C. Brown - Take a bow!

[buddy23]

Hodge has had a great couple of weeks, though was held well today. The same can be said of Croad. Crawf started slower than usual, but was in fine form today.

However, since Round 3, Campbell Brown has been consistently fantastic, especially doing the hard work off the ball. A prime example was his shepherd for Crawford today, resulting in a goal. He's chipped in with a few handy goals, provided a lead up forward and a link through the centre of the ground. He is still very tough, laying numerous bone-crunching tackles and bumps today.

Perhaps one of the most impressive things is his change in attitude. While maintaining his ferocity at the ball, Browny has curbed some of his more violent tendancies and is training harder than ever. As much as I loved him bringing back the biff, he's such an important part of our side and it's great to see him playing consistently great footy.

No matter how much we'd love to see him headbut Nathan Thompson, I'd much rather have him scaring everyone - Archer included - away from the ball.

Keep up the great work Browny!

 

[Binxy]

Great post.

Couldn't agree more - that shepherd was indicative of everything I love about Browny - top goal too.

 

[cs61]

I must admit I never thought of moving Brown from his defenders spot, much as many thought Croad would always stay in defence.

Both have shown that they are good footy players, not just defenders, and both have been a vital cog in our forward structure.

Brown is playing the aggressive hard-working forward. He can mark, good pace, and no one is more courageous.

His kicking has improved out of site, and is becoming a very handy player.

That goal he kicked around the corner was brilliant.

 

[Choota]

Gun player.

 

[FatBoy's Wombats]

How good was the blind turn and goal! Got my heart racing. Massive fan of Browny

 

[LoneStar]

How good was the blind turn and goal! Got my heart racing. Massive fan of Browny

His pirouette just before that great goal in the rain reminded me of Swan Lake. Did CB take ballet lessons while he was suspended?

 

[Bennycoff]

Absolute gun. Can play forward or back, a big bonus. His attack on the ball is inspirational and I loved every minute of it yesterday. Set up the match winning goal with a strong lead, good mark in difficult conditions and big long kick to the 50.

 

[ezero]

Great post.

Couldn't agree more - that shepherd was indicative of everything I love about Browny - top goal too.

Small things like that will win games.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Just to add my voice. He has been fantastic since returning. His consistent attack on the ball is great to watch and his ability inside the forward 50 has been great for us.

 

[mark73]

Great post.

Couldn't agree more - that shepherd was indicative of everything I love about Browny - top goal too.

Second rounder next year.Thankyou

 

[buddy23]

Second rounder next year.Thankyou

Unlike Thompson, this bloke doesn't have the "sh1tkicker" spirit that you blokes hail at Arden St. He will not drag himself, much less consider playing for that excuse you call a "team".

 

[hyperswivel]

We sure turn on our own quickly after leaving the club... it's like the twighlight zone... change the colours on a blokes back and he goes from champion to leper very quickly, doesn't he?
Do we expect players to retire after leaving Hawthorn? That's pretty ridiculous. Do we hate Dermie because he played with The Swans for a bit? No way, he's a legend of the club! Thommo was generally very good for us, and I feel sympathetic towards him for all the negative attention he's gained since going to the roos... it's typical transference... we're not angry at Thommo, we're angry at Roos fans posting annoying and pointless trolls on our board.

 

[mark73]

Unlike Thompson, this bloke doesn't have the "sh1tkicker" spirit that you blokes hail at Arden St. He will not drag himself, much less consider playing for that excuse you call a "team".

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH

Third rounder then?

I mean I guess thats a little more realistic anyway.

 

[Bennycoff]

C Brown would be in the roos best three players.

 

[mark73]

C Brown would be in the roos best three players.

Well I guess we're about to find out in a couple of days.Aren't we porter?

 

[cs61]

Well I guess we're about to find out in a couple of days.Aren't we porter?

Why would we need to wait until Sunday to prove what has already happened this season? Brown has been excellent since returning from his suspension.

Whether he plays well or not on Sunday has nothing to do with it.