Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Lukic]

Brooks on about 200k would be good. Anything more is overs. He's just not first grade standard anywhere.

 

[Fish88]

We should swoop on Klemmer, looks to be on the outer at knights. Forgot Woods, get Klemmer

 

[Masterton]

extending Brooks is boneheaded he doesnt even want to be here

If he doesn't want to be here, why would he re-sign?

 

[426Tlgerland]

Klemmer form2 years would be solid for the right coin

 

[batboy]

The way I understand it (but may be very wrong) is that the rules don't allow contract values to be reduced within the time period of the contract, only upgraded. So as part of his extension we still need to pay his current contract value by the end October next year.
I would guess that the restructured offer of 2.3m over the next 3 years would be (his reported) 1.2m next season (though with some of that likely included in this year's cap) and probably an upgrade of say about 200k this season. Making his 24 and 25 salary about 450k per season. Which if you then add in the 100k concession it's only 350k on the cap.

Na man.... New contract.
Pretty sure we did the same with Rowdy.
We did the same with Stefano - Only difference is the money went the other way....

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

If he doesn't want to be here, why would he re-sign?

If he cant get more money over that 3 yr period i guess he would consider it.

 

[earl]

He’ll play more of a 5/8 role on the left using his pace to create overlaps.

He has been playing a little wider all season but since Doueihi came back he has mainly been on the left.

I think it can work so long as he has a good backrower like Kelma running off him.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Re. the contract extension for Brooks, I doubt he’ll play a traditional HB role, not while Hastings is running the team from lock. He’ll play more of a 5/8 role on the left using his pace to create overlaps. I don’t mind it as long as the price is right. Also creates a good balance with AD playing more of a power role on the right edge. Everyone can see we’ve improved a heap with Hastings at lock. If we can save some $$ on Brooks contract, we can use that to attract some backs with real pace & forwards who can dominate the ruck.

correction "we can use that to attract some backs with real pace & forwards who can dominate the ruck"

 

[cktiger]

Paws has stated this the whole time Madge was here and so far he looks correct.

It'll be interesting how we go next year.

I know it's tough making the finals because there are a lot of good teams but I think we have the cattle to compete assuming we get a good run with injuries to our best players.

The change has been since Brooks has been told to let Hastings run the show.
We would go back to a boring attack if he hadn’t been injured at the same time as Hastings and had to go back to organising the play.

 

[GCfan]

Re. the contract extension for Brooks, I doubt he’ll play a traditional HB role, not while Hastings is running the team from lock. He’ll play more of a 5/8 role on the left using his pace to create overlaps. I don’t mind it as long as the price is right. Also creates a good balance with AD playing more of a power role on the right edge. Everyone can see we’ve improved a heap with Hastings at lock. If we can save some $$ on Brooks contract, we can use that to attract some backs with real pace & forwards who can dominate the ruck.

I think any success with Brooks In the role is completely dependant on Hastings being at the club in the 13 for the same period. No Hastings at lock, no Brooks in my opinion

 

[Lukic]

Swap Brooks for Klemmer. Easiest decision in the history of footy.

 

[WESTTIGERS1234]

I think that if Madden kills it there is no chance that brooksy stays and it already looks like brooks wants to leave anyways so I wouldn't be surprised if he request a reaslse

 

[The SHADOW]

Opinion
Does getting Klemmer mean a reunion is on the cards ?
do you get the drift

 

[hank37w]

Please Nooooooooooooooooooooo.

 

[supercoach]

I think that if Madden kills it there is no chance that brooksy stays and it already looks like brooks wants to leave anyways so I wouldn't be surprised if he request a reaslse

That would be the best result for player and club, but we are talking Weststigers and they very seldom go down the best result pathway. You don’t fail to play finals football for over a decade when your management make smart calls…..and in recent times most of their calls have been as bad as ever

 

[weststigerman]

Klemmer is exactly the prop we need IMO. We should be having a crack at getting him if he becomes available.

 

[barnzee]

Sheens re signing Brooks and bringing back flopper Woods, god the future looks bright. I wonder how long our club will survive for if they continue to fail, because I am far from convinced Sheens is the man to right the ship

Yes and dont forget the 16 and 17 year olds form Harold Matts he keeps telling the world about

 

[tony soprano]

Swap Brooks for Klemmer. Easiest decision in the history of footy.

They both suck

 

[tony soprano]

Yes and dont forget the 16 and 17 year olds form Harold Matts he keeps telling the world about

We just beat Broncos and arguably cowgirls with half our team out so cheer up and remember good coaching makes a difference

 

[SeanT]

No Brooks is a better player than those you mentioned but all the blame every week every year is put on the little fellas shoulders, we need better players. Take him out of the team the last 3 or four years do we play finals? No we don't, not until our roster and coaching is improved which looks like it is getting there. I don't care if he stays or goes but the way he is treated is poor but i firmly believe with a better roster than we have had he will be fine.

Mate I have nothing against him but he has contributed to us being in the bottom 8.

He's treated like this because he's taken 8-10% of our cap. You get the big money then you have to perform. Simple