At the beginning of the 2006 NRL season, many pundits earmarked Brown as playing a major part in the Sharks new season campaign. However, for the majority of the season, Brown had to settle for playing in the lower grades for the Cronulla side after being behind David Simmons in the order for the spot and both Darren Albert and Luke Covell on the wings. His chance didn't come until late in the season with the dropping of Darren Albert allowing Brown to make his debut on the wing for the Sharks.