When life gives you lemons: Dow brothers back on the farmBy Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
4 April 2020WHEN Paddy Dow watched younger brother Thomson play for Richmond during the Marsh Community Series, he could see how quickly the 18-year-old had adapted to life in the AFL.
It was only in snippets, but Thomson, who was the Tigers' first pick at last year's NAB AFL Draft, didn't look out of place in the reigning premiers' line-up.
Tiger Thomson Dow in action during the pre-season. Picture: AFL Photos
Now, the Carlton midfielder is getting a first-hand look at his sibling's improvement as the pair train alongside each other while back at their family's fruit farm during the AFL's shutdown period.
The Dows have both brought gym equipment home from their respective clubs and set it up in their shed, and are using the local Swan Hill football oval in northwest Victoria for sessions.
"Most of our programs are pretty different, but usually after the running we have a kick. We're always running around the oval, but just not with each other," said Paddy, who is into his third year at the Blues.
"It's interesting all the little things he [Thomson] has picked up straight away, and just the professionalism of it all. He's much more aware of his body and what he can and can't do, it's interesting how quickly you can learn it all.
"Even watching him play in the Marsh Community Series games, it's the first time I'd seen him play at that level and he's definitely capable of playing at the higher level which is good to see."
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