18 Josh Cowan

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Details
Number	18
Height	184cm
Weight	72kg
DOB	16-03-1991
Debut	2011

Games		Goals
2011	3	2011	1
Career	3	Career	1

Dreamteam Points
2011	135

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• Yr-Yr Stats
• Awards
• Vs. opponents
• History
• Q & A

Outlook
Broke through in his second year on Geelong’s list to play three senior games, booting a goal on debut in round 10 against the Gold Coast Suns. Has no trouble finding the ball and is best suited on the wing. Might be developed as a running defender as he puts on more bulk.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2011

• Made AFL debut in rd 10 win over GC
• Kicked a goal in debut
• Played three games averaging 10 disposals
• Was sixth in Cats VFL B & F, being named in best players in 10 of 13 games
• Also played twice in NAB Cup

2010

• Played 14 games at VFL level
• Kicked two goals

2009

• Played seven TAC Cup games with North Ballarat and kicked two goals
• Averaged 20 disposals per game in TAC Cup
• Represented Victoria country at U18 national championships

2007

• Member of Daylesford’s Central Highlands Football League senior premiership team

At a Glance

• Junior Clubs: Daylesford
• Clubs: Geelong
• Debut: 2011
• Recruited from: North Ballarat U18
• AFL Awards: See awards section
• Club Awards: See awards section
• Brownlow Votes:

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News

Young guns earning their keep

Geelong's youngsters are impacting on the outcome of games.Monday, June 20, 2011 - 8:17AM

Cowan's night to remember

Josh Cowan's debut had a bit of everything and was a night to savour for the young Cat.Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 7:45AM

On the rise

Joel Selwood says the Cats new draftees have been impressive on the trackMonday, January 18, 2010 - 5:00AM

Learning the ropes

Geelong’s nine first year players will go through their AFL induction camp over the next two days.Monday, January 11, 2010 - 2:03AM

Video

My first game: Josh Cowan

Josh Cowan recalls his AFL debut against the Gold Coast.Friday, July 01, 2011 - 4:00PM

Draft memories: Josh Cowan

Josh Cowan discusses his memories of being drafted.Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 1:20AM

Josh Cowan year by year

Year	Club	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	Conv	HO	Tack	FF	FA	B'low	B+F
2011	GEEL	3	14	16	10	30	1	1	50.0%	0	8	1	3	0	30th
Totals		3	14	16	10	30	1	1	50.0%	0	8	1	3	0
Best			5	6	5	11	1	1		0	4	1	2	0

Premierships
Central Highlands FL 2007 (Daylesford dft. Waubra)

Josh Cowan history vs. opponents 2011

Opponent	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	HO	Tack	FF	FA
Gold Coast	1	5	4	5	9	1	1	0	2	0	0
Richmond	1	4	6	2	10	0	0	0	2	1	1
W-Bulldogs	1	5	6	3	11	0	0	0	4	0	2

Playing record (at start of 2012 season)
AFL
Geelong: 3 games, 1 goal
NAB Cup
Geelong: 3 games, 0 goals
VFL
Geelong: 27 games, 11 goals
TAC Cup
North Ballarat: 24 games, 4 goals

Milestone games

Milestone	versus	round	venue	result
AFL debut	Gold Coast	rd 10, 2011	Metricon	W 66

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with the 56th pick in 2009 national draft

Name: Josh Cowan
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love watching the most: Carlos Tevez
Coach’s pet: Daniel Menzel
Favourite footy commentator: Dennis Cometti
Whose autograph did you get as a kid: Chris Grant
Describe your perfect day off: sleep all day
Best advice received: failure drives success
What scares you most: heights
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: tradesman
The person you would most like to meet: Carly Baker
Three things you would like to do after your footy career: own a business, travel, go to major sporting events
Greatest non-football achievement: finishing year 12
How would your best friend describe you: out going and fun
One thing you can’t eat: olives
What domestic chore do you refuse to do: mop floors
Which event would you prefer to attend – Olympics or World Cup: World Cup
Favourite Australian personality: Shane Warne
iPhone, Blackberry or Android: Blackberry
Best book read: Slash autobiography
Favourite TV show: Family Guy
Favourite band / musical artist: Kanye West
Favourite movie: The Hangover