Toast Jonathan Brown appreciation thread

[James North]

I reckon he should call it quits at 12:30 or so today.

 

[Caiphus]

Didn't like seeing the email from the Lions. I hope he isn't just bowing to the weight of public opinion. Wouldn't be a presser if he was playing on though...

Straight into a coaching role?

 

[Toffee Lion]

Slightly off topic but Browny was always our leader.

I love Jed as much as the next guy but he isn't the same type of leader as Browny.

Rockliff has the same passion that Brown has and the mongrel too, give that boy the captaincy as soon as possible.

 

[Skoob]

Can hear his kids in the room.

 

[Dylan12]

At no stage since the last head knock against GWS had I accepted that he would call time, but I've now come to the very sad realisation that it is all over.

Just a sad sad day and continues on what a forgettable year it is for the club.

The Brisbane Lions just doesn't feel the same without a Voss, Black or Brown leading the charge.

 

[Ceebee]

Just saw the headline in HUN.....I got all goosebumpy...thought I was ready, but I'm not.

Know the feeling dear.

 

[iBeng]

Can hear his kids in the room.

He told his little girl to shut up which got a chuckle.

But wow...I almost need tissues right now.

 

[Ceebee]

Very sad day.My keyboard is wet like it was after Vossy got sacked.

 

[notting18]

Thanks Browny.

 

[Harris Specter]

He told his little girl to shut up which got a chuckle.

But wow...I almost need tissues right now.

"You get your retirement later."

Such a down to earth champion.

 

[SRH17]

This one hurts the most

 

[Harris Specter]

Every press conference with our champions gets harder to stomach. This one is hitting home the hardest.

 

[GingerGreatness]

Retire the no.16 jumper. No-one's going to come close.

Thanks Browny. Champion.

 

[John]

2 year contract extension. Nice.

Seriously though:

Ain't changing my username.

Change ya username and I will be givin ya a gobful.

 

[Caiphus]

"Might witness Kylie's labour if I keep talking for too long"

Gold!

 

[3KZ is Football]

Jonathan Brown - A true champion!

Privileged to have witnessed his career.

Right up there with Kevin Murray, Gary Wilson and Michael Voss in terms of the greatest club Captains to have led Fitzroy / Brisbane Lions. COURAGE PERSONIFIED!

 

[josephs_79]

Love the fact he said he is not leaving QLD and still wants to work at the club so give him a Coach Jersey leppa!!!! You know you want too!

 

[Fatcat08]

"we might get to witness the birth if I keep yapping on" when thanking Kyles. Brilliant to the end.

 

[SRH17]

Farewell at half time, hope the Gabba gets packed out for Saturday night

 

[iBeng]

Already some disgusting comments on the mainboard, by a Collingwood supporter no less, saying us forcing him to retire is confirmation of us tanking.

The supporters of that club really are a stain on society.

 

[luthor]

As always no fuss, no frills, no tears and no regrets from the great man.

Thanks for everything big fella.

I feel and at the same time.

.....................and we need an emoticon for bursting with pride.

 

[Mutt]

What a player he has been!! You've been privileged to have one of the modern greats at your club and all of us have been privileged to watch him.

Wishing you every success in your new career, whatever that may be Brownie.

 

[blynd_freddie]

Very sad day.My keyboard is wet like it was after Vossy got sacked.

I bet this kid has a tear too! [freddie foto: from the recent player sponsor function at the Brunswick St Oval]

 

[The Golfing Lion]

Thanks Browny. Gave everything you had and inspired us all.

 

[Fatcat08]

Good to hear him say he will be here full time for the rest of the year supporting the team. What a champion