Information AboutJonathan Brown |
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Brown is generally regarded as one of the most exciting and promising forwards in the competition and is favourite to succeed Michael Voss as captain of the club. Brown had begun to gather a reputation as a "thuggish" player due to several on-field incidents resulting in multiple suspensions including an incident in the Lions 2004 Grand Final loss to Port Adelaide which garnered Brown a 5 match suspension. Brown's return from this suspension in the Round 6, 2005 match against the Essendon Bombers at the Telstra Dome received much hype from the football media, and Brown did not disappoint, with a best on ground performance which included 8 goals and 14 marks. Brown continued to show impressive signs throughout the rest of the 2005 season however injury problems, particular Osteitis Pubis reduced his impact. Brown did however show much improved discipline compared to his performances in previous years and was not reported for any on-field infractions in 2005. In May 2005 , Brown was targeted by Collingwood in a deal reportedly worth $6 million over the next four seasons, but he was quick to announce that he had no plans to leave Brisbane. Two months later he officially signed a contract committing himself to the Brisbane Lions until the end of the 2008 season in a deal reportedly worth $2,000,000 over three years. He is a Mark Of The Year winner in 2002 . |
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