The rangy defender got his break in 2024, earning his AFL debut in the club’s Opening Round clash with Sydney. Howes managed 16 games for the season after plying his trade in the VFL in his first two years at the club. The 191cm Howes showed versatility to play against a range of opponents, while averaging 4.5 marks and 12.7 disposals per game. A 22-disposal, 10-mark outing against the Suns in Round 24 highlighted Howes’ potential as an intercepting rebounder.
