Re: Bowen! : Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:42 pm
I think the comparison with Brett Hodgson is telling. Hodgson was arguably somewhat further past his sell-by date when he left Australia than Bowen. I was delighted when we signed MB, as I foresaw another Hodgson, bringing the younger lads through, etc. But although he'd lost pace of course, Hodgson absolutely ran through walls for both the Giants and Wire (as he had throughout his career, and his injury record attests to it). And crucially, he was a very smart footballer who could spot and angle, pick a pass, etc. Bowen has shown no sign of being anything like such a good signing.