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  • G'day... you have a great sense of color...

  • Welcome aboard m8.

  • The very word 'fan' is simply short for 'fanatic' - so obsessed might not even be necessary. Either way, can't hurt to bring another one in the fold!

    Dont hesitate to ask questions about the little nuances or bigger questions of the game.

  • Aussies call it gridiron? Leave it to them to actually call it a cooler name. Welcome aboard!!!

  • Woke up at 4am to watch the game, was rewarded 😉
    Maybe I am some sort of good luck charm?

  • Just keep watchin and we'll find out

  • Welcome and you have picked a good time to come on board. Things are looking up from here forward in Browns town

  • Woke up at 4am to watch the game, was rewarded 😉
    Maybe I am some sort of good luck charm?

    @tudeski said:

    Woke up at 4am to watch the game, was rewarded 😉

    Maybe I am some sort of good luck charm?

    Thanks for the mojo dude. Welcome to the board
  • Welcome to the board,Enjoy!

  • Welcome and you have picked a good time to come on board. Things are looking up from here forward in Browns town

    @jcam222 said:

    Welcome and you have picked a good time to come on board. Things are looking up from here forward in Browns town

    I sort of feel bad, for not having experienced the kind of adversity you guys have over the years. I feel like a bit of a bandwagoner.

    I have experienced this kind of stuff with other sporting teams I have followed though, so I know how it feels.

    Like my Australian Rules football team, the Essendon Bombers. Been undergoing one of sports biggest drug sagas of all time.

    Not the same thing as lack of success, but being the butt of many jokes is the thing in common.

    Look forward to reading many posts here!

    I hope you guys don't mind me asking a few questions; actually here's a few now:

    What do you believe Mike Pettine has brought to the Browns?

    Do you think Manzeil will translate into an NFL level QB?

    and

    What has happened to our defense that was apparently so strong last year?

  • 10 extra bloke points for choosing the Browns. Welcome aboard mate.

    WSS

  • What do you believe Mike Pettine has brought to the Browns?
    Do you think Manzeil will translate into an NFL level QB?
    and
    What has happened to our defense that was apparently so strong last year? Cool Australian Browns fan

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    Leadership and toughness, attitude.

    Didn't think so, but now, I'm seein it - he isn't ready to step in maybe, yet, but the kid

    has already shown he can make plays in the NFL, too.

    Changes take time to become instinctive. The cutbacks were pretty successful against the defense

    til yesterday, containment of rothlicksbooger, gaps filled, and coverage led to sacks at crucial times. Pass defense got it all straightened out, for the most part - hope it keeps improving.

    Didgeridoos for EVERYBODY !!!!

    (what the heck is a didgeridoo anyways? ....)

  • @jcam222 said:

    Welcome and you have picked a good time to come on board. Things are looking up from here forward in Browns town

    I sort of feel bad, for not having experienced the kind of adversity you guys have over the years. I feel like a bit of a bandwagoner.

    I have experienced this kind of stuff with other sporting teams I have followed though, so I know how it feels.

    Like my Australian Rules football team, the Essendon Bombers. Been undergoing one of sports biggest drug sagas of all time.

    Not the same thing as lack of success, but being the butt of many jokes is the thing in common.

    Look forward to reading many posts here!

    I hope you guys don't mind me asking a few questions; actually here's a few now:

    What do you believe Mike Pettine has brought to the Browns?

    Do you think Manzeil will translate into an NFL level QB?

    and

    What has happened to our defense that was apparently so strong last year?

    @tudeski said:

    I sort of feel bad, for not having experienced the kind of adversity you guys have over the years. I feel like a bit of a bandwagoner.

    Plenty of room since many Manziel fans seem to have lost interest.

    Like my Australian Rules football team...

    Love the white-coated refs and their gunslinger signal for a good try...

    I hope you guys don't mind me asking a few questions; actually here's a few now:

    What do you believe Mike Pettine has brought to the Browns?

    Do you think Manzeil will translate into an NFL level QB?

    and

    What has happened to our defense that was apparently so strong last year?

    I'll take a shot at your questions as well, as opinions vary...

    Pettine has a calm that our two prior coaches had. But where they could often be mistaken for comatose, I think Pettine has brought a steely mindset and a genuineness his predecessors lacked.

    Jury is still out on Manziel, but most of his fate is in his own hands. He has to mature as a person as much as a QB. I think that he was unable to out duel a "journeyman" QB with his athleticism and past accomplishments was a rude awakening. What he now chooses to do is up to him.

    Our D has been a puzzlement, but we are just beginning to understand how different the Pettine/ O'Neal scheme is from Ray Horton's. It's still early, but perhaps Sunday's (or Monday morning's) Steeler game was a turning point.

    Again... welcome... and if we ever have "translation" issues, we have some Brits that may be able to help... or not...

  • Is Fosters really Australian for beer ... or is it known as a shit beer in your county?

    And ... are there any Outback Steakhouses?

    Oh, and thanks for this:

    11-07-CD86g.jpg

  • Welcome aboard.

    As long as you don't think Manziel is the next football Jesus, you wont be considered a bandwagon fan

  • Is Fosters really Australian for beer ... or is it known as a shit beer in your county?

    And ... are there any Outback Steakhouses?

    Oh, and thanks for this:

    11-07-CD86g.jpg

    Zombo said:

    Is Fosters really Australian for beer ... or is it known as a shit beer in your county?

    And ... are there any Outback Steakhouses?

    Oh, and thanks for this:

    11-07-CD86g.jpg

    No problems my American brother, have to share the love. 😉

    You actually cannot get Fosters in Australia, from what I have heard from Aussie mates that have had it in the UK, they say it

    's the worst beer on earth and it's a shame it represents us. Tasmanian beer is the best, Boags Premium Lager is an export to the US I believe, now that is a beer.

    Guys, this may seem like a really stupid question, but is there any way to talk to a club recruiter?

    Australia's most impressive athlete is leaving Rugby League to do trials for the NFL.

    I really want the Browns to see what he can do, as I'd be upset if he went anywhere else (He is leaving my favourite team). He just won the MVP in the NRL and has won it twice.

    His agility, strength and speed are all on freak levels, he'd make the perfect running back if he could get used to the game quickly enough.

    If you want to see his capabilities in getting through tight spaces, check out 1:43.

  • Welcome aboard.

    As long as you don't think Manziel is the next football Jesus, you wont be considered a bandwagon fan

    @mld-woody said:

    Welcome aboard.

    As long as you don't think Manziel is the next football Jesus, you wont be considered a bandwagon fan

    Haha I actually like Hoyer, love the idea of a homegrown guy slogging it out in the big league and getting shit done!

    My favourite Brown thus far has actually been Mingo!

  • Welcome aboard, what's his 36.576 meter time?

    He will have to learn to carry the ball differently and not to kick the ball to himself to elude getting tackled. Wish him luck keep us posted.

  • He'd be one of the quickest athletes in Australia in small bursts, not sure exactly how fast as it's not really a measurement used often (as hilariously put in your post 😉 ). Reggie Bush watched him play and said this.

    http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin-jarryd-hayne-could-play-nfl-tomorrow-says-detroit-lions-star-reggie-bush/story-fni3fqyo-1226956465105?nk=096d2991e33da13697c7fbdb59eef520

    I have recently made the switch from League to Gridiron, and it's not easy, not used to getting hit from behind, and the plays are significantly more complicated.

  • Your article answers my question, sorta."Covering 40 yards in 4.3 seconds,"

    Not sure if that is measured from a static position or already running but that's fast. He may get some calls, if only al Davis were still alive....