#40 Chris "The Bear" Bryan

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Chris Bryan​

Fast Facts​

Jumper No: 40
Height: 197cm
Weight: 100kg
DOB: 6 March 1982
Recruited From: Keysborough/Sandringham U18/Sandringham/Frankston(VFL) / Carlton
Career Matches: 28
Career Goals: 15 (career matches/goals at the end of the 2007 season)​

2007 Home & Away Totals ​

Matches: 10
Goals: 5
Marks: 33
Disposals: 79
Kicks: 61​

HISTORY
Chris was orginally drafted by Carlton with the number 73 draft pick of the 2004 draft after playing the year as a CHB and ruckmen for the VFL side Frankston.

Debuted in Carlton colours against sydney in round 11, 2005. Having a stunning game and gaining many plaudits for his hard at the man and ball attitude and raking left foot kick, that debut set him up to become one of carltons best in a dismal 2005 season eventualy taking over number 1 rucking duties from French.

Bryan struggled for game time in th 2006 season due to injuries and club issues and such nominated for the Pre season draft at the end of the 2006 season, after knocking back a one year contract from the blues, feeling he deserved more security than one year.

Chris became a magpie after being pick up at draft pick 8 of the pre season draft. Bryan missed much of pre season due to off season knee surgery which set him back during the start of the year.

He played his first game in magpie colours at the annual MCG blockbuster, ANZAC day clash against essendon (round 5), by the end of the match many of the magpie faithful belived we had finally found the hard bodied ruckman much needed for many years. He played his best match in magpie colours against Adelaide in round 6 taking 9 marks, having 15 disposals and kicking 3.2 and helped collingwood to a stunning away win.

Chris' form dropped during the season, but he was back in the side to play 6 of the final 7 rounds, teaming with Guy Richards to take on many a vaunted ruck combination and performed admirably with Jeff White, Peter Everitt and Darren Jolly some of the scalps collected. Chris also played two finals firstly coming in as a late inclusion against West coast after Fraser pulled out, and played fanatstically given he was only given notice that he was playing early that morning, proving to be one of the major differnces with his attack on the ball and the man in extra time, culminating in him kicking truly which gave us an 8 point lead in the first period of extra time. Chris was also recalled for the geelong preliminary final was again after fraser pulled out performing admirably. To round up a good season for the big man.

 

[luvlicca]

Looking forward to reading more about Bear Optimax!! I really like him!! I think he will get so much better in the new season

 

[Optimax]

im really enjoy watching him playa nd with a full pre season this year, his first legitimate one anyway (carlton couldn't train themselves out of a bag) he should be primed or a good season.

 

[Snag Breac]

He's a manly looking lad. Look forward to seeing him play.

 

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PHOTOS of the Bear in Action

 

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Preseason watch

The bear is looking fitter than ever and seems to be relishing being fully fit for a pre season from distance his ruckwork seems fine and still seems the most physical of the three ruckman. Sounding like a big year for the bear

 

[luvlicca]

Good to hear Opti!! I think after having a season with the Pies, he is going to really flourish next season!!!

 

[bradrowe#32]

Not a massive fan of him, but I like his aggression. Probably 3rd choice ruckman, but needs to keep competing and put pressure on Fraser and Wood. Needs a really big 2008.

 

[Optimax]

Not a massive fan of him, but I like his aggression. Probably 3rd choice ruckman, but needs to keep competing and put pressure on Fraser and Wood. Needs a really big 2008.

he i slooking trimmer and fitter already so he seems set for a big 08 he knows what he has to do and no one thought he would play finals let alone make an impact in thema nd he did so i like his chances

 

[bradrowe#32]

he i slooking trimmer and fitter already so he seems set for a big 08 he knows what he has to do and no one thought he would play finals let alone make an impact in thema nd he did so i like his chances

Yeah fair call. For some reason I thought he'd play at CHB swapping ruck this year. If he gets fully fit he could be a very useful player for us.

 

[MagpieGirl_13]

A quote from Strauchanie's book 'Bryan Strauchan: My Story' about Bryan.

"40. Chris Bryan - Big bloke from Carlton who I politely asked to change his surname because there is only one Bryan at Collingwood and his surname is Strauchan. He moon-slapped my forehead and walked away. Hanen't spoken since."

 

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A quote from Strauchanie's book 'Bryan Strauchan: My Story' about Bryan.

"40. Chris Bryan - Big bloke from Carlton who I politely asked to change his surname because there is only one Bryan at Collingwood and his surname is Strauchan. He moon-slapped my forehead and walked away. Hanen't spoken since."

Thats the bear moon slapping his way to first 22 status

 

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Chris Bryan "Truths"

Chris Bryan is ten feet tall, weighs two-tons, breathes fire, and could eat a hammer and take a shotgun blast standing

Contrary to popular belief, Chris Bryan, not the box jellyfish of northern Australia, is the most venomous creature on earth. Within 3 minutes of being bitten, a human being experiences the following symptoms: fever, blurred vision, beard rash, tightness of the jeans, and the feeling of being repeatedly kicked through a car windshield.


Most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Chris Bryan has 72... and they're all poisonous.

When Chris Bryan sends in his taxes, he sends blank forms and includes only a picture of himself, crouched and ready to attack. Chris Bryan has not had to pay taxes, ever.

Chris Bryan invented Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous secret recipe, with eleven herbs and spices. But nobody ever mentions the twelfth ingredient: Fear.

Chris Bryan can win a game of Connect Four in only three moves.

There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chris Bryan allows to live.

Chris Bryan is the only man to ever defeat a brick wall in a game of tennis.

If you spell Chris Bryan in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

The opening scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is loosely based on games of dodgeball Chris Bryan played in second grade.

Chris Bryan is not hung like a horse... horses are hung like Chris Bryan.

There are no steroids in baseball. Just players Chris Bryan has breathed on.

Chris Bryan can hit you so hard that he can actually alter your DNA. Decades from now your descendants will occasionally clutch their heads and yell "What The Hell was That?" Dean Cox would know after that final

When Chris Bryan does Push ups he doesnt push up he pushes the earth down

Chris Bryan doesnt read, he stares it down untill he get the information he wants

When Chris Bryan Breaks wind, it stays broken
All of these ive been to lead to believe are true lol

 

[Optimax]

From looking at snags pictures Bear has a grown a fair goatee and is looking impressivly fit.

Full article soon bearites i will hopefully be at traiuning next wednesday when i finally get a day off

 

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[Snag Breac]

Chris Bryan "Truths"

Chris Bryan is ten feet tall, weighs two-tons, breathes fire, and could eat a hammer and take a shotgun blast standing

Contrary to popular belief, Chris Bryan, not the box jellyfish of northern Australia, is the most venomous creature on earth. Within 3 minutes of being bitten, a human being experiences the following symptoms: fever, blurred vision, beard rash, tightness of the jeans, and the feeling of being repeatedly kicked through a car windshield.


Most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Chris Bryan has 72... and they're all poisonous.

When Chris Bryan sends in his taxes, he sends blank forms and includes only a picture of himself, crouched and ready to attack. Chris Bryan has not had to pay taxes, ever.

Chris Bryan invented Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous secret recipe, with eleven herbs and spices. But nobody ever mentions the twelfth ingredient: Fear.

Chris Bryan can win a game of Connect Four in only three moves.

There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chris Bryan allows to live.

Chris Bryan is the only man to ever defeat a brick wall in a game of tennis.

If you spell Chris Bryan in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

The opening scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is loosely based on games of dodgeball Chris Bryan played in second grade.

Chris Bryan is not hung like a horse... horses are hung like Chris Bryan.

There are no steroids in baseball. Just players Chris Bryan has breathed on.

Chris Bryan can hit you so hard that he can actually alter your DNA. Decades from now your descendants will occasionally clutch their heads and yell "What The Hell was That?" Dean Cox would know after that final

When Chris Bryan does Push ups he doesnt push up he pushes the earth down

Chris Bryan doesnt read, he stares it down untill he get the information he wants

When Chris Bryan Breaks wind, it stays broken
All of these ive been to lead to believe are true lol

I see we've got another footy fabulist among my fellow buddies. EXCELLENT!

 

[Snag Breac]

Not sure if I posted this one in another thread. He does look distinguished with the beard.

 

[Optimax]

I see we've got another footy fabulist among my fellow buddies. EXCELLENT!

yes snag us Bearites are few and far between it seems but we know the truth of the bear and now i decieded tp share it with the world lol.

 

[Snag Breac]

yes snag us Bearites are few and far between it seems but we know the truth of the bear and now i decieded tp share it with the world lol.

No doubt the Clan of the Club-Bear will increase in number and enthusiasm as the year advances and he proves his worth.

 

[Mansons Haircut]

Clan of the Cave Bear? Been rereading a few Jean Auel novels Snag? Do you see him as your Jondalar? Back on track he was originally highly rated by many when he debuted at Carlton and a lot of criticism has centred around workrate & fitness (i know many also think he's just too short for ruck but plenty of ruckman his hight have made it although most had a better leap - ) this is something he can control & seems to have done that this preseason. Still not 100% sold on him but he has talent & is putting the work in so i'm behind him. Go the Bear.

 

[Skade]

Not sure if I posted this one in another thread. He does look distinguished with the beard.

Whos the blonde guy to his left

 

[MagpieGirl_13]

Whos the blonde guy to his left

Ummm..... I think his name is Thomas Young, one of our NSW scholarship players (not on our list yet)

 

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Ummm..... I think his name is Thomas Young, one of our NSW scholarship players (not on our list yet)

he is probably asking Chris how to win Connect four in only four moves, he doesnt remeber that only Chris Bryan (chuck norris and Barru dawson) have that ability.

ANother truthn to add Chris Bryan has counted to infinity................twice

 

[Mansons Haircut]

Ummm..... I think his name is Thomas Young, one of our NSW scholarship players (not on our list yet)

MG13 he's around your age & only a few hours drive away. I know some AFL people in Sydney if you want his number? Could he be the one or is the ginger hair not up to Daisy's standards?

 

[Optimax]

MG13 he's around your age & only a few hours drive away. I know some AFL people in Sydney if you want his number? Could he be the one or is the ginger hair not up to Daisy's standards?

blonde haired kid next to The bear in the pick, the ginger kid whil he has ginger hair he is in for a hard school life will be offset by the fact he plays for collingwood (and knows chris Bryan)