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'''Paul Bowman''' (born 24 January 1976) is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A [[Queensland Maroons|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative {{rlp|ce}}, he played his entire club career for the [[North Queensland Cowboys]] in the [[National Rugby League]], whom he also captained.
'''Paul Bowman''' (born 24 January 1976) is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A [[Queensland Maroons|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative {{rlp|ce}}, he played his entire club career for the [[North Queensland Cowboys]] in the [[National Rugby League]] (NRL), whom he also captained.


Throughout his 13-year career, he was considered one of the best defensive centres in the NRL.<ref>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-07-05/bowman-return-strengthens-cowboys-flanks/90502</ref> He is currently the Head of Performance at the Cowboys.<ref>https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2018/10/09/cowboys-appoint-new-head-of-performance/</ref>
Throughout his 13-year career, he was considered one of the best defensive centres in the NRL.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-07-05/bowman-return-strengthens-cowboys-flanks/90502|title = Bowman return strengthens Cowboys flanks|newspaper = ABC News|date = 5 July 2007}}</ref> He is currently the Head of Performance at the Cowboys.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2018/10/09/cowboys-appoint-new-head-of-performance/|title = Cowboys appoint new Head of Performance|date = 9 October 2018}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Born in [[Newcastle, New South Wales]] while his father worked as a [[veterinarian]] in the city, Bowman and his family moved to [[Proserpine, Queensland]] when he was one.<ref>https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/cowboys/former-cowboys-centre-paul-bowman-reflects-on-the-2005-grand-final/news-story/81db771487deaa9be0530c37de208dd8</ref> He played his junior rugby league for the Proserpine Brahmans and later attended [[St. Brendan's College, Yeppoon]].<ref>http://websites.sportstg.com/club_info.cgi?client=7-2237-48490-0-0&sID=135839&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=8984685</ref><ref>https://www.stbrendans.qld.edu.au/gunning-has-big-shoes-to-fill-as-he-leads-sbc-at-confraternity-in-bundaberg/</ref>
Born in [[Newcastle, New South Wales]] while his father worked as a [[veterinarian]] in the city, Bowman and his family moved to [[Proserpine, Queensland]] when he was one.<ref>[https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/cowboys/former-cowboys-centre-paul-bowman-reflects-on-the-2005-grand-final/news-story/81db771487deaa9be0530c37de208dd8 Bowman sees new side of NRL bad boy] ''The Courier Mail'' (subscription required)</ref> He played his junior rugby league for the Proserpine Brahmans and later attended [[St. Brendan's College, Yeppoon]].<ref>http://websites.sportstg.com/club_info.cgi?client=7-2237-48490-0-0&sID=135839&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=8984685 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stbrendans.qld.edu.au/gunning-has-big-shoes-to-fill-as-he-leads-sbc-at-confraternity-in-bundaberg/|title = Gunning has big shoes to fill as he leads SBC at Confraternity in Bundaberg &#124; St Brendan's College}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
In 1994, Bowman signed with the newly established [[North Queensland Cowboys]] after being spotted by head coach [[Grant Bell]] playing for Proserpine.<ref>https://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/big-star-returns-for-anniversary/3056876/</ref> In Round 16 of the [[1995 ARL season]], he made his first grade debut for the Cowboys, starting at centre in their 16–30 loss to the [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]]. He scored his first try for the club three weeks later in a 6–22 loss to the [[South Queensland Crushers]]. He finished his rookie season with one try in seven games. Bowman played just six games in [[1996 North Queensland Cowboys season|1996]], starting each at centre and scoring two tries.
In 1994, Bowman signed with the newly established [[North Queensland Cowboys]] after being spotted by head coach [[Grant Bell]] playing for Proserpine.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/big-star-returns-for-anniversary/3056876/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029081738/https://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/big-star-returns-for-anniversary/3056876/ |archive-date=29 October 2020 |title=Big star returns for anniversary {{!}} Whitsunday Times}}</ref> In Round 16 of the [[1995 ARL season]], he made his first grade debut for the Cowboys, starting at centre in their 16–30 loss to the [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]]. He scored his first try for the club three weeks later in a 6–22 loss to the [[South Queensland Crushers]]. He finished his rookie season with one try in seven games. Bowman played just six games in [[1996 North Queensland Cowboys season|1996]], starting each at centre and scoring two tries.


In 1997, he played 10 games and scored two tries and in 1998, played just the first six games before missing the rest of the season through injury. In 1999, Bowman played 16 games for the club, the majority of those at {{rlp|lk}}, and was named the club's Player of the Year.
In 1997, he played 10 games and scored two tries and in 1998, played just the first six games before missing the rest of the season through injury. In 1999, Bowman played 16 games for the club, the majority of those at {{rlp|lk}}, and was named the club's Player of the Year.{{cn|date=October 2022}}


In 2000, Bowman had a breakout season in which he started 20 games at centre, scoring eight tries, and was named the Cowboys' Player of the Year, an award he shared with [[Julian O'Neill]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cowboys.com.au/default.aspx?s=honours |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012233017/http://www.cowboys.com.au/default.aspx?s=honours |archive-date=12 October 2011 |url-status=dead }} at ''cowboys.com.au''</ref> In May, he made his [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] debut for [[Queensland Maroons|Queensland]], becoming the club's second Queensland representative and their first homegrown Queensland player.
In 2000, Bowman had a breakout season in which he started 20 games at centre, scoring eight tries, and was named the Cowboys' Player of the Year, an award he shared with [[Julian O'Neill]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cowboys.com.au/default.aspx?s=honours |title=Honours - North Queensland Cowboys |access-date=19 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012233017/http://www.cowboys.com.au/default.aspx?s=honours |archive-date=12 October 2011 |url-status=dead }} at ''cowboys.com.au''</ref> In May, he made his [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] debut for [[Queensland Maroons|Queensland]], becoming the club's second Queensland representative and their first homegrown Queensland player.


In 2001, he became the captain of the Cowboys, a role he would hold until 2004. He played 25 games that season, scoring 12 tries, and once again represented Queensland. In Game 3 of the [[2001 State of Origin series]], he scored two tries in Queensland's series-deciding win over New South Wales. In 2002, Bowman missed the start of the season through injury, returning in Round 10 to play 14 games and score 10 tries. In Round 21, he played his 100th game for the club, becoming the second player to do so.<ref>https://thebulldogs.com.au/sportal.php?page=match_results&id=1417</ref>
In 2001, he became the captain of the Cowboys, a role he would hold until 2004. He played 25 games that season, scoring 12 tries, and once again represented Queensland. In Game 3 of the [[2001 State of Origin series]], he scored two tries in Queensland's series-deciding win over New South Wales. In 2002, Bowman missed the start of the season through injury, returning in Round 10 to play 14 games and score 10 tries. In Round 21, he played his 100th game for the club, becoming the second player to do so.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thebulldogs.com.au/sportal.php?page=match_results&id=1417 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411070724/http://thebulldogs.com.au/sportal.php?page=match_results&id=1417 |archive-date=11 April 2015 |title=BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE}}</ref>


In 2003, he played 16 games, scoring three tries. In Game 1 of the [[2003 State of Origin series]], one minute after coming off the bench, he suffered medial ligament and cartilage damage to his left knee in a tackle that would see him sidelined for four weeks. Remarkably, despite being unable to walk, he stayed on the field and managed to make several tackles before getting a chance to be taken off.
In 2003, he played 16 games, scoring three tries. In Game 1 of the [[2003 State of Origin series]], one minute after coming off the bench, he suffered medial ligament and cartilage damage to his left knee in a tackle that would see him sidelined for four weeks. Remarkably, despite being unable to walk, he stayed on the field and managed to make several tackles before getting a chance to be taken off.{{cn|date=October 2022}}


In 2004, Bowman began the season as the Cowboys' captain before being replaced by new recruit [[Travis Norton]] in Round 7. He played 21 games that season and played in the finals for the first time as the Cowboys finished 7th on the ladder, their highest ever finish at the time.<ref>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-04-21/bowman-makes-way-for-norton-as-cowboys-skipper/173442</ref> He started two games at centre for Queensland in the [[2004 State of Origin series]].
In 2004, Bowman began the season as the Cowboys' captain before being replaced by new recruit [[Travis Norton]] in Round 7. He played 21 games that season and played in the finals for the first time as the Cowboys finished 7th on the ladder, their highest ever finish at the time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-04-21/bowman-makes-way-for-norton-as-cowboys-skipper/173442|title = Bowman makes way for Norton as Cowboys' skipper|newspaper = ABC News|date = 21 April 2004}}</ref> He started two games at centre for Queensland in the [[2004 State of Origin series]].


In 2005, he played 25 games, scoring nine tries, and started at centre for Queensland in all three games of the [[2005 State of Origin series]]. On 2 October 2005, he started at centre in the Cowboys' [[2005 NRL Grand Final]] loss to the [[Wests Tigers]].<ref>https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/12/16/2005-grand-final-rewind-magical-wests-tigers-stun-north-queensland-cowboys/</ref> Following the season, he won the club's Players' Player award. In 2006, he played just 16 games, scoring three tries, in a season plagued by a neck injury.<ref>https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bowman-may-retire-because-of-neck-injury-20060808-gdo4ke.html</ref>
In 2005, he played 25 games, scoring nine tries, and started at centre for Queensland in all three games of the [[2005 State of Origin series]]. On 2 October 2005, he started at centre in the Cowboys' [[2005 NRL Grand Final]] loss to the [[Wests Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/12/16/2005-grand-final-rewind-magical-wests-tigers-stun-north-queensland-cowboys/|title=2005 grand final rewind: Magical Tigers stun Cowboys|date=11 April 2020}}</ref> Following the season, he won the club's Players' Player award. In 2006, he played just 16 games, scoring three tries, in a season plagued by a neck injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bowman-may-retire-because-of-neck-injury-20060808-gdo4ke.html|title = Bowman may retire because of neck injury|date = 7 August 2006}}</ref>


On 3 June 2007, Bowman announced that he would retire at the end of the [[2007 NRL season]].<ref>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-06-04/bowman-set-to-announce-retirement-plans/58292</ref> On 30 August, the club announced that their Player of the Year award would be renamed the Paul Bowman Medal in his honour.<ref>https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bowmans-name-to-live-on-at-cowboys-20070830-gdqzjv.html</ref> In Round 25, he became the first player to play 200 games for the Cowboys in their 38–32 win over the [[Canterbury Bulldogs]].<ref>https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/original-cowboy-rides-off/story-e6frep5x-1111114250986?sv=cc5fd8858a49cc215a28d14863f6b95</ref>
On 3 June 2007, Bowman announced that he would retire at the end of the [[2007 NRL season]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-06-04/bowman-set-to-announce-retirement-plans/58292|title=Bowman set to announce retirement plans|newspaper=ABC News|date=4 June 2007}}</ref> On 30 August, the club announced that their Player of the Year award would be renamed the Paul Bowman Medal in his honour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bowmans-name-to-live-on-at-cowboys-20070830-gdqzjv.html|title = Bowman's name to live on at Cowboys|date = 29 August 2007}}</ref> In Round 25, he became the first player to play 200 games for the Cowboys in their 38–32 win over the [[Canterbury Bulldogs]].<ref>[https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/original-cowboy-rides-off/story-e6frep5x-1111114250986?sv=cc5fd8858a49cc215a28d14863f6b95 Original Cowboy Rides Off] ''The Courier Mail'' {{dead link|date=May 2023}}</ref>


He played his final home game for the club in a 49–12 semi final win over the [[New Zealand Warriors|Warriors]], kicking the first goal of his career.<ref>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-16/cowboys-maul-warriors/672096</ref> He ended his first grade career as the last Cowboys foundation player to retire, playing 203 games for the club over 13 seasons.
He played his final home game for the club in a 49–12 semi final win over the [[New Zealand Warriors|Warriors]], kicking the first goal of his career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-16/cowboys-maul-warriors/672096|title = Cowboys maul Warriors|newspaper = ABC News|date = 16 September 2007}}</ref> He ended his first grade career as the last Cowboys foundation player to retire, playing 203 games for the club over 13 seasons.


==Achievements and accolades==
==Achievements and accolades==
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==Post-playing career==
==Post-playing career==
In 2008, Bowman began a part-time assistant coaching role with the Cowboys [[NRL Under-20s|under-20]] side. Later that season, he became a full-time assistant coach with the club's NRL squad, signing until the end of the 2010 season.<ref>https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboy-bowman-tackles-new-role/news-story/ac817332feeb9978ace8973887a7a5de</ref> In 2011, he became the club's High Performance Manager, a role he held until the end of the 2018 season.<ref>https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/north-queensland-cowboys-under-new-sports-science-fitness-program-introduced-by-paul-bowman/news-story/548ef6ef19140c665c6cb09195e29f34?sv=d7c1e40f8a658a6cd85ee4263a644081</ref>
In 2008, Bowman began a part-time assistant coaching role with the Cowboys [[NRL Under-20s|under-20]] side. Later that season, he became a full-time assistant coach with the club's NRL squad, signing until the end of the 2010 season.<ref>[https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboy-bowman-tackles-new-role/news-story/ac817332feeb9978ace8973887a7a5de The Courier Mail] {{dead link|date=May 2023}}</ref> In 2011, he became the club's High Performance Manager, a role he held until the end of the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/north-queensland-cowboys-under-new-sports-science-fitness-program-introduced-by-paul-bowman/news-story/548ef6ef19140c665c6cb09195e29f34?sv=d7c1e40f8a658a6cd85ee4263a644081|title = North Queensland Cowboys under new sports science fitness program introduced by Paul Bowman|date = March 2011}}</ref>


On 17 May 2015, Bowman was named at centre in the Cowboys 20-year team and, alongside [[Matt Sing]], was an inaugural inductee into the Cowboys' Hall of Fame.<ref>https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/05/17/our-first-hall-of-fame-inductees/</ref><ref>https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/05/17/introducing-your-20-year-team/</ref>
On 17 May 2015, Bowman was named at centre in the Cowboys 20-year team and, alongside [[Matt Sing]], was an inaugural inductee into the Cowboys' Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/05/17/our-first-hall-of-fame-inductees/|title = Our first Hall of Fame inductees!|date = 17 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/05/17/introducing-your-20-year-team/|title = Introducing your 20-year team!|date = 17 May 2015}}</ref>


On 9 October 2018, he was named the Cowboys' Head of Sports Science.<ref>https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2018/10/09/cowboys-appoint-new-head-of-performance/</ref> On 30 October 2020, he became the club's Head of Performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2020/10/30/cowboys-finalise-2021-coaching-staff1/|title=Cowboys finalise 2021 coaching staff|date=30 October 2020|website=NQ Cowboys}}</ref>
On 9 October 2018, he was named the Cowboys' Head of Sports Science.<ref name="auto"/> On 30 October 2020, he became the club's Head of Performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2020/10/30/cowboys-finalise-2021-coaching-staff1/|title=Cowboys finalise 2021 coaching staff|date=30 October 2020|website=NQ Cowboys}}</ref>


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927213857/http://www.cowboys.com.au/players.php?comp=NRL%202007&id=6 Paul Bowman Cowboy's player profile]


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Paul Bowman
Bowman in 2007
Personal information
Full namePaul Jenkins Bowman
Born (1976-01-24) 24 January 1976 (age 48)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb; 216 lb)
PositionCentre, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–07 North Queensland 203 62 1 0 250
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000–05 Queensland 12 2 0 0 8
Source: [1][2]

Paul Bowman (born 24 January 1976) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A Queensland State of Origin representative centre, he played his entire club career for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL), whom he also captained.

Throughout his 13-year career, he was considered one of the best defensive centres in the NRL.[3] He is currently the Head of Performance at the Cowboys.[4]

Background

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Born in Newcastle, New South Wales while his father worked as a veterinarian in the city, Bowman and his family moved to Proserpine, Queensland when he was one.[5] He played his junior rugby league for the Proserpine Brahmans and later attended St. Brendan's College, Yeppoon.[6][7]

Playing career

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In 1994, Bowman signed with the newly established North Queensland Cowboys after being spotted by head coach Grant Bell playing for Proserpine.[8] In Round 16 of the 1995 ARL season, he made his first grade debut for the Cowboys, starting at centre in their 16–30 loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He scored his first try for the club three weeks later in a 6–22 loss to the South Queensland Crushers. He finished his rookie season with one try in seven games. Bowman played just six games in 1996, starting each at centre and scoring two tries.

In 1997, he played 10 games and scored two tries and in 1998, played just the first six games before missing the rest of the season through injury. In 1999, Bowman played 16 games for the club, the majority of those at lock, and was named the club's Player of the Year.[citation needed]

In 2000, Bowman had a breakout season in which he started 20 games at centre, scoring eight tries, and was named the Cowboys' Player of the Year, an award he shared with Julian O'Neill.[9] In May, he made his State of Origin debut for Queensland, becoming the club's second Queensland representative and their first homegrown Queensland player.

In 2001, he became the captain of the Cowboys, a role he would hold until 2004. He played 25 games that season, scoring 12 tries, and once again represented Queensland. In Game 3 of the 2001 State of Origin series, he scored two tries in Queensland's series-deciding win over New South Wales. In 2002, Bowman missed the start of the season through injury, returning in Round 10 to play 14 games and score 10 tries. In Round 21, he played his 100th game for the club, becoming the second player to do so.[10]

In 2003, he played 16 games, scoring three tries. In Game 1 of the 2003 State of Origin series, one minute after coming off the bench, he suffered medial ligament and cartilage damage to his left knee in a tackle that would see him sidelined for four weeks. Remarkably, despite being unable to walk, he stayed on the field and managed to make several tackles before getting a chance to be taken off.[citation needed]

In 2004, Bowman began the season as the Cowboys' captain before being replaced by new recruit Travis Norton in Round 7. He played 21 games that season and played in the finals for the first time as the Cowboys finished 7th on the ladder, their highest ever finish at the time.[11] He started two games at centre for Queensland in the 2004 State of Origin series.

In 2005, he played 25 games, scoring nine tries, and started at centre for Queensland in all three games of the 2005 State of Origin series. On 2 October 2005, he started at centre in the Cowboys' 2005 NRL Grand Final loss to the Wests Tigers.[12] Following the season, he won the club's Players' Player award. In 2006, he played just 16 games, scoring three tries, in a season plagued by a neck injury.[13]

On 3 June 2007, Bowman announced that he would retire at the end of the 2007 NRL season.[14] On 30 August, the club announced that their Player of the Year award would be renamed the Paul Bowman Medal in his honour.[15] In Round 25, he became the first player to play 200 games for the Cowboys in their 38–32 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs.[16]

He played his final home game for the club in a 49–12 semi final win over the Warriors, kicking the first goal of his career.[17] He ended his first grade career as the last Cowboys foundation player to retire, playing 203 games for the club over 13 seasons.

Achievements and accolades

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Individual

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Statistics

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NRL

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Statistics are correct to the end of the 2007 season[18]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
1995 North Queensland 7 1 0 — 0 4
1996 North Queensland 6 2 0 — 0 8
1997 North Queensland 10 2 0 — 0 8
1998 North Queensland 6 1 0 — 0 4
1999 North Queensland 16 2 0 — 0 8
2000 North Queensland 20 8 0 — 0 32
2001 North Queensland 25 12 0 — 0 48
2002 North Queensland 14 10 0 — 0 40
2003 North Queensland 16 3 0 — 0 12
2004 North Queensland 21 4 0 — 0 16
2005 North Queensland 25 9 0 — 0 36
2006 North Queensland 16 3 0 — 0 12
2007 North Queensland 21 5 1 100% 0 22
Career totals 203 62 1 100% 0 250

State of Origin

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† Denotes seasons in which Bowman won a State of Origin Series
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2000 Queensland 3 0 0 — 0 0
2001† Queensland 3 2 0 — 0 8
2003 Queensland 1 0 0 — 0 0
2004 Queensland 2 0 0 — 0 0
2005 Queensland 3 0 0 — 0 0
Career totals 12 2 0 — 0 8

Post-playing career

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In 2008, Bowman began a part-time assistant coaching role with the Cowboys under-20 side. Later that season, he became a full-time assistant coach with the club's NRL squad, signing until the end of the 2010 season.[19] In 2011, he became the club's High Performance Manager, a role he held until the end of the 2018 season.[20]

On 17 May 2015, Bowman was named at centre in the Cowboys 20-year team and, alongside Matt Sing, was an inaugural inductee into the Cowboys' Hall of Fame.[21][22]

On 9 October 2018, he was named the Cowboys' Head of Sports Science.[4] On 30 October 2020, he became the club's Head of Performance.[23]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ "Paul Bowman - Playing Career - Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Player Profile". yesterdayshero.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
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