Brown and Shepparton United's Jhett Cooper are part of the 11 bottom-age players who must contest Futures Rounds.

"He's (Brown) had some really good results at senior O and M level," Bushies' coach Mark Brown said.

"We tried him forward and back during our pre-season and he showed really good signs, he brings some real versatility."

Brown has played five senior games with Wodonga, featuring in the best in the first three matches.

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Given the under 18 national championships are on, it can be difficult to gauge the strength of opposition teams, but the Bushies are coming off their best performance of the season with a 38-point win over Tasmania Devils.

"We were really strong, especially in the areas we wanted to play well in contested ball and our tackling."