Joshua Cowan (born 16 March 1991) is a former professional

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er who played for the

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in the

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(AFL). A versatile player, he is able to play in the midfield as well as on the

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Schooling life

Cowan's school life began at Daylesford Primary School where he established himself as an avid sportsman, during this time he joined

Daylesford Football Club Daylesford Football Netball Club, nicknamed the Bulldogs, is an Australian rules football and netball club based in the Victorian town of Daylesford. The club plays in the Central Highlands Football League. The team was formerly known as the Da ...

. He moved on to

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where he continued to excel at sports. At the beginning of year 11 Josh moved from

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a catholic school in

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. it was here that he joined the 1st XVIII, a highly successful team that lost in the grand final of the herald sun shield. Whilst at

St Patrick's College, Ballarat , motto_translation = To Do and To Teach , city = Ballarat , state = Victoria , country = Australia , coordinates = , type = Independent second ...

Josh was recruited by

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club the

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Early life

Cowan grew up in and played his junior football for

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. Cowan represented Victoria Country at the

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in 2009, and averaged 20 disposals in the TAC Cup in 2009. He is known as being a smart midfielder with great ball-winning ability, composure, decision-making skills and effective disposal and is strong overhead for his size.

AFL career

Cowan was drafted by the

with their fifth selection, and was the fifty-sixth overall draft pick in the 2009 AFL draft. Cowan made his debut in round 10 of the 2011 season against

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coming on in the third quarter as a substitute and finishing with 9 possessions, 5 marks, 2 tackles and a goal.

Statistics

: ''Statistics are correct to end of 2011 season. Averages are in brackets.''

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cowan, Joshua Living people 1991 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Geelong Football Club players Greater Western Victoria Rebels players People from Daylesford, Victoria