Is it too late to get Brown?

[Bloke in North Dorset]

This board does make me chuckle.
When he was in his prime playing for England & Quinns he was too slow & couldn't pass, now he has been dropped by Falcons suddenly he's just what we need?

 

Not me. Too slow and doesn't pass

Maybe, but he can catch a pass 

[Neils]

This board does make me chuckle.
When he was in his prime playing for England & Quinns he was too slow & couldn't pass, now he has been dropped by Falcons suddenly he's just what we need?

 

Not me. Too slow and doesn't pass

Maybe, but he can catch a pass 

Yep but not give one unfortunately.

[DGP Wasp]

If Mike Brown is the answer, then I'm not sure we're asking the right question.

[Shugs]

Well the question I’m asking is do we have a rock solid defensive 15. Then, do we have someone with huge premiership and international experience. Do we have someone with a bit of edge. Do we have someone who is very frequently dangerous in attack. In some aspects we do. But, for me, Brown delivers them all.

[Neils]

Alfie?

[Shugs]

 

[Hymenoptera]

If Mike Brown is the answer, then I'm not sure we're asking the right question.

Then what's the question?

[baldpaul101]

The real question is "How do Wasps want to play?"

If they want to play to the strengths of the players they have then it has to be attacking, exciting rugby. The players can do it, they just need the right game plan & the freedom to action it.
If however, wasps want a more pragmatic approach then someone like Brown might be a good option, but having a great defensive, solid 15 when the rest of the team is trying to run the ball form everywhere isn't going to work is it?

And yes Hymenoptra, I am chuckling because life's to short to get my knickers twisted about which player plays 15 for Wasps next season. 

[Come on Dai Young]

And yes Hymenoptra, I am chuckling because life's to short to get my knickers twisted about which player plays 15 for Wasps next season. 

I get what you're saying - and in a sense, you're absolutely correct - but couldn't one apply that logic to pretty much anything? In which case, what's the point in having hobbies/interests/passions/etc. in the first place?

[Rossm]

And yes Hymenoptra, I am chuckling because life's to short to get my knickers twisted about which player plays 15 for Wasps next season. 

I get what you're saying - and in a sense, you're absolutely correct - but couldn't one apply that logic to pretty much anything? In which case, what's the point in having hobbies/interests/passions/etc. in the first place?

different strokes for different blokes. It also makes a big difference depending on one's age.

[Come on Dai Young]

different strokes for different blokes. It also makes a big difference depending on one's age.

That's fair.

I just don't think there's much merit in dismissing other posters' concerns about this issue (or any other) solely on the basis that "life's too short" - if we hand-waved away all concerns for this reason, there wouldn't be much point in having a discussion forum to begin with!

Of course, everyone's going to have their own priorities in life, and caring less about who plays at full-back for Wasps next season than another poster is perfectly valid.

[baldpaul101]

Well, I'm not suggesting Hymenoptra, or anyone else shouldn't get passionate about Wasps, or anything else they fancy. Not that anyone needs my permission 

And no where have I dismissed his opinion.

I was just clarifying why I personally am able to chuckle at this particular issue.

[Come on Dai Young]

Well, I'm not suggesting Hymenoptra, or anyone else shouldn't get passionate about Wasps, or anything else they fancy. Not that anyone needs my permission 

And no where have I dismissed his opinion.

I was just clarifying why I personally am able to chuckle at this particular issue.

Fair enough, mate! 

[Westy68]

I would be very surprised if Mike Brown is our only choice, far from it. Lee has himself said it's a position that needs sorting. I would be disappointed if we brought Brown in, we surely can look at better options

[Come on Dai Young]

I for one would be very glad to see Mike Brown arrive at the CBS - he could mentor Crossdale, keep him on his toes for the 15 shirt, and offer a solid option off the bench in case of emergency.

Are there "better options" available? Possibly, but are any of them a) available, b) affordable, and c) experienced?

Wasps need another specialist 15 ready for September, IMHO, be it Brown or someone else.