangerous when he has the ball-in-hand because of his zip. He played mostly on a wing where he was able to win some early touches and showed clean hands in the wet to hit-up Ryan Byrnes<\/strong> for a goal late in the second term with a great kick and nice vision. Sometimes he can miss his targets by foot, but the kick is still well placed to their advantage, and he does try and take that high risk-high reward kick when going inboard. Bowey uses his body well and showed off his composure in the third term with a clean pick-up late in the third term, stepping around an opponent and snapping over his shoulder for a goal. Set up Jack Bell<\/strong> in the fourth term with a kick to his advantage at the top of the goalsquare. Has time and space in the midfield and weighs up where to put the ball to best advantage his team.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 10 vs. Geelong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

By: Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

Was named the Dragons\u2019 best, and provided some damaging run on the outside from his customary wing position. Could have had an even bigger impact if it weren\u2019t for his 0.3 in front of goal \u2013 missing a shot on the run in the opening term, a snap in the last quarter, and another on the run in the last minute which would seal the two-point win. He is only slight in stature, but Bowey did not shy away from the contest as he ran head-on at the ball to win it impressively in the second term, using it as a catalyst to get more involved. Bowey\u2019s run-and-carry proved most damaging, and he showed a nice bit of vision to seek out Riley Bowman<\/strong> inside 50, just falling short with the kick. He made a couple of crucial interceptions forward of centre too, making his contributions important ones.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 8 vs. Bendigo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Joe Lee<\/em><\/p>\n

The zippy wingman worked up and down the ground, registering 17 touches, four inside 50s and five marks. Copped a big elbow to the neck region in the second quarter and had to be assisted off, but finished the game to play a strong role in Sandringham\u2019s victory. Always uses the ball well by foot and plays the percentages well. Really lifted in the last quarter, putting his small frame on the line but also providing a strong outlet for defenders, often breaking into space on the wing and providing an option.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 7 vs. Eastern<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By: Joe Lee<\/em><\/p>\n

The diminutive midfielder was productive for the Dragons, showcasing his elite speed and evasiveness across the whole game. Failed to hit the scoreboard but played predominantly on the wing, finishing with 23 disposals. Was often tackled and thrown around due to his small stature but did some eye-catching things, including leaping for a huge mark and following up to earn a free kick. Produces fantastic repeat efforts and has a large pressure factor. Is smart with ball in hand and uses it effectively on his left boot, the bottom-ager is one to watch out for.<\/p>\n

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>> MORE SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS CONTENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

>> 2020 Vic Metro U18s Squad Prediction<\/a>
\n>> August 2020 Power Rankings<\/a>
\n>> July 2020 Power Rankings<\/a><\/p>\n

>> CATCH UP ON OUR DRAFT WATCH SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allies:<\/strong>
\nTahj Abberley<\/a>
\nCharlie Byrne<\/a>
\nJackson Callow<\/a>
\nBlake Coleman<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nAlex Davies<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nBailey Chamberlain<\/a>
\nZac Dumesny<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nLachlan Jones<\/a>
\nTariek Newchurch<\/a>
\nCaleb Poulter<\/a>
\nTom Powell<\/a>
\nTaj Schofield<\/a>
\nRiley Thilthorpe<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Country:<\/strong>
\nSam Berry<\/a>
\nTanner Bruhn<\/a>
\nJack Ginnivan<\/a>
\nOliver Henry<\/a>
\nElijah Hollands<\/a>
\nZach Reid<\/a>
\nNick Stevens<\/a>
\nJamarra Ugle-Hagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Metro:<\/strong>
\nJackson Cardillo<\/a>
\nNikolas Cox<\/a>
\nConnor Downie<\/a>
\nEddie Ford<\/a>
\nBailey Laurie<\/a>
\nFinlay Macrae<\/a>
\nReef McInnes<\/a>
\nArchie Perkins<\/a>
\nWill Phillips<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Australia:<\/strong>
\nHeath Chapman<\/a>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a>
\nIsiah Winder<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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