1989 headline ” Owens thrives in comeback”. A strong marking performance in the Claremont backline last week capped a remarkable comeback for defender Peter Owens.

Pitted against the taller South Fremantle opponents Craig Edwards, Dean Jackson and ruck-man Dean Nalder, the 190cm tall Owens took 14 marks  and had 25 possessions – 11 kicks and 14 effective handballs to be the Tigers best player.