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From AFL to College: Billy Gowers' Football Journey

8/13/2025

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Billy Gowers, 29, shifts from the Australian Football League to college football as a freshman punter at the University of Hawai'i.
His football journey started at age four, inspired by family connections in the AFL.
Drafted at 18, Gowers faced challenges during a brief stint with Carlton and Western Bulldogs.
He later excelled in lower leagues, achieving notable success with Port Melbourne in 2024.

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Story summary

Billy Gowers, 29, shifts from the Australian Football League to college football as a freshman punter at the University of Hawai'i.
His football journey started at age four, inspired by family connections in the AFL.
Drafted at 18, Gowers faced challenges during a brief stint with Carlton and Western Bulldogs.
He later excelled in lower leagues, achieving notable success with Port Melbourne in 2024.