Paul BOWER

2012 Digest:   Keen to overcome a year that ended in his seeking a trade. He had foot, quad and calf problems and never got going but is now OK and has adjusted his running technique as part of rehab. Has hardly missed a beat in pre-season.

2012 NAB Cup:   Keen to overcome a year that ended in his seeking a trade. He had foot, quad and calf problems and never got going but is now OK and has adjusted his running technique as part of rehab. Has hardly missed a beat in pre-season.

2012 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Miller got away in opening minutes. Had awkward moments.	4
2	Bris	Wobbly at start but after half time always well positioned down back	6
3	Coll	One of the few flat spots in line-up. Sent to forward line late.	3
4	Ess	Made the occasional customary dash from defence but a quiet day.	4
5	VFL	OK down back but made a few poor errors.	–
6	GWS	Solid game defensively and ran forward to contribute a goal.	6
7	StK	His ability to hit targets when given chances was not up to scratch.	3
8	Adel	Tried hard but he lacks a little nous when he gets the footy.	3
9	Melb	Went to Howe and did a good job nullifying his influence on the contest.	5
10	Port	Started up forward but was lost and returned to defence soon after.	4
12	VFL	OK across half back. Seemed to gain some confidence.	–
13	VFL	One of the Blues better performers. Had a go.	–
14	VFL	OK down back but didn’t set the world on fire.	–
15	VFL	Good display in the back half.	–
17	WB	Slotted vital goal in third after poor attempted mark in second cost a goal.	4
18	VFL	Solid display in defence but job was fairly easy.	–
20	VFL	Defended fairly well on the last line.	–
21	VFL	Did well when forced to play deep in defence.	–
22	VFL	Defended fairly well but made a few errors by foot.	–