Browne class act

[thylacine60]

Steven Browne = Andrew Mackay

Ooh, you're dealing with royalty there. The pieces are locking into place people.

 

[WeninRome]

Steven Browne = Andrew Mackay

although this is a massive comparision I think you may just be right.

 

[Blue Dimension]

Steven Browne = Andrew Mackay

Macca was such a gun . If Browney turns out to even be half as good as Macca then it'll be brilliant.

 

[The Coach]

Has absolutely NO right to show such composure. Love him.

Composure is the word

 

[THE AISSASSIN]

Its been ridiculous that WA midfielders are slipping through, and turning out to be good players ....palmer, priddis

So glad we took Browne......hard nut, tough kid, super brave, all class

Spot on......tough and hard with a great physique already
His overhead ability and body strength will enable to play back as well as midfield

 

[Salt Lake Cities]

Steven Browne = Andrew Mackay

Damn got beaten to it The calves, composure under pressure, hardness... He's a gem this kid, another great find from Hughesy

 

[parrot]

What a draft pickup! This guy has serious talent, and has potential way beyond a back pocket role. Fast, confident, aggressive with excellent skills. Looked a lot better than Masten last night

 

[no. 4]

I was happy when i saw him rush a behind when he couldn't find an option. Most other kids playing in there 2nd game would mostly just kick to a player even if they are under pressure. Reminds me alot of Murph in 2006 with his class and composure with the ball. Would be disappointed if he didn't get a rising star nomination at some stage this year.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

in other news ... i heard the postman is a good postman

Mail room fantasies that way -------- >>>>>

 

[drusswaylander]

Super impressive. 14 touches (6 contested) and a goal in the 1st half. You can just see this kid is all class.

GUN!!!!

Loved his work in the Champs last season

The kid is a hard worker, tackles, chases and can kick

He looks very composed and I was very happy that he slipped down to our pick.

Early days, but he looks the goods already.

 

[thylacine60]

In between bursting into tears over any signs of sportsmanship or players showing a bit of form, Robbo on SEN this morning has just dubbed him a 200 gamer. Ridiculous on the strength of 2 games but he also used the word that I think of when I see his assurance and maturity in the heat of the action - composure. He also floated the idea we try to get JK back and was impressed by the boys treatment of him after the game. Apparently Juddy was not shown any warmth by the Eagles players or Worsfold. Bitter, childish behaviour.

Steven Browne. Lock in another position.

 

[celtic_pride]

Hope he gets the rising star gong this week, but knowing the nit-wits who run it (IE KB etc) it will probably go to some hack from Fremantle ..

He is a great pick-up though, just looks so composed and classy ... I'm rapt with our drafting the last few years, we are getting decent kids with mid-range picks, which is always important .

 

[celtic_pride]

Can't argue with that. How comfortable has he looked out there? Outside of Murph in 2006, this kid has looked as assured on the ground as any Carlton 1st year player over the last few years. I think we have a good one here.

LOL this post was read out last night by the postman on Finey's show ..

Your a star MS !!!

 

[pinkus maximus]

Making a bit of a mockery of Wiseby's rating of him at this stage. I've got to agree with Hughes and co. How in the world did this guy drop through to our second pick?

I am a fan, was really hoping we got him but it wasn't to be

ps wisbey's profiles are great but his ratings are rubbish, he had palmer at 36

 

[mediumsizered]

LOL this post was read out last night by the postman on Finey's show ..

Your a star MS !!!

I try & keep a low profile, but sometimes I have to put myself out there for my many fans. Would you like an autographed picture? How about an autographed picture of my keyboard, on which all my inciteful posts are produced?

 

[Silvagnis]

Browne is my man.

Baby Blues on the right track

CARLTON rookie Steven Browne has predicted a period of sustained success is just around the corner for the Blues after the club’s 37-point win over the West Coast Eagles at Subiaco.

Nineteen-year-old Browne said the young Carlton side had shown maturity to stay focused on the task of defeating the Eagles rather than be caught up in the intense media hype surrounding the return to Perth of its opponent's former captain Chris Judd.

It was a homecoming for Browne, too, who played football with West Perth in the WAFL and represented the WA under-18s side before being taken at pick 36 in the 2007 National AFL Draft.

"It’s a good experience just to come home and be able to have your family and friends come along to watch," he said.

"It was also a bit of a strange feeling playing against the team that I followed as a kid and to run around against [Eagle] Chris Masten, who I played with in the under-18s."

Browne said the team didn’t realise how big the local media build-up to Judd’s return game had been until they landed in Perth.

"There was not really that much coverage of it in Melbourne but once we got here it was pretty full-on," he said.

"But it didn’t distract us and Chris played a role in that. He’s an awesome guy and he doesn’t get carried away with any of that and so he just went his own way like he always does."

After a solid debut against Adelaide last week, Browne backed-up with 19 possessions against West Coast.

"Last week in the first quarter I was running around like a headless chook just trying to find the ball," he said.

"But in the second quarter I found the tempo of the game and just got a few touches which got my confidence up. I just and just kept going with that this week.

"For me it’s important to contribute to the side and make sure I play well enough to make the team each week.

"From the club’s point of view, we know we’ve got a talented group of young guys and if we keep working at it we can develop into an awesome force over the next few years.

"It’s pretty simple, we just have to keep at it and you never know what’s just around the corner."

 

[Silvagnis]

Making a bit of a mockery of Wiseby's rating of him at this stage. I've got to agree with Hughes and co. How in the world did this guy drop through to our second pick?

I might have forgotten, but when did Hughes say they couldn't believe Browne lasted to pick 36?

Browne has a bigger leap than McKay and doesn't mind backing himself to take a grab.

Anderson and Browne give us two good options to cover the players who usually burn us.

 

[gandaal]

I might have forgotten, but when did Hughes say they couldn't believe Browne lasted to pick 36?

Browne has a bigger leap than McKay and doesn't mind backing himself to take a grab.

Anderson and Browne give us two good options to cover the players who usually burn us.

Cazzesman stated after the draft that they were very surprised that Browne dropped through to our pick as they'd rated him as a top 20 pick in that draft.

 

[Marc Shmurf 3]

Very impressed with the kid. Love his hardness and composure when around the footy. Another Wayne Hughes special...

 

[Silvagnis]

Pick 36 might have been used on Sam Sheldon if he didn't nominate for the 2006 draft and another club showed interest in Sheldon in the last draft.

Browne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sheldon.

Sheldon would have been recruited with pick 52 if we were the only club that rated him.

And that selection ended up being traded to Brisbane for Hadley.

Talk about swings and roundabouts.

 

[Jeremias]

He seriously could be a young leader down at the club. His composure is fantastic and really knows how to conduct himself on the footy field.

Being in the media already shows he has an idea off the field too and could become a real key figure down at the club.

 

[Blueinblood]

Rising Star nomination?

 

[blues4flag]

Not quite yet, but must be in line for one if he keeps this form up.

 

[Silvagnis]

So there were 35 footballers taken before Browne in the last draft?

Browne has the poise, composure, skill, balance, speed and the decision making to make it as a footballer.

I can see Browne replacing Bentick in the side.

He nearly marked a ball running back with the flight in a very brave effort for a first year player.

Browne reminds me of Murphy with his balanced running style (low centre of gravity) and ability to hit Fevola lace out on the lead.

 

[Kooley]

So there were 35 footballers taken before Browne in the last draft?

Browne has the poise, composure, skill, balance, speed and the decision making to make it as a footballer.

I can see Browne replacing Bentick in the side.

He nearly marked a ball running back with the flight in a very brave effort for a first year player.

Browne reminds me of Murphy with his balanced running style (low centre of gravity) and ability to hit Fevola lace out on the lead.

he was very quiet tonight. i hope he holds his place.