1. His great uncle, Bill Bowes, was an international English cricketer who famously bowled Don Bradman on the first ball in the 1932–33 Ashes series.

  2. Had a career high 34 disposals, 13 rebound 50s and 673 metres gained against Carlton in Round 4, 2021.

  3. His favourite football commentator is Cats great Jimmy Bartel.

  4. On 15 April 2019 Bowes famously kicked a goal in the final seconds of a match to snatch the lead from Carlton and ensure victory for the Suns. Carlton at that time had traded away their first round pick to the Adelaide Crows and the loss cemented them as likely favourites for the wooden spoon. Adelaide Crows fans thereafter celebrated Bowes for his effort.

  5. His favourite food, according to a 2017 player profile, is frozen mango.