Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

The Knights are arguably the most dysfunctional team in the NRL. Pointless changing the coach because the players run that club. Nathan Brown nailed what was going on up there. Albert Kelly is a very good player. The only reason he's not better regarded is because he let himself down earlier in his career. Always been a very dangerous footballer. But until he went back to the Broncos he was 20lbs overweight. Fought his way into the team the hard way. The club did the dirty on him letting him go.

Lachlan Fitzgibbon getting a juicy NRL contract shows how that club works. The guy is a fraud - not a first grader - yet has made a life based on his family connections.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

After months of speculation, it can be revealed the 2023 salary cap will be at least $11 million, well above the projected $10.4m - giving rise to the prospect of the NRL’s first $1.5 million player. (DT)

Well that explains how Melbourne were suddenly able to afford Munster.

 

[batboy]

Ill take exception with that comment. Im sure as league lover you must have played in RL at some level in a team. If you have , you must understand the term loyalty. Years ago ,We played in the old State wide commonwealth bank cup, & we had a talented 5/8 who had received a scholarship to Sydney based private school team for the next year. Because he was so talented they wanted him to join them immediately . He refused because he had been in the trenches with us from day dot, Although we didnt past the quarter finals, we beat some of the more elite Sydney private schools who we were expected to lose against. That is loyalty. That is exactly the quality Brooks ., among others like Farah, are missing from this great club. .That quality is what gives the you strength to win against the odds. Seriously, if you dont understand loyalty, you dont underestand the foundation of what great clubs are built from . .

Same Blokes who bash Brooks loyalty - also bask Tedesco for his lack of loyalty…

Go figure

 

[batboy]

Lachlan Fitzgibbon getting a juicy NRL contract shows how that club works. The guy is a fraud - not a first grader - yet has made a life based on his family connections.

Yet he leaves most of the back rowers we’ve had in the last 8 years for dust…

 

[twentyforty]

I considered this

1. Brooks is contracted until end of 23 with WTs.
2. Sheens and our Chair (and Marshall as well) have a high opinion of Brooks and stated he will be here in 23 and they want him to remain post 23 as a one club player.
3. If Brooks were to leave, it would not be to the Knights.
4. I'd back Sheens, Marshall and Farah over anyone the Knights have to offer in terms of negotiations.
5. Brooks has demonstrated over the years his loyalty to WTs. I admit it appears that was tested by Maguire ball but now Sheens, Farah and Marshall are here we are back on track.

What absolute rubbish.
You can’t buy loyalty, so why pay for it? Why place a monetary value on it?

 

[happy_tiger]

He'll be on a lot of clubs list now.

Also agree the England 7 would be a good addition to any NRL club.

So he can bail again lol

 

[Telltails]

I think you can't bank on loyalty anymore. The best players want to play at clubs with players that are going to help them further their career goals and in turn their wealth.
It's up to the officials of a club to assemble a squad of players that give opportunity for players to achieve some level of success. WTs has consistently failed to do that and being dirty at the players who have found it elsewhere just seems futile.

 

[batboy]

Seen it written we’re paying Brooks 800k to play for Newcastle next year…,

Ouch!!

 

[ovoevo]

If you're after a half back I'd think England's the last place you look

To be fair - we never produced Lachlan Lewis.

 

[the_third]

We all hope your optimism pays dividends one day paws. If we don’t sign a few stars in November, it won’t be 2023.

of course it won't be in November. November 1 is for 2024. thats the rules - 12 months before contract expires. always been that way

 

[the_third]

Seen it written we’re paying Brooks 800k to play for Newcastle next year…,

Ouch!!

ha! simply not true

 

[twentyforty]

I think you can't bank on loyalty anymore. The best players want to play at clubs with players that are going to help them further their career goals and in turn their wealth.
It's up to the officials of a club to assemble a squad of players that give opportunity for players to achieve some level of success. WTs has consistently failed to do that and being dirty at the players who have found it elsewhere just seems futile.

Absolutely Telltails, we have shown a total lack of understanding of players’ needs. Api Koroisau hopes that we signed him for his footy skills and not his jokes.

 

[batboy]

ha! simply not true

Surely not….

Truth doesn’t always become the narrative though 😂😂

 

[diedpretty]

Nec Minute. Dogs announce all their signings…

Yea as if Gus wasn't given a heads up.

 

[tiger_one]

Well that explains how Melbourne were suddenly able to afford Munster.

And they'll eventually get the loyalty cap deduction as a one club player too.

 

[2041]

Ill take exception with that comment. Im sure as league lover you must have played in RL at some level in a team. If you have , you must understand the term loyalty. Years ago ,We played in the old State wide commonwealth bank cup, & we had a talented 5/8 who had received a scholarship to Sydney based private school team for the next year. Because he was so talented they wanted him to join them immediately . He refused because he had been in the trenches with us from day dot, Although we didnt past the quarter finals, we beat some of the more elite Sydney private schools who we were expected to lose against. That is loyalty. That is exactly the quality Brooks ., among others like Farah, are missing from this great club. .That quality is what gives the you strength to win against the odds. Seriously, if you dont understand loyalty, you dont underestand the foundation of what great clubs are built from . .

And that five eighth went on to be..?

 

[Lukic]

I won't go into what I think of Brooks as a player or why he's performed poorly in his years at the club, but I really don't get the loyalty aspect.

We offered him a huge 5 year deal to be among the highest paid players in the game. That doesn't make him loyal at all - it's not like there were other teams offering him more than us. In fact, it's the opposite - I'm sure we offered significantly more over a longer period than anyone else...

 

[BAGNF05]

of course it won't be in November. November 1 is for 2024. thats the rules - 12 months before contract expires. always been that way

The hope is that clubs are willing to release players early. Otherwise we’re running it back for another spoon.

 

[Champ1]

Just watched Australia v Fiji .
Kilkau drops it cold but goes for the review . Funny when the refs aren’t paid off the rules apply to equally to Penrith players . Certainly wouldn’t be used to that. Funnily enough Api looked average as well without the refs help. Take note Suallu.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

I believe Brooks is the best half at the club atm, and has been a victim to a sub-standard squad for the best part of his career.
I appreciate your stern stance....
Although none of what you've written means much if Brooks himself doesn't want to be here.
He's given the best part of his career to the club, Surrounded by below par NRL players - And he may well have just had enough....
Who knows what being the WT's 7 is doing to him....
It's a shame we didn't get a few quality players a year or 2 earlier....

Peter Parr at the Knights has done more in NRL squad Management and negotiations in the last 10 years than Sheens, Marshall and Farah combined x 100.
You seem fairly reasonable man, But your blind faith in the 3 Wise men is worrying
- Almost disturbing...
All 3 have failed upon failed at this club....
And have done absolutely nothing to get us "Back on Track"

what has luke brooks done at this club? get us a wooden spoon…