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

[Event Horizon]

Bushfire match conspiracy confirmed.

Hope you're right

 

[B4Bear]

Ziebell is underdone. Hosie hasn’t played a game.

None average as many goals a game as wood. Plus wood isn’t a defender.

Hasn't shown himself to be much of a forward either.

 

[worbod]

Hello all. Can any of you North supporters tell me whether Ben Brown ever played a season of first grade cricket in Hobart? On the Cricket Tasmania Premier League website there is a Ben Brown listed as having played a season of senior cricket for New Town in 2008-09. He would have been 16 years old back then.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

Any update on Brown's scans result?

I believe it’s a boy.

In all seriouslyness I hope it is the bushfire avoider and round 1 is the aim.

 

[Horizons_00]

I am just speculating but when Goldy spoke about Browns calf he didn't sound too confident

 

[RobZombie]

Hello all. Can any of you North supporters tell me whether Ben Brown ever played a season of first grade cricket in Hobart? On the Cricket Tasmania Premier League website there is a Ben Brown listed as having played a season of senior cricket for New Town in 2008-09. He would have been 16 years old back then.

Doubtful. He’s from Devonport and the only time he was based in Hobart was a year after he was overlooked in one of the drafts and played for Glenorchy before moving up to Werribee.

 

[Event Horizon]

I believe it’s a boy.

In all seriouslyness I hope it is the bushfire avoider and round 1 is the aim.

Strange if that's the case. To avoid the state game means to also avoid the practice match, which isn't greatest of build ups? Unless we just want him to start match practice 2-3 weeks later.

But if that's the case, it's strange that we are ok for 3 older blokes playing in the state match

 

[King Corey]

Strange if that's the case. To avoid the state game means to also avoid the practice match, which isn't greatest of build ups? Unless we just want him to start match practice 2-3 weeks later.

But if that's the case, it's strange that we are ok for 3 older blokes playing in the state match

What if........

..........Ben Brown's calf niggle is actually a calf niggle and he's not exaggerating it just to miss a fundraising match?

 

[ferball]

What if........

..........Ben Brown's calf niggle is actually a calf niggle and he's not exaggerating it just to miss a fundraising match?

That's unpossible.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

What if........

..........Ben Brown's calf niggle is actually a calf niggle and he's not exaggerating it just to miss a fundraising match?

I don’t want to go all sliding doors here KC.... however,

If uninformed opinions are removed from BF, I would have nothing to give.

 

[Kimbo]

I don’t want to go all Damian Barrett version of sliding doors here KC.... however,

If uninformed opinions are removed from BF, THEN I would have nothing to give.

EFA

 

[Firestarter]

Hasn't stopped me from wasting everyone's time.

 

[Caracas]

Strange if that's the case. To avoid the state game means to also avoid the practice match, which isn't greatest of build ups? Unless we just want him to start match practice 2-3 weeks later.

But if that's the case, it's strange that we are ok for 3 older blokes playing in the state match

I reckon BBB is the last player on planet earth who would choose (or allow others to choose on his behalf) to feign injury to avoid participating in a Bushfire benefit - if he was selected. He’s obviously, got a calf issue. Hopefully, it’s not serious.


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[ferball]

I reckon BBB is the last player on planet earth who would choose (or allow others to choose on his behalf) to feign injury to avoid participating in a Bushfire benefit - if he was selected. He’s obviously, got a calf issue. Hopefully, it’s not serious.


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It's a ludicrous idea isn't it.

 

[Horizons_00]

He is absolutely crucial for us

A huge loss if we cant get him right for Round 1. Even though Shaw conference was a bit misleading, said he trained well during the week. Still, don't want to take a risk!

 

[giantroo]

Contract talks have started

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North Melbourne has started contract talks with Ben Brown for a fresh deal that is likely to make the full-forward the club’s highest paid player and a Kangaroo for life.
Football boss Brady Rawlings and Brown’s manager, Adam Ramanauskas from TLA, confirmed to the Herald Sun that “positive discussions” were underway.

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North wants to lock in its spearhead on a long-term deal. Picture: Mark Stewart
Almost half of North’s list falls out of contract in 2020 and re-signing Brown shapes as the club’s No.1 priority.

“Ben’s out of contract and we’re negotiating at the moment,” Rawlings said.

“Obviously he’s a really important player for us, not just with his output on the ground. We’d like to get something done as soon as possible.

“Not many players leave this footy club and hopefully it stays that way.”

Securing Brown’s signature early shapes as a big win for the Roos.

Brown is expected to command a price tag in the vicinity of $700,000-800,000 per season. While recruit Jared Polec topped the wage list at Arden St last year, the former Port Adelaide wingman crossed on a five-year deal that was heavily front-ended.



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Brown, 27, is expected to recommit for another two or three seasons. A three-year deal would see the Tasmanian turn 31 shortly after that contract expires.

The curly-haired Brown is one of the most popular Roos. Picture: AAP
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Brown has booted 188 goals across the past three seasons, which is 21 more than any other player.

But the running machine has proven remarkably durable since he was drafted out of VFL club Werribee at pick No.47 in 2013.

The 200cm spearhead with the monster set-shot run-up has played 22 AFL games in each of the past five seasons.

Brown has also booted more than 60 goals every year since 2016. He has been unfortunate not to pick up a Coleman Medal or All-Australian guernsey so far.

Brown finished three goals behind Coleman winner Jeremy Cameron (GWS) last year, four goals behind Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) in 2018 and six goals behind Lance Franklin (Sydney) in 2017.

Cameron booted nine majors against wooden-spooner Gold Coast in Round 23 last year to pip the Kangaroo.

 

[Dan]

^If anyone objects to this union speak now or forever hold their peace^

 

[deano28]

North Melbourne has started contract talks with Ben Brown for a fresh deal that is likely to make the full-forward the club’s highest paid player and a Kangaroo for life.
Football boss Brady Rawlings and Brown’s manager, Adam Ramanauskas from TLA, confirmed to the Herald Sun that “positive discussions” were underway.

Watch LIVE coverage of the 2020 AFL State of Origin bushfire relief match with KAYO. New to Kayo? Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >

North wants to lock in its spearhead on a long-term deal. Picture: Mark Stewart
Almost half of North’s list falls out of contract in 2020 and re-signing Brown shapes as the club’s No.1 priority.

“Ben’s out of contract and we’re negotiating at the moment,” Rawlings said.

“Obviously he’s a really important player for us, not just with his output on the ground. We’d like to get something done as soon as possible.

“Not many players leave this footy club and hopefully it stays that way.”

Securing Brown’s signature early shapes as a big win for the Roos.

Brown is expected to command a price tag in the vicinity of $700,000-800,000 per season. While recruit Jared Polec topped the wage list at Arden St last year, the former Port Adelaide wingman crossed on a five-year deal that was heavily front-ended.



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Brown, 27, is expected to recommit for another two or three seasons. A three-year deal would see the Tasmanian turn 31 shortly after that contract expires.

The curly-haired Brown is one of the most popular Roos. Picture: AAP
MORE AFL:

Roos in awe of Daw’s brave comeback

Roos stars battle to get to Round 1

Brown has booted 188 goals across the past three seasons, which is 21 more than any other player.

But the running machine has proven remarkably durable since he was drafted out of VFL club Werribee at pick No.47 in 2013.

The 200cm spearhead with the monster set-shot run-up has played 22 AFL games in each of the past five seasons.

Brown has also booted more than 60 goals every year since 2016. He has been unfortunate not to pick up a Coleman Medal or All-Australian guernsey so far.

Brown finished three goals behind Coleman winner Jeremy Cameron (GWS) last year, four goals behind Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) in 2018 and six goals behind Lance Franklin (Sydney) in 2017.

Cameron booted nine majors against wooden-spooner Gold Coast in Round 23 last year to pip the Kangaroo.

But, but , but Kane Cornes keeps telling us that Polec is on insane money & some moron reported last week he was part of the 1 million dollar per year club ... Brown signs a new deal at 700-800k to become our highest paid player .

 

[Asifhe Givashe]

Kayne Cornes was right, Polec was getting paid a fortune for one year in a heavily front-ended 5-year contract.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Kayne Cornes was right, Polec was getting paid a fortune for one year in a heavily front-ended 5-year contract.

Didnt Cornes claim he was on 900K?

 

[Asifhe Givashe]

Didnt Cornes claim he was on 900K?

Yeah, and he was. For one year.

Then something like $700k a year, which is good value imo

 

[Billy Not Really]

Yeah, and he was. For one year.

Then something like $700k a year, which is good value imo

Seems pretty adequate to me, I have no idea why other club supporters and the media, particularly Cornes keeps harping on about it. He's easily in the top 3-5 of players in his position in the league.

 

[King Corey]

Fingers crossed it gets done as forecast.

#1 player on the list imo.

 

[disco_cowboy]

Seems pretty adequate to me, I have no idea why other club supporters and the media, particularly Cornes keeps harping on about it. He's easily in the top 3-5 of players in his position in the league.

Cause he was a PA player.