Past #50: Ben Brown - Traded to Melbourne with 2020 #28 + 2021 R4 for 2020 #26 #33 + 2021 R4(Bris) - 130 gms / 287 gls - thanks Ben

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

When he played in the foxtel cup over in WA on that day when the ground was nearly flooded and the guy was close to BOG for a ruckman in those conditions i knew he will be a player and was wrapped when we got him. I recall even telling a few guys on here at the time that we have a good one on our hands.

But how good did Ayden Kennedy look in this game?

Sideshow Ben is an important piece of the puzzle.

 

[GarnerSmash]

 

[Marksup]

Ben is good. Absolutely.

Absolutely has to stay in the side.

Absolutely, Absolutely, Absof******lutely

 

[jess_1804]

Ben is good. Absolutely.

Absolutely has to stay in the side.

Absolutely, Absolutely, Absof******lutely

So I take it I wasn't the only one that noticed that?

 

[Marksup]

So I take it I wasn't the only one that noticed that?

haha definitely not. I love it though, the bloke just oozes confidence and you can tell he just wants to get the best out of himself and the team!

 

[TwentyNine]

Absolute gun. How the hell we didn't play him in Round 1 I am really having no idea. Should never miss a game again unless it's forced.

 

[naturally north]

Absolute gun. How the hell we didn't play him in Round 1 I am really having no idea. Should never miss a game again unless it's forced.

I thought he missed a large chunk of the preseason? I gathered it was a match fitness based decision.

 

[Dirty_11]

I have no doubt this is the man we build our forward line around. Give him a few more years in the gym and some more games under the belt and he will just monster teams. Never to be dropped again even if he puts in a few stinkers. He is a natural competitor, strong hands, great set shot, doesn't go to ground easily and has football nous. Love him.

 

[numchuks]

Needs to work on his marking.

Can be bit clumsy at times marking the ball.

But his setshots are great. Probably best kick in our forward line behind Thomas.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

Needs to work on his marking.

Can be bit clumsy at times marking the ball.

But his setshots are great. Probably best kick in our forward line behind Thomas.

huh, that bloke with the yips :sternlook

 

[Harris 10]

In a dozen or so games of footy he has become our best tall forward and future of the club.

 

[Joshen]

My non-North friends absolutely love the bloke.

Is fast becoming one of my favourite players. The 1%ers for a big man are phenomenal.

 

[Contra Mundum]

Have never understood the obsession with height with regard to KPF's.

To me, if you can play the position, you're tall enough.

Royce Hart was 6 foot 2 - not tall enough for a mid fielder these days

 

[Jay-Z]

Absolutely love this bloke. Has already shown himself to be a very good player in only a dozen games

Can't wait to see what he can become

 

[Deadeyeroo]

Cemented himself in the team now. We just need to get the 3 talls working more cohesively on a more consistent basis.

 

[Saintly31]

Extremely likeable player and person.

Handles pressure so well also. Future gem hopefully (even though very handy already)

 

[Elite Master]

Even when he makes mistakes he quickly puts on 2nd and 3rd efforts to redeem himself. He is a great competitor.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Like Petrie, Im not sure he will ever be a truly dominant forward, but hsi repeats efforts are what will separate him. Aaron Black could learn from him.

 

[Epilegs]

I have seen this fella in a few games now. He has a look you can't forget...

Solid player you have there, I think!

 

[TwentyNine]

I thought he missed a large chunk of the preseason? I gathered it was a match fitness based decision.

He played fine in our NAB Challenge games, I think we thought it was going to go rainy at AO and he wouldn't be worth playing. It didn't.

 

[tazaa]

His 2nd efforts are what stands out. And hes quite nimble for a big one.
Im actually so assured of his hands they are the least of my concerns. Right behind his goal kicking.

 

[ansonholt]

He's a natural forward. Gets out on the lead very quickly and his opponents never seem to by able to go with him. Marks and marks well out in front to protect the ball even further. Then goes back and slots it nearly every time. Add to that his ground work and forward pressure, aand you have an impressive combination. And just quietly, how many times does he get in space on his own???? Seems to happen several times a game.

 

[amaz199]

Still get goosebumps from the Essendon game. Backing him to kick 5 against Geelong. Will be the difference in losing or winning next week.

 

[amaz199]

He's a natural forward. Gets out on the lead very quickly and his opponents never seem to by able to go with him. Marks and marks well out in front to protect the ball even further. Then goes back and slots it nearly every time. Add to that his ground work and forward pressure, aand you have an impressive combination. And just quietly, how many times does he get in space on his own???? Seems to happen several times a game.

Some defenders don't realise his athletic ability... he can sprint off his marker in a matter of seconds and mark it uncontested with ease. Defenders don't give him enough respect I suppose.

 

[Shermanator]

Petrie succession plan?

I know some aren't happy with this pick but I reckon he has some x factor about him.
Watching a few Foxtel cup games last year he stood out, has raw talent but I'm rapt he's a roo.

Welcome aboard young fella!

Oh I accidentally quoted myself... I really didn't mean that..

This kid's ceiling is boundless - could be a superstar!