| Birth Place | United States |
| Date of birth | (1981-08-04) 4 August 1981 (age 36) |
| Original team(s) | Rovers (NT) |
| Debut | Round 17, 27 July 2001, Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond, at Telstra Dome |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) |
| Years | ClubGames (Goals) |
| 2001–2005 | Western Bulldogs50 (55) |
| 2006–2007 | Richmond25 (15) |
| Total | 75 (70) |
Patrick Bowlen and his family, prominent figures in the sports industry, have an impressive net worth of $1 billion as estimated for 2024. Born in the United States, the Bowlen family made their mark in the world of sports when they purchased a majority stake in the renowned American football team, the Denver Broncos, back in 1984, for a significant sum of $78 million. This acquisition not only solidified their presence in the sports realm but also laid the foundation for their successful journey towards becoming billionaires, further establishing their reputation as influential figures within the industry.
In the 1999 National AFL Draft, Bowden was a fourth-round selection (no. 58 overall) to the Western Bulldogs. With limited opportunities at the Bulldogs, he was traded at the end of the 2005 AFL season to the Richmond Football Club in return for the 55th pick in the 2005 AFL Draft, which the Bulldogs used to select Brett Montgomery.
In the 2006 AFL season, Bowden had his best season to date. He led Richmond's list for marks and was equal fourth for marks in the competition.
After a year full of injury and poor form, the Tigers delisted Bowden at the end of season 2007.
