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

[Jay-Z]

He is very raw though. I don't expect much from him next year. He and Daw make for interesting, and competing, prospects.

So was Petrie at 20.

 

[Daz]

Would love to see some other 200cm players and their results from previous years, but I reckon those results are crazy. 91% for agility at 200cm doesn't make sense.

I've got results for this year and 2010. Any names you'd like to compare?

 

[Daz]

He is very raw though. I don't expect much from him next year. He and Daw make for interesting, and competing, prospects.

I think Maj is ahead for both a ruck spot and full forward. It's part of the reason I don't really understand the pick. I hope it was just a case of best available, not to provide cover.

 

[utility]

I think Maj is ahead for both a ruck spot and full forward. It's part of the reason I don't really understand the pick. I hope it was just a case of best available, not to provide cover.

Two rucks (+ 1 part-timer) is poor list management. We needed someone to replace Mabon. I guessing that the club sees a need for 2-3 "number one" ruckmen and 1-2 forward-rucks. If Brown can play forward at AFL level then we probably have 2/2 on our list.

 

[Mixed Results]

People have said this isn't a 'needs' pick but imo a key forward who can spend 30% of the game in the ruck is just about the biggest need we have.

If Black, Tarrant or Petrie get injured I'd hope that he'd be next in line, his competition is only Daw and Currie and he is perhaps the better forward out of those three. This pick also hopefully means that the days of Hansen at forward are well and truly over.

 

[Jay-Z]

I've got results for this year and 2010. Any names you'd like to compare?

Not for comparison but could you give us Atley and Harpers numbers (i'm just curious)

 

[GarnerSmash]

Ben Brown @bdbrown50
Absolutely stoked to be joining @NorthKangaroos, can't wait to start at the club!!! Thanks everyone for all the support!
Retweeted by NMFC

 

[Daz]

Not for comparison but could you give us Atley and Harpers numbers (i'm just curious)

Don't have the percentiles but 70 kids tested. Those in brackets were the top 3.

Name: Atley/Harper/Mullett/Jacobs
Agility: 56th/28th/4th/22nd (Smedts, Prestia, Michie)
20m: 41st/18th/31st/18th (Wilkinson, Harvey, Batley)
10m: 40th/21st/36th/22nd (Wilkinson, Batley, Harvey)
5m: 48th/39th/34th/18th (Wilkinson, Harvey, Batley)
Beep: 26th/23rd/56th/18th (Hector, Gaff, Wilkinson)
3k: 20th/40th/47th/25th (Gaff,O'Shea, Hector)
Repeat Sprint: 3rd/4th/30th/57th (Wilkinson, Harvey, Atley)

Cam Delaney didn't test.

 

[speedy]

Ben "Bobby" Brown?

 

[rooboy335]

If not for the repeat sprints you'd think Atley was one of the slowest of that draft pool. Strange results

 

[Jay-Z]

Don't have the percentiles but 70 kids tested. Those in brackets were the top 3.

Name: Atley/Harper/Mullett/Jacobs
Agility: 56th/28th/4th/22nd (Smedts, Prestia, Michie)
20m: 41st/18th/31st/18th (Wilkinson, Harvey, Batley)
10m: 40th/21st/36th/22nd (Wilkinson, Batley, Harvey)
5m: 48th/39th/34th/18th (Wilkinson, Harvey, Batley)
Beep: 26th/23rd/56th/18th (Hector, Gaff, Wilkinson)
3k: 20th/40th/47th/25th (Gaff,O'Shea, Hector)
Repeat Sprint: 3rd/4th/30th/57th (Wilkinson, Harvey, Atley)

Cam Delaney didn't test.

Wow. Was Atley tanking? No wonder he slid to us.

Thanks for sharing

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

Ben "Bobby" Brown?

Yes, he's vocal in his views on protecting Tasmanian wilderness and the right to gay marriage.

 

[NiceCunnington]

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-11-22/browns-persistence-pays-off

Strong Kanga-Lotto candidate.

 

[RoOGrrrl]

Ben Brown @bdbrown50
Absolutely stoked to be joining @NorthKangaroos, can't wait to start at the club!!! Thanks everyone for all the support!
Retweeted by NMFC

Ticks the box for enthusiasm. I like him.

 

[GarnerSmash]

I didn't actually realise that he was only 20. thought he was 22 or so.

 

[King Corey]

http://www.glenorchymagpies.org.au/...enorchy-magpie-at-werribee-football-club-vfl/

This was a mid-season report about Werribee that he provided to his club (Glenorchy) here - some interesting info in there about his progress, challenges etc. Reckon he will fit in very well, good luck to him

Says all the right things for sure.

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-11-22/browns-persistence-pays-off

Strong Kanga-Lotto candidate.

Bloody hell, looks like Leo Sayer after some time at the gym (and a stretch on the rack).

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

Yes. The numbers are the percentile.

Skinfolds: 96
Handspan: 83
Arm length: 86
Standing vertical Leap: 44
Right leg running jump: 92
Left leg running jump: 74
5m sprint: 83
10m sprint: 76
20m sprint: 65
Agility: 91
Beep Test: 56
Repeat Sprint: 36
3k Time Trial: 74

Disproportionate handspan.

Get. Rid.of.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Bloody hell, looks like Leo Sayer after some time at the gym (and a stretch on the rack).

I'm sure he can dance, I'm sure he can dance.

 

[Grogg]

I'm sure he can dance, I'm sure he can dance.

Thanks for that mate.

Now I'll have Leo ****ing Sayer singing in my head.

Still, I guess Leo's a better comparison than another I had for Ben.......Richard Simmons

 

[Mixed Results]

It's odd to compare a draftee to somebody a year younger than him but it occurred to me while watching his highlights that he is a lot like Joe Daniher.

How far off would this comparison be?

 

[kool kangas]

I remember watching that game thinking he was a lock to get drafted this year. Very happy that we were the ones to do it.

Totally agree.......l'm happy using pick 47 rather than wait until our rookie selection and missing out on him...........

 

[Ahern2Boof]

It's odd to compare a draftee to somebody a year younger than him but it occurred to me while watching his highlights that he is a lot like Joe Daniher.

How far off would this comparison be?

Lets not be harsh on Benny now, i'm sure he's much more capable than baby giraffe Daniher.

I don't know why but I can see Brown replacing Mabon's spot in the Pirates.

 

[Jimms]

welcome to nmfc ben brown

 

[Grogg]

lol