Ben Brown (footballer)

Ben Brown
Personal information
Full name	Ben Brown
Date of birth	20 November 1992
Original team(s)	Glenorchy Football Club (TFL)
Draft	#47, 2013 National Draft, North Melbourne
Height/Weight	199cm / 99kg
Position(s)	Ruckman/Tall Forward
Club information
Current club	North Melbourne
Number	50
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2014–	North Melbourne	38 (62)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 1, 2016 season.

Ben Brown (born 20 November 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).^[1][2] Brown made his debut in Round 14, 2014 against Melbourne. Brown kicked a goal in his first game and impressed coach Brad Scott enough to keep his spot the following week. Brown went on to be an influential player in the North Melbourne team in the latter stages of the season with strong performances in the finals series.

Brown is the grandson of footballer and politician Jim Manson and nephew of former Collingwood player James Manson.^[3]

References

1. "North Melbourne gives Werribee's Ben Brown the ultimate birthday present". Herald Sun. 22 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
2. "AFL draftee Ben Brown is ready to grab his chance with North Melbourne". Mercury. 23 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
3. Ben Brown is North Melbourne's man of the moment and a heart-warming story