The old warhorse

[HoldenV8]

Agree with what you’re saying but I think it’s harsh to label a Brown as a plodder. Sure Brown has some deficiencies in his game but he generally plays at a frantic pace. Yes Brown gets belted in some tackles but makes a lot of ground before the collision with the pace he runs at.

Brown might not be a plodder, but for all his running hard at the line, 9 times out of 10 he just gets smashed and doesn't even bend the line.

I love the guys enthusiasm and the pace he plays at, but his "off the back fence" charges are more likely to see him off for a Cat1 HIA than they will produce a line break.

 

[madmax]

Brown might not be a plodder, but for all his running hard at the line, 9 times out of 10 he just gets smashed and doesn't even bend the line.

I love the guys enthusiasm and the pace he plays at, but his "off the back fence" charges are more likely to see him off for a Cat1 HIA than they will produce a line break.

Actually 9 times out of 10 he does cause the defense problems & does not get smashed! If anyone is a plodder it’s Jrbo! Apart from defense offers little in meters gained, post tackle meters & line breaks. I think the world of Jrbo but he & Brbo are nowhere near Trbo for impact.

 

[Disco]

Actually 9 times out of 10 he does cause the defense problems & does not get smashed! If anyone is a plodder it’s Jrbo! Apart from defense offers little in meters gained, post tackle meters & line breaks.

Jake had 2 trys, 2 try assists and 3 line breaks and 1 line break assist in 2024.

Brown on those same measures had 0, 0, 0 and 2.

Brown does average just over 1 metre per run more than Jake though....so sure, lets call our most loyal and passionate a plodder...

 

[madmax]

Jake had 2 trys, 2 try assists and 3 line breaks and 1 line break assist in 2024.

Brown on those same measures had 0, 0, 0 and 2.

Brown does average just over 1 metre per run more than Jake though....so sure, lets call our most loyal and passionate a plodder...

Yep & Jake also plays the full game whereas Brown plays much less so obviously Jake has more meters & opportunity. Loyal & passionate doesn’t mean he’s not a plodder! He’s certainly not a Cam Murray or Isaah Yeo or Jason Taumalolo. Anyway my opinion only.