Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[weststigerman]

Trying to temper my expectations in case we miss out but I really think Klemmer will make a massive difference to us.

I think he's a better version of RCG who was a big reason Parra got to the GF. If Stefano can stay injury free and return to his 2021 late season form they will be a really strong front row pairing.

 

[batboy]

Ironically, he's played a big part in the coaching turnover because they all tried to fix him. It's not his fault he's not good enough but it's still true.

Potter and especially Maguire.

Is it Brooks fault Maguire got sacked from Souths also?

It's funny, Most here considered the Brooks "Fanboys" Or "Family"
are mostly labelled as such for debating stupid comments like this!!

 

[Batmans Parents]

I think I've finally worked out who you are....... a Knights supporter agitating for the release of Brooks so Andrew Johns & your club can have your way. Are you really Andrew Johns Mother?

Oh mate, if only. I wish I could live in the blissful ignorance and stupidity of a Brooks fan but I happen to have more than two brain cells.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Don’t get me wrong I respect him for giving us a premiership and finals bound. But he’s not that brilliant. The results he had after he left us is proof. We may not come last under him, but he won’t coach us to another finals series

You have like the rest of us, no bloody idea, what Sheensy will do in 2023.
He could very well form a very good team.
Who knows, I certainly don't, nor does anybody else, so lets see how we go next year Aye. If he fails, then we criticise, but not before they have played a match.

 

[Champ1]

Oh mate, if only. I wish I could live in the blissful ignorance and stupidity of a Brooks fan but I happen to have more than two brain cells.

Dont say things like that about yourself Gayle.... I think you have more than 3. But tell your little boy Andy that Brooks is staying here ATM. 🙂🙂

 

[Batmans Parents]

Dont say things like that about yourself Gayle.... I think you have more than 3. But tell your little boy Andy that Brooks is staying here ATM. 🙂🙂

That’s at least three more than the average Brooks fan but oh well. We tigers fans have to take wins where we can.

Sounds like a win for Newcastle 😉

 

[getagrip]

madden even gets more than that and he IS shite , for a 6 or 7 it is about 600k minimum these days

Doesn't matter what your name/reputation is if you can't perform at $600k plus per year, paying you less does not turn you into a better footballer.

 

[OzLuke]

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.

Surprised we didn't give lovett a run there.....

 

[batboy]

madden even gets more than that and he IS shite , for a 6 or 7 it is about 600k minimum these days

Sullivan on 600k next year to play behind Ben Hunt at the Dragons...
Flanagan 650k....

Halves don't come below 500k unfortunately.

 

[OzLuke]

Flanagan is not on $600k, and the Dogs have been trying to move him on for nearly all this year

It's the market for halfbacks, because there aren't too many decent ones floating around available to sign....gotta pay higher for less

 

[OzLuke]

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.

Still rue Moses' missed field goal against the storm at leichhardt....

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The decision has not already been made as Brooks is still a possibility to go to Newcastle.

Can you provide a source?

 

[batboy]

Flanagan is not on $600k, and the Dogs have been trying to move him on for nearly all this year

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.

 

[Stevec]

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]

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.

Can you post the article with sheens stating this?

 

[weststigerman]

Can you provide a source?

Can you provide a source that Sheens only sees Hastings as a 13?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Can you post the article with sheens stating this?

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2022-tim-sheens-plan-to-retain...

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

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Can you provide a source that Sheens only sees Hastings as a 13?

Now can you provide the source that I requested?

 

[gallagher]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2022-tim-sheens-plan-to-retain...

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

Behind a paywall

 

[batboy]

Can you provide a source?

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....

Revealed: Tigers’ shock left-field plan for new signing Hastings

Revealed: Tigers’ shock left-field plan for new signing Hastings

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