Carrying a left ankle injury through preseason, Luke Brown was eventually sent in for plantaris surgery and missed the first seven games of the last campaign. Upon his return he continued to play his deep defensive role, occasionally posting startable scores but just as often touching the scruff of his opponents' jumpers more often than leather. Brown is a signature example of an old-fashioned back pocket, which every team needs even if some of them don't possess one. While his half back teammates accumulate media mentions, awards and representative jerseys, Brown will just keep on quietly delivering for his club. Try not to be in a position where you have to pick him up for a spot start.
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Carrying a left ankle injury through preseason, Luke Brown was eventually sent in for plantaris surgery and missed the first seven games of the last campaign. Upon his return he continued to play his deep defensive role, occasionally posting startable scores but just as often touching the scruff of his opponents' jumpers more often than leather. Brown is a signature example of an old-fashioned back pocket, which every team needs even if some of them don't possess one. While his half back teammates accumulate media mentions, awards and representative jerseys, Brown will just keep on quietly delivering for his club. Try not to be in a position where you have to pick him up for a spot start.
Boring Brown is a beauty
The Adelaide backline had a few personnel issues to solve last season, but Luke Brown yet again delivered 20+ games of solid back pocket play as he has for the past six. This year he will not appear until at least round six, after an ankle injury in preseason. Brown's role is effective for the team, just not useful for fantasy coaches as he is tasked with staying deep and minding the most dangerous opposition forward. The Crows will miss him while he is gone, as they don't have a back up nearly as good.
Brown can't do much for you
For the last five years, Luke Brown has played 20+ games in the Adelaide backline. In 2016 his numbers approached fantasy relevance as his disposal average reached 17, but it dropped by three last season and well behind startable range. Brown will be a reliable start for Don Pyke but probably not for any fantasy team, as even in the absence of Brodie Smith there will always be better options on the rebound for the Crows and he'll be ordered to stay behind.
