The Mole: Shock rugby league rival makes play for 'under-siege' $1.1m Tigers star Luke Brooks
By The Mole - https://amp.nine.com.au/article/fdf3a971-2d18-46c6-8222-25f1859cf792
English club Leeds is considering making a move to sign rugby league's most under-siege player, Tigers halfback Luke Brooks.
Brooks comes off contract at the end of the season and has yet to come to terms with the Tigers for a new deal.
The 28-year-old has struggled in the early rounds - but in fairness to him so have most of his teammates - as the Tigers sit winless at the bottom of the NRL ladder.
There is strong mail coming out of the UK that Leeds may have a look at Brooks for next season.
The Rhinos' halves pairing - Aussies Aiden Sezer and Blake Austin - are both coming off contract and the club may look in a different direction.
While Brooks has found the going tough in the NRL in recent seasons, the more open style of Super League may suit him.
The Tigers are unlikely to stand in his way if he decides on a change of scenery as the move would free up a large slice of their salary cap - money they could throw towards the Eels' Mitchell Moses.
Brooks is earning $1.1 million this year from the Tigers.