Matthew Owies is a true half forward flanker, the sort of player who excels in a good team and can look useless in a bad one. Unfortunately he was playing in one of the worst teams of the century last year, with only seven goals from 16 appearances including two red vests - a far cry from 33 goals from 23 games the year before at Carlton. One might think that things are only looking up from here for the wooden spooners, and Owies would have learned a lot from one of the finest exponents of his craft in Jamie Cripps. His ceiling is still not fantasy-relevant in any case, nevertheless.
Matthew Owies is a true half forward flanker, the sort of player who excels in a good team and can look useless in a bad one. Unfortunately he was playing in one of the worst teams of the century last year, with only seven goals from 16 appearances including two red vests - a far cry from 33 goals from 23 games the year before at Carlton. One might think that things are only looking up from here for the wooden spooners, and Owies would have learned a lot from one of the finest exponents of his craft in Jamie Cripps. His ceiling is still not fantasy-relevant in any case, nevertheless.
Owies needs alley oop
Former US College basketballer Matthew Owies impressed at the Northern Blues as a small forward, slotting 18 majors from 17 appearances, highlighted by a five-goal showing against Footscray. Owies pleasantly surprised coaching staff with his progression to the point where he was named a senior emergency. In 2020, don't expect him to leap that hurdle and progress any further, as he sits way down the pecking order with the influx of new talent. Avoid.
How is Owies now?
Recruited from US college basketball, Matthew Owies's last contact with footy was two seasons starring for St Kevin's as a junior. The fact that Owies will have to fight his way off the rookie list and would play a role not conducive to fantasy interest makes him irrelevant in drafts.
