Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

fainty said:
Looks i think brooks should move on, he’s had his chance. But to say he is the worst 7 ever let me just run some names by you -
Michael Gillet
Ben Duckworth
Shane dunley
Ben black
Ben Jeffries
Glen Air
Adam Tippett
Ben reynolds
Kieren Kerr
Jacob Miller
Josh Drinkwater

Just to make a few halves.
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Surprised we didn't give lovett a run there.....
 
Glenji95 said:
Not really considering our forward pack was better during that period. Todays roster yes but back then our whole roster was better to finish in 9th despite being coached by Taylor. If Cleary could get his team finals bound by 18 Brooks could’ve done it by 22 so its not ridiculous to compare.
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Still rue Moses' missed field goal against the storm at leichhardt....
 
851 said:
Flanagan is not on $600k, and the Dogs have been trying to move him on for nearly all this year
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Around 600....
Zero tackle has him at 450k - Journos claiming he went from 450-500-550/600...
Either way....
My point is that's where the Numbers start.... Across the board.
NRL Halves don't come into top 30 at minimum wage - as much as everyone wants to claim they do, Or think they should

Flanagan has been on the outer - You're right.... Have you heard anyone lining up for him?
I certainly haven't.
 
Cant believe the hundreds of pro and anti Brooks posts . I believe the guy is a mixed bag . His tackling has improved over the years and he has a great turn of speed but his 5th tackle options always look rushed and indecisive but that has a bit to do with a pack that has no go forward and is on the back foot . His kicking game is at best ordinary .
In general I feel 9 years should be ample to make your mark and lock down that
No 7 jersey. Furthermore he is very structured last couple of years as opposed to instinctive eyes up footy . Maybe Sheens thinks he can change all that but
IMO I don't think so .
But what spine do we have
Laurie a small but gutsy fullback
Douehi can play 1, 3 ,4 or 6 I feel he is most value in centers given we are really lacking talent there
Hastings .he's main organiser on field and best place for that is at 7
even when he was at 13 he played like 2nd halfback .
If Brooks stays I would put him at 6 but keeping him is not my preference
 
gallagher said:
Can you post the article with sheens stating this?
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1/8/2022 · Sheens said it was his intention to keep Brooks and Doueihi together as the halves combination, with Jackson Hastings the ball playing lock. Sheens also has a good opinion of young Jock Madden but sees him as a work in progress given his limited experience. Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien is keen on Luke Brooks. Picture: NRL Imagery
 
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pawsandclaws1 said:
The decision has already been made that he is a 13 and what better outcome for the club than make him compete for the position against two outstanding 13 prospects. By start of 24 both could fill the role.
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It's interesting how things are working out. With all the recruitment chatter I'm not convinced.

I do think Hastings could be a good Lock for us pending if his body can hold up but at the same time Sheens said his Hastings comment he also said we won't be chasing props which we know we are.

It's clear they want 2 props from the market with the chase for Klemmer and Lenui to mix it with Stefano, Twal and Musgrove (who doesn't want to leave despite the Dragons making a play).
They are already looking to move Pole to the backrow from what some insiders have said.

If we get Klemmer he is starting, if we get Lenui as well it's either him or Stefano starting.
I just don't see Joffa playing prop - he is a 60min+ player, he won't get the minutes at Prop which leaves him to play lock.

With talk of Laurie going to 5/8th maybe AD is going back to Fullback as well.

We all know Sheens changes things up abit and with him thinking attack 1st it will be interesting how our formations are setup.
 
batboy said:
Sheens literally said from day dot - Before Hastings was here and he was being interviewed via zoom from OS that Hastings would be Lock...
No one (Including me) Believed it - But that appears to be what's happening....
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Then he played halfback. As I said last night things change when your the coach and you are losing. No one can guarantee Brooks will be halfback all next year.
 
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