Matt Bowen: NQ Cowboys Icon, Combination with Thurston, Golden Point Intercept Try & Super League vs NRL

We sit down with Matt Bowen aka “Mango”, the legendary fullback for the North Queensland Cowboys with one of the best career highlight reels of all time. Celebrated for an unbelievable career, Bowen shares his journey from making his NRL debut with the North Queensland Cowboys to forming an unforgettable combination with Johnathan Thurston. He reminisces about donning the Queensland Maroons jersey in State of Origin and his pride in representing the Australian Kangaroos.Matt opens up about the emotional challenges of leaving the Cowboys in 2013 and the subsequent heartbreak of losing consecutive Grand Finals in the Super League with Wigan Warriors. To wrap up, we put Matt's memory to the test with a fun and revealing quiz about his own playing career, bringing both nostalgia and new insights into his remarkable Rugby League career.Follow Matt Bowen: https://www.instagram.com/mattybow1/(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.Submit a CAST Call: https://www.speakpipe.com/CastCallsLeague Lids: https://leaguelids.com/castpatrolUse code CAST for 10% OFFThe CAST CLUB (... it's FREE): https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 00:40 Nickname01:50 Did You Always Want To Play NRL? 03:03 NRL Debut 04:36 Getting Called Up For Queensland 08:06 Who Surprised You In Origin Camp? 09:00 Cowboys Make History 10:56 What Was Your Greatest Attribute? 12:06 Kangaroos Selection 13:50 Johnathan Thurston Joins The Cowboys 14:50 Grand Final Week + Game 16:21 Combination With JT 17:33 Will JT Become A Future Immortal?17:59 Famous Origin Intercept Try 19:40 NRL Top Try Scorer 21:15 Handling The Pressure22:10 Fullback Evolution22:55 Queensland Fullback 2024 23:48 Leaving The Cowboys 25:55 Losing Back To Back Grand Finals 26:55 Super League Vs NRL 27:50 Auckland Nines 28:35 Who Do You Support Now? 29:00 Cowboys 2023 Season Review 30:35 Any Players You Love Watching Now? 31:38 What Are You Up To Now?33:17 Behind The Scenes 36:33 Matt Bowen Quiz39:24 Go To Maccas OrderWhat are you really gambling with?For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.