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Paul Bower
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- Sep 26, 2004
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Ask opposition supporters and they'll say he is a dud, just like Josh Kennedy 
Bower will be a good player. Didn't start off too well, but his last few games showed us that he has what it takes to succeed at this level. The only worry with him is sometimes he is quite indecisive, which costs him an etra few seconds, and therefore gets caught with the ball.
Has height, skill, pace and plenty of mongrel in him. Unsure what role he will play ATM-looks best suited right now to be a running HBF, but I think he will fill out over the next few years and coult turn into a Scarlett-like defender (not comparing them in terms of quality).
Bower will be a good player. Didn't start off too well, but his last few games showed us that he has what it takes to succeed at this level. The only worry with him is sometimes he is quite indecisive, which costs him an etra few seconds, and therefore gets caught with the ball.
Has height, skill, pace and plenty of mongrel in him. Unsure what role he will play ATM-looks best suited right now to be a running HBF, but I think he will fill out over the next few years and coult turn into a Scarlett-like defender (not comparing them in terms of quality).
BluesRules
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At the moment I couldn't give a fuc* about anybody but JUDD.
This is fuc*ing sensational.
Fuc* work. I'm going home to get hammered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is fuc*ing sensational.
Fuc* work. I'm going home to get hammered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bluebear
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Out of contract.
Probably waiting on the Judd deal as he is from WA.
Looked nervous about playing and would panick with the ball.......started to get some more composure late in the year.
Will get plenty of chances in the seniors as he has shown he is too good for the VFL.
Once he gets some confidence he will be a very good back flanker IMO.
Tall enough to play talls, quick enough to play medium fwds, and runs at every chance.
Good mark....just needs to work on his disposal.
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Cheers mate. Been mates with him for a while now, ever since his first colts game for South Mandurah in WA. Started off playing in the forward line, but moved to the back half when Peel Thunder picked him up.Ask opposition supporters and they'll say he is a dud, just like Josh Kennedy
Bower will be a good player. Didn't start off too well, but his last few games showed us that he has what it takes to succeed at this level. The only worry with him is sometimes he is quite indecisive, which costs him an etra few seconds, and therefore gets caught with the ball.
Has height, skill, pace and plenty of mongrel in him. Unsure what role he will play ATM-looks best suited right now to be a running HBF, but I think he will fill out over the next few years and coult turn into a Scarlett-like defender (not comparing them in terms of quality).
Was just curious about his contract as he was worried he wouldnt be retained.
He'll definitely be retained there was more worry that he wanted to leave.....
I think he was a lot happier with some game time and a bit of confidence, I think he'd be about 90% chance of staying
blue belly
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he will sign a 2 year deal early next week wen he returns from perth
True Bluebear, I think he really improved towards the end of the year. A lot of people sitting near me wanted his head on the block. He tried to take players on with confidence and early on it didn't work but I respected the confidence and once he gets used to the main stage I'm sure he'll be fine. Looking forward to watching him next year.
Bluebear
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They would have been waiting for the Judd deal for a couple of reasons.
Firstly to know how much money they had in the cap.
Secondly to know if he was required to be part of the trade.
I have no doubt, that unless he is part of a trade with Freo (which I doubt........although Bower and Blackwell for first round pick?
), then he will get offerred a deal along with about 6 or 7 others next week.No holidays for Icke.
Dramoth
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definitely...
Dont want him to leave at all... he is going to be an integral part of the CFC defence over the 5 years.
He was at training yesterday, so hopefully he has re-signed.
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What are you talking about? He's got more mongrel than you!
IMO from what I have seen from hm so far
he is going to be a 'good ordinary player'
for the short term he is going to get games because we are very limited in our defensive options
unless he improves significantly he is going to be overtaken by others pretty soon.
he is not a genuine KP back and he is not 'smart' enough to play as a creative HB, there are also question marks over his disposal which would make him rather ineffective playing this role.
every now and again he is going to do something spectacular which will excite us al and raise expectations, but over all I see him as being a one of our weaker links.
now this is not to say he will not improve and become a 10+ year player for us.
Has done ok so far with his limited opportunities. I think we will know a hell of a lot more about him by this time next year. Ask me then...
He doesn't have any mongrel in him thats for sure, but you can still have courage without having mongrel.He has shown courage on a number of occasions running with the flight of the ball for marks.
What is your obsession with Paul Bower? You joined in 2005 and have 5 posts, all containing his name.