Andrew Browne - Murray Bushrangers

[Vic Crow]

Thoughts and opinions on the loveable big fella from the Bushies.

I was mightily impressed by his game against the Jets a couple of weeks ago when he plucked down a remarkable eight contested marks. It was more than just a glimpse of what he was capable of IMO because he was playing with a lot more aggression and intent than I had seen from him before. It went a long way towards convincing me about this bloke.

Last year he was just a tap ruckman good for about 8-10 touches per game. In fact, a quick look at his 2007 stats shows that he only broke ten touches three times last year (17, 15, 10).

This year I've only seen one Murray game unfortunately, but as already mentioned, I was excited by his game that day. For his stats this season he hasn't yet had a game where he's got less than 10 touches.

Now I see his stats from this week and he's ripped down another five contested marks to go along nicely with a bag of five goals!

He's got a lovely, strong set of hands and seems to have improved his around the ground work immensely. At 202cm and 106kg he is a big unit. He looks to have grown quite well into his body over the off season. I'd love to hear other thoughts from TAC Cup watchers on Browne, especially those who have seen a bit more of the Bushies because I always liked him from last year.

[footyman]

Gotta start taking those marks for Vic Country I guess that is the frustrating thing.

[Vic Crow]

I haven't seen Vic Country in action yet. Had too much on when they played the curtain raiser at the MCG so I missed the game. Very curious to see how he goes at a higher level.

You're right in saying that it's one thing to pull down all these marks in the TAC Cup. Hopefully he can find that same form for Country.

[vinnie_vegas69]

I like him - I think his game (and size) is somewhat similar to Will Sullivan from last year, and I'd say he could potentially get drafted in the same range by a team looking for a big, burly ruck prospect. He's not the most mobile chap, but he does the things that you want out of a 106kg ruckman for the most part.

He pushed his way into the Bushies side last year despite McEvoy and Simpson ahead of him as 1st and 2nd round picks, respectively, so he's shown ability for a while. I think he's grown upwards and outwards in the last year, which has only helped his draft chances. There's only place for so many ruckman to get drafted in the National Draft, and I think at this stage he'd be just outside of those few that will be.

[TGR]

I just wish he'd impose himself on the contest more. Gets outbodied by smaller opponents far too often for my liking. Intensity ?

[abcde]

Have known him and watched him play since he was about 12 - 13. Absolute quality bloke. Rate him very highly. For me one of his best attributes is, for a big bloke, he is a actually a very smart player on the field which you dont get very often in players over 200 cm.

As has already been mentioned has a great set of hands and good skills for a big fella.

[Anti Gold Coast]

What's his pace like? Can he be used as a resting ruckman in the forward line?

[TGR]

What's his pace like? Can he be used as a resting ruckman in the forward line?

He moves OK. He's gone forward quite a few times this year and has kicked a few goals. He definately has something to work with and will benefit greatly in the AFL system with a good ruck coach to work on his bodywork.