Hull KR hand Alex Brown a second chance in Super League
NEW Hull KR signing Alex Brown is relishing his second Super League chance and can't wait to make up for lost time.
Signed from Batley on a one-year deal with an option for a second season, the 25 year-old is hoping to make an immediate impact next season.
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Flying winger: Alex Brown in action for Batley.
The winger's one and only top-flight appearance came for Huddersfield in a televised 12-10 defeat at St Helens back in August 2009.
But after spending time at Batley and Sale Sharks since being released by the Giants, he now feels ready to make a Super League impact.
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"I'm excited about joining Hull KR and getting back into the full-time environment, he told the Mail.
"When I made my Super League debut I wasn't full-time until the following season on dual-registration with Batley.
"Last June I went to rugby union at Sale Sharks until February this year which was good for me because it helped me improve my passing and kicking skills.
"It was a very humbling experience for me and I learned a lot from the last three seasons.
"Things happen for a reason and that time out of Super League was perhaps a blessing in disguise.
"It's been a long wait for my second Super League appearance and I intend to make the most of my opportunity at Rovers."
Brown is a Jamaican team-mate of new Rovers winger Omari Caro and he arrives at MS3 Craven Park after a successful season with the Bulldogs.
Scoring 10 tries to earn a place in the Championship Dream Team, the 6ft 15st wrecking ball could easily be played in the pack.
Robins coach Craig Sandercock first saw Brown play when he went to see how KR prop James Green was performing on-loan at Mount Pleasant and was immediately impressed.
Competing against a strong core of wingers at the Robins, Brown knows he will have to work hard to force his way but when he does get his chance he intends to take it.
"Craig has given me a big chance to resurrect my Super League career," he said.
"My focus is solely on the first day of pre-season training where I want to start on the front foot.
"I like to play on the front foot and I try to carry the ball about 20 times a game.
"I like to have a go and make a break or two and I also love the tackling side of the game.
"There are plenty of other good wingers at the club, so if I play 10 games next season that will be an achievement.
"My goal is to work hard in the pre-season and see where that takes me."
Comments
by birdbox
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 9:45PM
“I do”
by birdbox
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 9:32PM
“I d like winning a good argument.
Mind you when the oposition is Easthullfc11, FC ON THE DOWN and it's over.
It's like shooting fish in a barrel.
ASTUTE
lol
BEL13VE
lol”
by bigred2012
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 9:02PM
“wow just seen alex brown highlights got to say very good player, he catches the ball so better than richard horne, he has got pure speed and can shrug off opersite players so better that tom brisco, he can catch a high ball near the line and score over it so better than seymour and whiting and he actually also passes the ball so miles better than greedy yeaman, all in all not a bad prospect like caro they are projects that can be worked on like sam moa was, people have a go at our signings all you want atleast we are signing someone and will you say the same thing when we sign the 2 or 3 fringe players from wigan as part of the taylor deal, or if ausoz is right and we sign couple of little un known players from aus and they tear your shower apart would they be average then guess so cos you have your excuses ready made we had injuries or ganson made the wrong call dont worry cos this comment maybe in b&w but seriously the future is bright its red and white”
by easthullfc11
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 8:21PM
“birdbox- zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
apparently that's the reaction from any life form within a 2 mile radius of you when you speak . and infinity when you're on line”
by birdbox
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 7:22PM
“FC ON THE DOWN
Let's say it takes Pearson another 3 seasons to taste success.
He will be in debt to the tune of around £3million by then
He needs 14,500 just to break even.
He will need crowds in excess of that just to start to claw his money back
let's say Gateshull manage 15,500 (pie in the sky and has never happened)
so 1000 extra x 13 games x £20 average ticket price = £260,000
Don't forget he needs to give half to Dr Allams SMC so £130,000
He is going to need to win more grand finals then Leeds and Challenge cups then
Warrington combined as well as attract 15,500 average every week
ASTUTE
lol
BEL13VE
lol”
by ossietta
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 7:12PM
“Another classic household name signs for the defunct St Helens, Alex Walmsey a team mate of Alex Brown from the Batley Bulldogs..! It just gets better :-)”
by shunterone
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 7:12PM
“Easthullfc. Point taken. lol.!!”
by its_over
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 7:09PM
“birdbrain just read some of your posts haha your not bitter are you haha fancy a grape, but make that a lorry load to fill that gob haha
can you tell me how much rovers made or lost today or wigan or leeds or cas or wakey or are you solely doing hulls accounts!!!
what a pr1ck!!!!”
by its_over
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 7:05PM
“bird box wanna do my accounts for me seems like you know everyone elses haha muppet, fc improving rovers really going from bad to worse haha enjoy next season i know i will”
by birdbox
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 6:59PM
“Ellis age concern
http://tinyurl.com/8t24wwa
GARETH ELLIS fears he may be too old to be named England's new rugby league captain by coach Steve McNamara.
Hull's new signing is a candidate to succeed Jamie Peacock.
But the second-rower said: "I'm 31 now and I'm probably not going to be around for too many years.
"This may be an opportunity for Steve to pick someone younger
Priceless”