In a season marked by uncertainty, Baynen Lowe has been one constant for the Tasmania Devils this season. After spending last season developing his skills in the TSL, the Devonport product has been one of the breakout stars in a strong NAB League season for the Devils. In seven games at the top level he has averaged 25 disposals, 5 marks and 4.3 tackles, announcing himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
He has stepped up in plenty of important games too, with 33 disposals, six marks and nine tackles in a win over the Dandenong Stingrays and 29 disposals in a one-point nail-biter against the Murray Bushrangers. He was one of the standouts again in last week’s Devils intra-program showcase, collecting 21 disposals and kicking a fantastic goal from the boundary line.
With pace to burn and a clean set of hands, Lowe is always a threat around the stoppages. Equally impressive, though, is his ability forward of centre. He will regularly be the one to drive the ball inside the attacking 50, and he is a capable goalkicker that is always a threat to hit the scoreboard.
As the Devils prepare to push on towards the NAB League finals, it’s time to learn a little more about their midfield superstar…
20 Questions with Baynen Lowe
1. What is your nickname?
Lowey
2. What position do you play?
Midfield/Forward
3. When did you start playing?
Under-12
4. Who is your local club?
Devonport
5. Do you play any other sports?
Touch football
6. What is your favourite ground?
Devonport Oval
7. Best football memory?
Devonport senior debut
8. What is the best thing about being involved with the Devils program?
Training with the best
9. What AFL team do you follow?
Carlton
10. Who is your favourite AFL player?
Sam Walsh
11. If you were in the Olympics, what would it be for?
3×3 basketball
12. Mark of the year or goal of the year?
Goal of the year
13. Funniest teammate?
Blade Sulzberger
14. City or country?
City
15. Summer or Winter?
Summer
16. Pineapple on pizza?
Big yes
17. Sauce in the fridge or pantry?
Pantry
18. Cats or dogs?
Dogs
19. Best piece of advice you have received?
Train the way you play
20. What do you consider to be overrated?
2km time trial