We've had this argument many times over. It's always been someone else's fault. He didn't have the spine apparently, but he had a spine with Moses, Teddy and Farah.
Then he didn't have the pack, but he had Galloway, Woods, Taupau, Gavet.
Then he didn't have the coach. Couldn't do it under Potter, Taylor, Cleary or Madge.
There's always an excuse with him. Other players and coaches have all taken the bullet when they've underperformed (I include Madge in this as well, before you try to go the apologist route on me,) it's Brooks turn.