Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Lukic said:
Brooks has never played behind a dominant pack because he can't organise. We've had plenty of good forwards in his time here.

Why did the same pack with Hastings in the 7 hold up against teams like the Storm, Parra, Souths etc but couldn't do so when Brooks was in the 7 instead.

God I don't get this club.
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Yeah it’s confusing brother
 
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trentrunciman said:
What are peoples thoughts on Klemmer?

Obviously he will add to the forward pack but will he be Tamou 2.0?

Klemmer is 27?
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think as long as the contract length isn’t ridiculous it’s a good signing tbh. Klem was still averaging over 150mts a game I’m pretty sure. Could’ve been more but on the other hand there where multiple games tamou wouldn’t even crack 50 mts I remember a few games it was like 27 mts and stuff like that
 
Kaito said:
I wanted to keep him myself tbh JT.

Jackson can piss off if this is true.
Disgruntled because he can't play
7 and doesn't want to play 13.
There must be something about his
attitude that doesn't sit right. I think
he's a bit of a 2 faced show pony.
One face in private, one for the public.
Pissed because he was still contracted.
If the contingency is letting him go for
Klemmer than so be it. He's too
slow. It might slide in the ESL not NRL.
The minute teams cottoned on
to him and how he plays the distributer
he was proven preety ineffective. Got wrapped
up and slowed down the set with his
play the ball. At least Brooks scores
tries and has speed. Not that bothered
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Well said. The minute teams cottoned on…
 
Kaito said:
I wanted to keep him myself tbh JT.

Jackson can piss off if this is true.
Disgruntled because he can't play
7 and doesn't want to play 13.
There must be something about his
attitude that doesn't sit right. I think
he's a bit of a 2 faced show pony.
One face in private, one for the public.
Pissed because he was still contracted.
If the contingency is letting him go for
Klemmer than so be it. He's too
slow. It might slide in the ESL not NRL.
The minute teams cottoned on
to him and how he plays the distributer
he was proven preety ineffective. Got wrapped
up and slowed down the set with his
play the ball. At least Brooks scores
tries and has speed. Not that bothered
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There are lots of possibles that have impacted on his decision to look for opportunity elsewhere. Brooks reportedly wanted out and was Newcastle first target until Sheens blocked that and publically backed him at 7 and at the same time when over in England reportedly went after Bateman - really doesn't show much faith in backing Hastings anywhere.
The fact that Sheens is happy to release him and not Brooks to get Klemmer, pretty much shows the coach sees him as surplus. How can you be dirty at Hastings for seeing the writing on the wall?
 
I know there are a fair few Brooks death riders on this forum but I actually think he will have a pretty good year in 2023. Madge had him playing conservatively. With Sheens in attack mode, watch his speed and passing game go to a new level. Just start talking a little more Luke!!
 
Demps said:
Klemmer > Tamou

Fantastic signing.
He will be holding some team mates accountable if they don't turn up.
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Agreed. Makes us a better side. Tbh I don’t think either brooks or Hastings are top four halfbacks so not too concerned letting him go.

Yeah he may have been better than brooks but if he isn’t the guy to be long term #7, which I really think he isn’t, who cares.

Get Moses back at 7.
 
BirchgroveTigers said:
Agreed. Makes us a better side. Tbh I don’t think either brooks or Hastings are top four halfbacks so not too concerned letting him go.

Yeah he may have been better than brooks but if he isn’t the guy to be long term #7, which I really think he isn’t, who cares.

Get Moses back at 7.
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It's disappointing that a player shows up and actually puts in for the jersey... then gets moved on so quickly.

Whilst lucky Luke continues his masquerading and is protected at all costs.

Not sure what kind of message it sends.

Alas, 2023 is a new season and the slate should be wiped clean and hopefully we see something positive throughout the year.
 
Demps said:
It's disappointing that a player shows up and actually puts in for the jersey... then gets moved on so quickly.

Whilst lucky Luke continues his masquerading and is protected at all costs.

Not sure what kind of message it sends.

Alas, 2023 is a new season and the slate should be wiped clean and hopefully we see something positive throughout the year.
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All very true.
 
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