Jonathan Brown’s decision to play on in 2014 has been met with some criticism from some media who suggested he should have hung up the boots last year.

But ask anyone at the Brisbane Lions, and they’ll tell you that Brown’s contribution to the Club this year has been enormous.

Not only is he on target to be the team’s leading goal-kicker for a record sixth time, but the 32-year-old generates plenty more scoring opportunities for his teammates up forward.

Dayne Zorko is one player who benefits from having a big target up forward, and recently claimed Brown’s presence was “invaluable”.

“He might not kick big bags of goals, but his ability to consistently get to contests and bring the ball to ground is so valuable to the side,” Zorko said.

Brown himself understands that his output might not be what it once was, but harbours no regrets about playing into his 15th AFL season.

“Of course when you’re an older player and you decide to keep playing again you’re going to get plenty of knockers when you have your odd (down) week,” Brown told The Herald Sun.

“I’m not moving around like a 21-year-old anymore and I’m certainly not setting the world on fire, but I still try and contribute and I’m feeling pretty good.”

Brown says his passion for the Club to succeed hasn’t wavered, and is determined to help get the young Lions side back the track towards future success.

“It’s hard to walk away from the game when the fire is still burning inside and I think I’ve got to empty the tank completely,” he said.

“I’m trying to do that at the moment and the body’s holding up well and Leppa is doing a fantastic job, he’s carrying on the legacy Vossy started.

“It’s very important to me to (leave with Brisbane on the right track). Unfortunately it hasn’t worked out that we were able to rebuild and finish on top for Blacky and myself.

“We’ve got a really good bunch of younger key forwards at the moment and if I can just help out a little bit I’ll be the happiest bloke in a few years’ time when these boys hopefully do lift the cup up.”