Brett Bowey (born 31 May 1969) is a former

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er who played with St Kilda in the Victorian/Australian Football League (VFL/AFL). Bowey, who was recruited locally, shared his VFL debut with future club great Robert Harvey and kicked two goals. A rover, he was a regular fixture in the St Kilda team in 1989 and 1990, putting together 19 games in each season. After making just four appearances in 1991, Bowey amassed a career-high 482 disposals in the

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, at an average of 22.95 a game. He also took part in St Kilda's finals series and had 27 disposals in their win over Collingwood. After a season with

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(VFL) club Frankston, Bowey finished his career at the Chelsea Football Club in the

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and played well into his 30s. A three-time "Best and Fairest" winner, Bowey retired after Chelsea's 2006 Grand Final win. Bowey's sister, Belinda Bowey, was the first player to play 300 games in the

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(VFLW). His son, Jake Bowey, is a premiership player with the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bowey, Brett 1969 births St Kilda Football Club players Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Frankston Football Club players