Funny how we turn a part-time first grader into the future fulltime fullback & convince ourselves he's the future.
Brown is a fine player, and one I wouldn't mind keeping. But I'll be honest- I find it difficult to convince myself he deserves a crack ahead of either Beau Ryan or Matt Utai. He's in the mix, for certain, but these are the sort of guys that are replaceable by your Geoff Daniella's, or Simona.
For mine, he's an equal player to Beau Ryan- but Ryan is more experienced. Let Brown go, play Ryan- i don't see the problem. I'd have Utai around too- off the bench as an impact forward/ back-up outside back.
As for the fullback position next year, I'm not certain I'd play Moltzen back there. I'd be very interested to see what Chris Lawrence could do there though. Won't happen, but I'm guessing he'd be a success in the Tim Brasher to fullback style. His running, support play & one-on-one defence make me think he'd be a better option than moltzen in that role.