Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Camel2281]

Sorry a dumb question. Does anybody know what Brooks was paid on average over his last contract period. Know it was back ended and seems excessive. But what are the facts? Anybody know?

Pretty sure it averages as $900k per season over the 4 years. 750k, 850k, 950k, 1.1mil

 

[Westie]

Curiously interested if James Tamou winds back the clock at the cows, will be very telling.

Tamou only plays well when there is a contract on offer

 

[supercoach]

Ok not the best analogy...

If someone offered me 125% of my houses value, I would be sorely tempted and it would be a No.
150% yes.

Someone offers me a job that pays 130% of my current pay. Well I am very tempted.

1 mil vs 1.3mil..

Plus you are coming home to the Tigers, your Uncle Elias played here. Yes we Smothered him before. But Moses may still have a connection.

Mate my place is worth 4million dollars market price, if someone knocked on the door and offered me 6 million Iam out the door. If I was offered 5 million I probably would say no because basically Iam happy in my house.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Is Brooks a 7 or a 6?
If he is now a six - given we a throwing a bucket load at getting a new 7 - why is he guaranteed the position when he is unproven?
At 28 after years of persisting with him at 7 with plenty of valid reasons for his stalled career, if we now working to provide all the things that are seen as preventing his progression, why are we chasing a 7 to take his spot.
And we if we don't get that 7 - is he our 7 again?

He is neither a 6 or 7. Some would say he is a myth.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Me ...anyone else ??

I’m not slow but it does take me longer to understand

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Hilarious isn't it.
Kelma t, Hastings, James Tamou, Luke Garner and Jacob liddle being called out as best signings.

A team coming 16th shed's 5 players and they are the best recruits 😉
I am only rating Hastings to do well at Newcastle. Curiously interested if James Tamou winds back the clock at the cows, will be very telling.

Garner will go well at Penrith in a good side.
Hastings will struggle Newcastle will have a shocking year

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Maybe AD becomes our 14 ......if all the talk about Laurie playing / trialling at 6 is true

He will really crack the shits if he gets asked to wear 14.
I had high hopes for AD (seeing how passionate he is) but him kicking stones has been really disappointing.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He is neither a 6 or 7. Some would say he is a myth.

he is someone who Sheens supports and he is the coach. If he or Marshall didn't want him I am sure he would have been moved on, much like the player that was told to go to Newcastle

 

[Yossarian]

Garner will go well at Penrith in a good side.
Hastings will struggle Newcastle will have a shocking year

Hastings will hustle hard, look awesome in patches and bog ordinary at other times.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

AD has to be there somewhere if we dont get MM. No one else can goal kick.

Brooks does. Tbh, neither are sharp shooters so our % is still well below the comp average.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He will really crack the shits if he gets asked to wear 14.
I had high hopes for AD (seeing how passionate he is) but him kicking stones has been really disappointing.

aD is a far better player at centre than kepoa, Starford he will get the spot ahead of them if Laurie plays 6.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Who we looking at for spine combo next 3 years?

Benji will lace up this year.

Jokes.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

This is exactly how I view Doueihi longer term but he has a lot of work to get to that level.

Mostly with his attitude

 

[SeanT]

He is neither a 6 or 7. Some would say he is a myth.

He's a 6. Never was a halfback. Worst decision.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Hastings will hustle hard, look awesome in patches and bog ordinary at other times.

I think some of the reason will be Newcastle pack will be average in 23, they will miss klemmer.
just not sure on Hastings wish he had stayed to be that ball playing lock, slow for a half, at least AD has that awkward running style

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

aD is a far better player at centre than kepoa, Starford he will get the spot ahead of them if Laurie plays 6.

Hey, I like AJ.
Warmed up to him.
His first few attempts to catch Benjis passes were awful. Learnt the 3rd time around.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Hey, I like AJ.
Warmed up to him.
His first few attempts to catch Benjis passes were awful. Learnt the 3rd time around.

AD at centre he can hoist up those towering bombs like Burton did from centre in Origin.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

I think he is a much better player than those two guys but this is where his career is heading. Hopefully next season he turns it all around.

Molz was good in the halves, he was never a fullback for he was scared to put his body on the line.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

AD at centre he can hoist up those towering bombs like Burton did from centre in Origin.

No offence but AD takes an age to line and wind up those bombs. By then, the rushing defence are in his face.

 

[Halbrowne61]

AD at centre he can hoist up those towering bombs like Burton did from centre in Origin.

I think the first thing he needs to do as a centre ( if that’s where he’s picked) is learn how to set up a support. And tackle your opposite one on one( where necessary) .
Both skills in which he has been previously somewhat lacking.