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By RugbyWA Media, Josh Zimmerman
Richard Brown celebrates
Emirates Western Force and Wallabies No.8 Richard Brown believes his decision to move to Perth from Queensland to be a part of the inaugural 2006 Emirates Western Force side was one of the best decision he has made professionally and personally.
Speaking on the eve of his 50th appearance for the club, which will come on Saturday night against the Blues at nib Stadium, Brown was full of praise for the club and thankful for the opportunities it had afforded him.
“I’ve been here for a long time and I didn’t think I’d get this far so 50 is fairly important,” Brown said.
“I’ve grown as a person and a player over the years which is something that I’ve got the club to thank for.”
Brown, or Brownie as he is known around the club, has anchored the scrum for the Emirates Western Force since the franchise joined the Super Rugby competition in 2007. His outstanding work ethic and never say die attitude are a reflection of the values established at the club.
A standout season for the Emirates Western Force in 2008 catapulted Brown into Wallabies selection and he made his debut against the All Blacks in that year’s Tri Nations decider. Since then Brown has earned 23 test caps and firmly established himself as a key component of the national side.
A debut for the Emirates Western Force in the club’s inaugural match as well as the side that registered the club’s first home win are some of the vivid memories for Brown however the recent move a rectangular home ground is something that rates just as highly.
“I think the most recent highlight is moving to nib Stadium and playing at a rectangular stadium here in Perth,” he said.
“I think that’s been the biggest step for the club so far.”
While close mate and fellow backrower David Pocock will miss the milestone match after injuring his knee, Brown said the depth and leadership from the likes of Matt Hodgson would ensure that part of the ground is running at full steam.
“A John Eales medalist is hard to replace,” Brown said.
“Although if you’re going to do it you’d probably do it with someone whose won the club’s Players’ Player two years in a row, Matt Hodgson, so that’s how we’ll do it.”
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*psst* brownie! Thank us by extending your stay here
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One our better decisions - hopefully we'll be in a position to keep him sure hope so
61 years between Grand SlamsWas the wait worth it - Ya betta baby
seems so
Thanks Richard we have enjoyed watching you play and grow, here is to another 50 for the west
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
some punters over East Believe brownie is overrated..
keep saying that folks.. we dont mind keeping him![]()
Congratulations mate![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Well done, Brownie! Picked you as a Wallaby from your very first outing
Hope you have a big one this weekend, Brownie!
A bit unfair in this thread I know, but to be fair to the punters in the East, (cover your eyes Brownie) he probably hasn't been as consistent throughout either his Force or Wallaby careers as his best form would suggest.
At his best he can really influence a match (hopefully this weekend!) but there are matches where he does go a little MIA, particularly a couple of Tests.
That said, I am a big fan.
Last edited by Burgs; 10-03-11 at 08:13.
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Well Done Brownie...See you Saturday...![]()
Best mates..
Good onya Brownie..
I dont think he is overrated, he is very good at Super14 level, but at test level he doesnt suit the Wallabies requirements of a 'over the advantage line' number 8.
He is a industrious number 8 who has a high workload, but at test level, the wallabies need someone of a Pierre Spies or Kieran Reid mould. A in form Palu does provide this, but still lacks consistency. McCalman showed glimpses of these traits when offered the opportunity in 2010 as well.