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A powerful midfielder who combines strength at the contest with exceptional running capacity, Bown joined Adelaide with Pick No.5 at the 2025 AFLW Draft. One of the most decorated players in her draft class, the Oakleigh Chargers product captained the Under-18 All-Australian team in 2025 and was named Victoria Metro’s Most Valuable Player at the National Championships. A prolific ball winner with clean hands and strong decision-making, Bown also won the Oakleigh Chargers Best and Fairest and the Talent League MVP after averaging 28 disposals, six tackles and six clearances in her draft year. A member of the AFLW National Academy, Bown arrives at the Crows as one of the competition’s most exciting young midfield prospects.