Nathan Brown

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I think there will be a lot of people devoting their time to the World Cup.

Eric Hipwood's returning this week too, similar to what the Western Bulldogs did last week with Cody Waitman.

Now, he was out for a lot longer than what Eric Hipwood has been absent for.

Hipwood played in round 23 last year and then had a calf problem, which was then subsequently diagnosed on his body that the knee was in serious trouble.

Has not been seen in any football since, and they've decided to

at least as we talk, bringing him back through the AFL system this week.

He's an important player, despite Brownie not being the biggest name on the Lions list, but he's someone who they do love.

Oh, it's handy to have him back too.

Obviously, he's very up and down, but his best is as good as anything.

And it's just a nice burst of energy for them because they've been paddling a bit up until last week when they win that game.

But having someone come in and play that full role like he does.

Look, I'm...

I'm not his biggest rep, but I can see that he can possibly take them to a next level where they need to go for the rest of the season.

They must be happy with where he is.

He must be training the house down.

I don't think Foggs makes those sort of decisions lightly.

And to bring him back in, one out, I think, look, I wouldn't do it, but let's hope it works out for Eric.

Rising star battle at the start of the season, it was all Jagger Smith with what he had produced in the pre-season matches.

And then as we've seen the season unfold, he slowly started.