Toast Jonathan Brown appreciation thread

[OldLion]

Wow - I now realise I'm getting older. Quite old in fact. No JB to marvel over. Such a RoyBoy. The last of the Mohicans ? I think so. Kids who had the scarf and all the memories, and who got to play with their dreams. "One day I'll win a flag with the Lions". That sort of loyalty I can relate to. But it's gone now. Guys - you're going to have to win me over again. This is by far the hardest loss .. and we've had a few over the years. Best Brownie memory - torching the Dons @ the Dome in 2005. All the Lions family were at ground level on the fence and witnessed a spectacle of power and skill - you could hear the boots hitting the turf and the thud of bodies and leather. 8 goals and RESPECT. Also the 2003 Fitzroy jumper game v Pies at the G. Brownie slaughtered them. I'm a little lost now.

 

[Keyza]

Channel 7 news in Melbourne just announced that he and his wife have become parents again today. Pretty sure it was a girl.
Been a big few days in the Brown household.

 

[Ironmonger]

I was at that game againt Hawthorn in 2002.

The reaction to it was unlike anything I can remember. I don't even think there was a lot of cheering or screaming, because no one could really quite believe he'd marked it. You go to the footy and you follow the flight of the ball, and mentally you just block out the blokes who aren't in the contest.

So when he thundered backwards to take the mark it was a bit hard at first to realise what happened. I can't recall any similar reaction from a crowd to the game in any sport, really.

It's great that that's the moment that the media focuses on right now, because it really does sum up Browny. There's all kinds of players I've seen who do incredible things, that are the best examples of a particular quality, but Browny is special for his limitless courage. He showed courage where most wouldn't even think it was an option.

One of those players that will never be forgotten. They'll be replaying footage of that mark when we're all gone.

 

[Happy_Neale]

I was at that game againt Hawthorn in 2002.

The reaction to it was unlike anything I can remember. I don't even think there was a lot of cheering or screaming, because no one could really quite believe he'd marked it. You go to the footy and you follow the flight of the ball, and mentally you just block out the blokes who aren't in the contest.

So when he thundered backwards to take the mark it was a bit hard at first to realise what happened. I can't recall any similar reaction from a crowd to the game in any sport, really.

It's great that that's the moment that the media focuses on right now, because it really does sum up Browny. There's all kinds of players I've seen who do incredible things, that are the best examples of a particular quality, but Browny is special for his limitless courage. He showed courage where most wouldn't even think it was an option.

One of those players that will never be forgotten. They'll be replaying footage of that mark when we're all gone.

Yeah I was there also. I remember the whole place being a bit stunned then some delayed applause from fans of both sides, it was unreal.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

The best CHF since Carey, hands down IMO, at his best he could not only beat 3-4 players at once, but he was the best player in the league

 

[POBT]

I was at that game againt Hawthorn in 2002.

The reaction to it was unlike anything I can remember. I don't even think there was a lot of cheering or screaming, because no one could really quite believe he'd marked it. You go to the footy and you follow the flight of the ball, and mentally you just block out the blokes who aren't in the contest.

So when he thundered backwards to take the mark it was a bit hard at first to realise what happened. I can't recall any similar reaction from a crowd to the game in any sport, really.

The camera work doesn't do it justice.

I reckon the best angle is the one from behind the goals, where you get an idea of how far he'd run to make the contest, the fact that his eyes never wavered, the traffic he worked through just to get to the contest, the opponent he was pushing off and then, finally, just how many people were at the drop of the footy when he took the mark.

 

[Davemonkey]

The camera work doesn't do it justice.

I reckon the best angle is the one from behind the goals, where you get an idea of how far he'd run to make the contest, the fact that his eyes never wavered, the traffic he worked through just to get to the contest, the opponent he was pushing off and then, finally, just how many people were at the drop of the footy when he took the mark.

What I only noticed recently was that sudden burst of speed to beat his opponent who had been with him for 30m. Whether the opponent backed out of the contest because he could see what was coming or Browny was able to step up a gear we may never know but it was shocking how far he pulled away all of a sudden.

 

[Happy_Neale]

The best CHF since Carey, hands down IMO, at his best he could not only beat 3-4 players at once, but he was the best player in the league

Yeah unfortunately he couldn't sustain the form through injury, but there was a patch there when he was simply the best player in the comp. A whole career at that level would have put him right up there with Carey without a doubt.

 

[adey115]

What I only noticed recently was that sudden burst of speed to beat his opponent who had been with him for 30m. Whether the opponent backed out of the contest because he could see what was coming or Browny was able to step up a gear we may never know but it was shocking how far he pulled away all of a sudden.

I know there was an article about it, but if Lynchy hadn't slightly tugged at Jade Rawlings so he was caught side on rather than up the middle, Brownie may well have killed the bloke.

The best reaction is Bradshaw. He was two metres from the contest, and was smart enough not to go for the ball. I guess Lynch and Bradshaw were used to the freight train approach on a regular basis, so knew when not to go for it because Brown was coming. Then, he's dumbstruck, clapping a couple of times. He seriously looks shocked at how Brown ended up with the ball.

So was the crowd. The usual reaction to a speckie is cheering and the "aaaaawwwoohhh!" sound. I don't recall that at all. Just awe, then people looking at the replay trying to work out how it happened.

Remarkable. Just remarkable.

 

[iBeng]

I know there was an article about it, but if Lynchy hadn't slightly tugged at Jade Rawlings so he was caught side on rather than up the middle, Brownie may well have killed the bloke.

The best reaction is Bradshaw. He was two metres from the contest, and was smart enough not to go for the ball. I guess Lynch and Bradshaw were used to the freight train approach on a regular basis, so knew when not to go for it because Brown was coming. Then, he's dumbstruck, clapping a couple of times. He seriously looks shocked at how Brown ended up with the ball.

So was the crowd. The usual reaction to a speckie is cheering and the "aaaaawwwoohhh!" sound. I don't recall that at all. Just awe, then people looking at the replay trying to work out how it happened.

Remarkable. Just remarkable.

Holding the man, free kick to Rawlings!

 

[lionshine]

With all this talk about the 2002 mark of the year it reminded me of the Brisbane Lions absolute dominance in regard to the awards that year.

2002 mark of the year: Jonathan Brown

2002 goal of the year: Jason Akermanis

2002 Brownlow medal: Simon Black

2002 Premiership: Brisbane Lions

 

[iBeng]

With all this talk about the 2002 mark of the year it reminded me of the Brisbane Lions absolute dominance in regard to the awards that year.

2002 mark of the year: Jonathan Brown

2002 goal of the year: Jason Akermanis

2002 Brownlow medal: Simon Black

2002 Premiership: Brisbane Lions

Robbed of a Northsmith though

 

[Davemonkey]

Lukey Power tips his lid

 

[OldLion]

What a day - thanks Brownie.

 

[Happy_Neale]

What a day - thanks Brownie.

One of my favourite non-finals games I've been to. Dat first quarter.

Pretty sure Browny saluted to the crowd and tugged on the Lions jumper too from memory.

 

[Dylan12]

Apparently JB will be a panellist on Eddie's Show tonight.

 

[Dylan12]

Loyalty in tough times deserves respect

THEY started their careers a year apart, both destined for the greatness they ultimately were to achieve.It looks likely they¹ll finish their careers a year apart, too. This week, one of them called time. The other was forced to defend his decision to play out his remaining time with a beleaguered club.

It wasn't meant to be this way for Jonathan Brown and Nick Riewoldt. Not in ideal world scenarios anyway. Brown this year wanted to lead a shell-shocked group of young men if not back up the AFL ladder but back to a self-respecting state, after several young, promising players chose to leave and the board had decided to knife its club legend coach. Instead, Brown has retired a broken man at a broken club, after one too many brutal knocks to his head.

Brisbane Lions and St Kilda, the teams of Brown and Riewoldt, are the AFL's problem children. They sit last and second-last on the ladder, both with just three wins from 13 matches, and most damningly, both with percentages less than 60. The near future for the Lions and Saints is distressingly bleak.With the AFL's new toy, Gold Coast, just 80 kilometres south down the road, the Lions have been neglected to the point of disaster. Brown was its one real link to the gloried and glorious early 2000s. There's massive debt at the Lions, too.

Brown and Riewoldt both had multiple, enticing offers to leave their clubs during their careers. The most exciting of those offers for both men came from Collingwood president Eddie McGuire. When it became known Carlton would secure Chris Judd, McGuire made an almighty pitch for Brown. The pitch was this: 'You've done all you can at the Lions. Now picture this: you, leading Collingwood out on to the MCG, to go and toss the coin against Juddy and the Blues.' As difficult as it is to stomach for Lions and Saints supporters, McGuire had every right to target these two superstars. And he nearly pulled off both approaches. Brown mulled it for some time. He had to. Riewoldt did too. Both would have been entitled to accept the overtures and no one, not even their most die-hard supporters, would have begrudged them deep down. But that they said 'no' says everything that needs to be said about these two grand football club warriors.

Should I even be surprised that Barrett condones Eddie's behaviour and even has a sense of resignation that Eddie was unable to prise Brown or Riewoldt from their respective clubs.

 

[Parasite]

Apparently JB will be a panellist on Eddie's Show tonight.

Highlights package they put together was just wow.

 

[Davemonkey]

Fev talks up Browny

Browny was that sort of bloke — a leader wherever he went. You felt 10-feet tall when you were with him and confident wherever you were.

He was the ultimate bloke’s bloke and what you saw, is what you got.

 

[OldLion]

Loyalty in tough times deserves respect

Should I even be surprised that Barrett condones Eddie's behaviour and even has a sense of resignation that Eddie was unable to prise Brown or Riewoldt from their respective clubs.

It could have been so different.

St Kilda got Riewoldt because the AFL had shortened the zone boundary by which the Lions had access to local kids from 100km to 50km. It is still the cause of much bitterness by Brisbane fans who have long daydreamed of what could have been - Riewoldt and Jonathan Brown in the same team together

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...779282960?nk=013d9eaed8362483ae2589db8288aa9c

 

[patfullfankezz]

If Browny's retired, then he doesn't have to worry about the AFL Gestopo watching his every media move.

He can say whatever he wants.

This could get entertaining

 

[adey115]

Holding the man, free kick to Rawlings!

Watching it again, the first thing that Lynchy did after the mark as well was go to Rawlings and see if he needed any help. Not sure if he'd seen the actual contact with Rawling, and quite possibly thought that Brownie had actually killed him!

Unlikely to have done that if he was a Wakelin....

 

[patfullfankezz]

Watching it again, the first thing that Lynchy did after the mark as well was go to Rawlings and see if he needed any help. Not sure if he'd seen the actual contact with Rawling, and quite possibly thought that Brownie had actually killed him!

Unlikely to have done that if he was a Wakelin....

If it were a Wakelin Lynchy would have missed.

(still bitter)

 

[iBeng]

Watching it again, the first thing that Lynchy did after the mark as well was go to Rawlings and see if he needed any help. Not sure if he'd seen the actual contact with Rawling, and quite possibly thought that Brownie had actually killed him!

Unlikely to have done that if he was a Wakelin....

I was being silly

 

[alscotoz2]

What a day - thanks Brownie.

What a jumper - Thanks Browny!