Player Watch Billy Dowling - Re-Signed to End of 2026

[George Kramer]

It's relevant because it again shows how poor your judgement is.

Yes Brett is talking about Charlie not Ed

Is that the worst call in sport?

 

[Crow till I die]

Is that the worst call in sport?

No, this was

 

[FR0GGY]

It's relevant because it again shows how poor your judgement is.

Yes Brett is talking about Charlie not Ed

Why would Charlie be compared to Schoenberg?

 

[Brett Cummings]

Why would Charlie be compared to Schoenberg?

I said schoenberg isn't a lock and he brought up charlie for some weird reason.

 

[FR0GGY]

I said schoenberg isn't a lock and he brought up charlie for some weird reason.

You saying Charlie or Ed is no good though?

 

[Brett Cummings]

You saying Charlie or Ed is no good though?

I didn't say charlie was crap. I just said he was useless during the round 1 game. He's very average imo.

 

[1990crow]

 

[Jarman3]

Depends what position? I heard they were trialling him in defence in the pre-season. Perhaps there are no spots available to break into the midfield and the defence is our weakest area.

After what we saw last week, I find the idea that there are no spots in our midfield available to break into crushingly depressing.

 

[Golumless]

After what we saw last week, I find the idea that there are no spots in our midfield available to break into crushingly depressing.

It isn't when the player in question is Dowling (or Taylor, Nankervis etc). Too young and too underdeveloped in a midfield group that the vast majority of players fall into that category. So it's a move that doesn't do anything particularly positive at this juncture.

They have a good future, but it's about finding somewhere to stick them in the AFL side and let them build their bodies up.

 

[The Rocks]

Liked Billy in that trial game weeks ago. He and Taylor need to get midfield time. Soligo a good start but the selection of Murphy instead of a Gollant or Newchurch. I'm concerned again that Nicks is chasing wins over development. This is a short term view by Nicks imo.

Crows could win 11 games and threaten if it all goes right. At the expense of Borlase, Newchurch, Taylor, Pedlar (In the middle) Gollant, Warrell, Dowling, Thilthorpe ect. From AFL experience and a Premiership by 25-26

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[Alwaysacrow]

I haven't seen much of this kid but I've heard some good things about him on BF. I haven't seen much SANFL lately, the last game probably the Showdown. Does this lad have any speed does anyone know? He looks strongly built for a young guy, I'm just hoping I suppose that he's not a M. Crouch mark 2.

 

[Truck25]

I haven't seen much of this kid but I've heard some good things about him on BF. I haven't seen much SANFL lately, the last game probably the Showdown. Does this lad have any speed does anyone know? He looks strongly built for a young guy, I'm just hoping I suppose that he's not a M. Crouch mark 2.

Got to watch the last half of the SANFL game live before the Pies, I had to look him up, saw this number 31 and thought he must be a top up but playing really well, did some really nice things in close, then blow me down it was Billy. I think we could have another good prospect there.

 

[Jarman3]

I haven't seen much of this kid but I've heard some good things about him on BF. I haven't seen much SANFL lately, the last game probably the Showdown. Does this lad have any speed does anyone know? He looks strongly built for a young guy, I'm just hoping I suppose that he's not a M. Crouch mark 2.

If he wins a B&F and AA like M Crouch did then that would be a pretty good return for pick 43.

 

[Josh Jenkins #1Fan]

SANFL: Dowling’s confidence boost

The North Adelaide product was selected at the 2022 AFL Draft

www.afc.com.au

What was the knock on him Mutineer ? Dominated under 18s similar to others? Why did he go so late?

 

[jo172]

From what little I've seen of him there wouldn't seem to be any basis for a Matt Crouch

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Matt Crouch

Age

29

Ht

183cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

28.4

5star

K

12.0

4star

HB

16.4

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.9

5star

CL

4.8

5star

D

24.9

5star

K

9.7

4star

HB

15.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

CL

4.4

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

10.8

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

CL

2.0

4star

comparison.

Seems to have a lot more run and carry about him (and for the moment is playing outside in any event)

 

[bigman]

He is tracking along well. Has a football brain and is a goalkicker. He is a good size - 188cm and has reasonable pace. Short kicking needs work as his kicks can often be a little loopy or off target.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

He is tracking along well. Has a football brain and is a goalkicker. He is a good size - 188cm and has reasonable pace. Short kicking needs work as his kicks can often be a little loopy or off target.

Spot on

This kid can’t help but find the footy which can’t be taught , he just has an ability to get the ball which is similar to Rory Laird but with different traits

He’s a very good endurance runner and gets across the whole ground to win possession

I’d say he’s slightly more outside biased than inside but he’s pretty balanced

Agree re his kicking , from what I’ve seen it’s improved alot on last year which is a good sign , was one of recruiters main knocks on him last year

I’d say kicking and absolute speed were main reasons he didn’t go 1st round or top 25 but he will end up better than alot that did

 

[Bearded Clam]

Time to..

 

[cmndstab]

Spot on

This kid can’t help but find the footy which can’t be taught , he just has an ability to get the ball which is similar to Rory Laird but with different traits

He’s a very good endurance runner and gets across the whole ground to win possession

I’d say he’s slightly more outside biased than inside but he’s pretty balanced

Agree re his kicking , from what I’ve seen it’s improved alot on last year which is a good sign , was one of recruiters main knocks on him last year

I’d say kicking and absolute speed were main reasons he didn’t go 1st round or top 25 but he will end up better than alot that did

Kicking seemed to be the only knock the various phantom drafts had on him at the time. He was pretty consistently rated as a third round selection who might bolt into the second round, but that was it.

Was the standout U18 performer from SA, ahead of Phillipou. Even with poor kicking you'd think he would be rated higher. I can only guess there were some concerns over his athletic traits?

 

[The Perfect Stranger]

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Agree. Throw him to the wolves. Get some experience and game time into his legs, and let's see if we have a quality midfielder on our hands.

 

[whattagun07]

giving him 3 or 4 games this year would be brilliant. Gives him a taste of what it will take to cement a spot next year.
Playing pretty well at SANFL, so why wait until next year to hand him a debut?

 

[Golumless]

Watching the replay, I have no idea why Dowling slid to 43. Just looks like one of those lads who does everything well.

 

[1990crow]

Watching the replay, I have no idea why Dowling slid to 43. Just looks like one of those lads who does everything well.

The thing I like about him is his game is so well rounded already. You could put him in multiple positions and expect him to perform.
Hard to put a player comparison on him, he's quite unique.

 

[Sir Ronald Mac]

The thing I like about him is his game is so well rounded already. You could put him in multiple positions and expect him to perform.
Hard to put a player comparison on him, he's quite unique.

He's Dad use to work for me back in the day, So he comes from a good family.

 

[Sir Ronald Mac]

Spot on

This kid can’t help but find the footy which can’t be taught , he just has an ability to get the ball which is similar to Rory Laird but with different traits

He’s a very good endurance runner and gets across the whole ground to win possession

I’d say he’s slightly more outside biased than inside but he’s pretty balanced

Agree re his kicking , from what I’ve seen it’s improved alot on last year which is a good sign , was one of recruiters main knocks on him last year

I’d say kicking and absolute speed were main reasons he didn’t go 1st round or top 25 but he will end up better than alot that did

You've basically described this boy, my friend: