Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Halbrowne61]

yes ,but profit overrides that spin

Nah M, imo it just means you’ve got to put your energy into the key items that can make a difference.
Same as at footy.😀

 

[Halbrowne61]

Canberra would be a good fit for Brooks. Not too far from home considering he has never lived or played outside of his childhood area and now with a young family. Stuart is also a good coach for him enough nuture with a tough edge and has a relationship with Sheens that might help with the transition in getting it done.
I can see it as a definite possibility and might also appeal to Brooks who may be over the constant criticism and prepared to have a crack a testing himself somewhere else - away from Sydney but not too far.

Well if Sticky couldn’t turn him into a decent halfback then no one could.

 

[Telltails]

Well if Sticky couldn’t turn him into a decent halfback then no one could.

He reportedlly was on his way to Newcastle before Sheens gave them Hastings instead. Nothing has improved here for Brooks with the new favourable coaching style and no Moses coming, it might just be enough for him to take the leap whether Sheens wants him to or not.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

You must be a relative of his. He's slow, with poor vision and worse execution.

I agree, seen nothing to think he will progress. I think he is lucky to be picked in the side he is in. Over rated for sure, my opinion.

 

[Buttface]

Be prepared for bad news brother.
Brooks and Tigers are like fish and chips, together forever.

Stop it please, you’re making me feel ill.

 

[Buttface]

Thanks champ !

Why not both ?

 

[Buttface]

Even if Brooks does stay, he’s gonna go down as a one club player for all the wrong reasons. No finals, no premiership, no Origin and no international footy despite being eligible for Wales and still hasn’t played. Ultimately regardless Brooks plays his whole career with us or he does go elsewhere, he’s going down as a failure of the club and the game.

You’d think he’d wanna go and try somewhere else just to prove you’re a good footballer and that it was the club holding you back all this time.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Looks good in theory, but I think the Dolphins are actually pretty happy with JMK at hooker, some pundits even have him as the NZ #9 this year.
I like that the club has tried trades over the past couple years, but I think unless we are going for a mid-year swap to fill a hole that we just need to focus on good old fashion new signings. Looks like a lot of the dead wood is getting culled from the backline so that's a start.

The Dolphins have just extended JMK for another couple of seasons.

 

[The-moP]

TBH I can’t see any club in the NRL willing to take Brooks on their books .. with his record ..

 

[king_sirro]

Well if Sticky couldn’t turn him into a decent halfback then no one could.

If Ricky Stuart has had a history of helping halfbacks improve I must have missed it. Ricky is the worst coach possible for Brooks

 

[king_sirro]

You must be a relative of his. He's slow, with poor vision and worse execution.

Are you talking about Camroux? If so your very wrong about slow. He has always been one of the fastest in any competition he has played. Melinda Gainsford didn't want to personally coach for no reason. You may be right about the other stuff, I'm not sure, but I do know he has speed.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Just finished a night out in Darwin, a few of the broncos' boys were out and about. Ran into Billy Walters, seems a top bloke wished the Tigers well for the season and hoped I had a good year as a supporter. Bittersweet as it's yet another player of the majority who have left the tigers and improved greatly. People go on about high profile recruits, but our culture needs a reset desperately. However that may be.

Good on Billy Walters. He hasn't changed as a player, simply found a team that is able to utilise his skillset better.

 

[GCfan]

Just seems like it may already be done.

The Brooks to Raiders stuff - couldn't even find a mention of that on the Raiders forum. Imaginary rumour mill.

I think if any club was silly enough to ask for Brooks they would've been informed he isn't available.

Sad state of affairs.

Maybe punters are trying to Will it into existence

 

[Telltails]

If Ricky Stuart has had a history of helping halfbacks improve I must have missed it. Ricky is the worst coach possible for Brooks

Canberra has had a history of difficulty in recruiting key players since the glory days and has had to settle for the ones they could get and looking to England. A risk for both that they might take.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Just finished a night out in Darwin, a few of the broncos' boys were out and about. Ran into Billy Walters, seems a top bloke wished the Tigers well for the season and hoped I had a good year as a supporter. Bittersweet as it's yet another player of the majority who have left the tigers and improved greatly. People go on about high profile recruits, but our culture needs a reset desperately. However that may be.

I think it was something like 31 deg before kickoff so when they'll doing the Anzac ceremony, they were literally all sweating
Enjoying the broncos style of attack, their overall game is entertaining
They have speedsters across the park
All play gritty and tough
They're at the top for a reason

 

[madgey76]

I don’t really care where he ( Brokes) goes as long as he is gone, like everyone else here except his fan club I want him out asap, has a great pack off forwards in front off him and the useless tool still cannot deliver a reset or a try I’m over the little turd

 

[king_sirro]

Canberra has had a history of difficulty in recruiting key players since the glory days and has had to settle for the ones they could get and looking to England. A risk for both that they might take.

I think you will fond every half that played under Ricky has hated it. From Roosters, Sharks, Eels and Canberra.

I do believe he has learnt to treat them a little better though, so maybe he will be ok. It's a big risk for Brooks.

 

[Telltails]

I think you will fond every half that played under Ricky has hated it. From Roosters, Sharks, Eels and Canberra.

I do believe he has learnt to treat them a little better though, so maybe he will be ok. It's a big risk for Brooks.

Just as bigger risk career wise to extend here. I'd love to see him back himself elsewhere and push himself to earn the respect of a new team and fan base. Can only see more of the same here, which appears to have become numb to.

 

[king_sirro]

Just as bigger risk career wise to extend here. I'd love to see him back himself elsewhere and push himself to earn the respect of a new team and fan base. Can only see more of the same here, which appears to have become numb to.

Me too. And out of Sydney too, I think that would be key.

 

[Stevec]

What's the inside opinion on our regies centre Saukuru.. pretty sure he's top 30.. runs like talakai.. is he an actual prospect to be a future first grader..? If he is then would it be worth throwing him in like they're doing with Bula.. season isn't going too well.. maybe blood them all.. (matamua included)

The Saukaru that played the last Cup game against Parra was IMO the best of the backline I think he is called Livai Saukaru ? Since we really don't have any centers I wonder if he would be able to step up? There is another Saukaru called Apalasome Saukuru
I can vouch for the one who was center in KOE cup vs Parra .Try him what have we got to lose . Our 1-7 is like reserve grade anyway