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Andrew Browne
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Just out of interest, how much say do we have at Coburg in regard to who plays and where?
In SA, there is a debate weekly about how Crows and Maggot should field their own reserves teams due to the lack of control they have at their sanfl clubs.
In SA, there is a debate weekly about how Crows and Maggot should field their own reserves teams due to the lack of control they have at their sanfl clubs.
Spoke to someone who is involved in the development team at Coburg. He said that Browne was playing in the side only so that he could get almost 100% game time in the ruck. He also said Browne had a tooth bent back, had a concussion and at the end of the game was shaking uncontrollably. Browne dominated and was signalled out for high praise by the coaches.
Knighta said:
Geez. Doesnt sound nice. Glad to see he put in a typical lion hearted effort. I like the kid.
Barnzy said:
Well that's surely good for Richmond.
I know Ivan is killing em atm but we do need depth in that department and it seems Browne is giving it all he's got.
Good on him.
Browne played dreamtime last year didn't he and we won that game?
P.S. no I don't want browne in dreamtime game before everyone stalks my post hehehe.Ivan is number 1 unless he gets injured or has a massive form slump.
I wouldn't be writing Andrew off yet. He showed he has real potential in his first (?) game for us against the Saints at Shepparton. Did quite well against their 2 experienced ruckmen at the time. Fingers crossed he'll have a long and successful career as a Tiger.
Tigers of Old said:
Reckon you'll find no-one will trade for him & he'll be delisted.
Unless a legitimate quality ruck the value of rucks that can't play other positions around the ground will fall.
Especially of Gus' ability.
Leysy Days said:
Isn't he contracted for next year? There's a lot of clubs out there now. Won't get much but he'll be moved on.
Out this year leysy believes.
Which clubs have a worse ruckman than Gus Tooheys?
Also need to consider Warnock, West, Minson & Jamar are all out of contract with the latter two available as unrestricted free-agents.
Who would you chase if up for a ruck?
ILO the best we can hope for is a Morton type trade where we give him free to a good home. Doubt he would even have that currency.
Which clubs have a worse ruckman than Gus Tooheys?
Also need to consider Warnock, West, Minson & Jamar are all out of contract with the latter two available as unrestricted free-agents.
Who would you chase if up for a ruck?
ILO the best we can hope for is a Morton type trade where we give him free to a good home. Doubt he would even have that currency.
Leysy Days said:
Ok, I thought he was controversially re-signed for two at the end of last season. Hope I'm wrong.
Leysy Days said:
Starting rucks none but there's a few without a lot of depth. Still you won't get me defending him.
Leysy Days said:
I'd definitely be looking for a ruckman who can go forward but I hope we already have one in TV who should be better after another season..
Personally wouldn't be spending big in that area and think we need a key forward more pressingly.
Leysy Days said:
I reckon Gus answered your question with his form last year.
Worst ruck man in the league by a fair way.
Its a mistake playing Gus ahead of Browne at Coburg BTW. Angus wants to play in the ruck Josh Fraser style. Bruise free. While Big Browney looks like he enjoys the contest, a must for any ruck man.
So while Gus might be ahead of Browne at the moment he won't be for long.
Tigers of Old said:
Pretty sure it was 2 years the season before last, leaving this as his final year. Although still controversial at the time, he certainly was showing some half decent form and if he continued improving was looking at making a servicable ruckman. Unfortanately he went backwards last year. I doubt they would be signing him to an extension at the same time they were courting Ivan.
