Jedi_Tiger
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could be worse he could be injured like your man mate
you will be happy whe Brooks is re-signed
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you will be happy whe Brooks is re-signed
Halbrowne61
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Totally agree, current system is broken.
Jedi_Tiger
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hill challenged it doubt it gets back in
liltiger
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It's not that it's just broken, it's blatantly obvious there's rorting going on and the N.R.L just sit down and do nothing.
Tiger_claws
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Don’t get me wrong, he scored the best individual try I have seen in junior reps. Whilst scoring that try though he had 2 players at 2 different times unmarked but he took on the defenders himself, the bloke can play. Maybe his attitude was like that because Adrian had alot of sway at the Roosters. I would love for us to get Connor Tracey.
liltiger
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When Hill challenged it there wernt semi professional comps in America, Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe set up. There's no restraint of trade if they don't like it they can freely apply their trade there or in the super league. Bugger the players and rlpa.
Jedi_Tiger
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is it not precedent now?
RLPA is pretty powerful mate they can't even get a bargaining agreement sorted no way they get a draft across the line.
who funds the junior leagues why should we fund balmain and south West if the juniors head into a draft, the NRL would need to fund the junior leagues.
Not saying a draft isn't the right way to gojust can't see it happening
Jedi_Tiger
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if I had of had any sway with the coaching staff I sure as hell wouldn't have had Douihie in the 6
so no wasn't me
liltiger
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I can't see it happening either but it would be the best way to start to sort this kind of stuff out. The N.R.L seriously need to start doing something though. One thing that Def needs to happen is about 6 - 7 clubs need to band togeather and scream about it. The Raiders on their own will just be dismissed, bit when half the comp come out then that would compel the N.R.L to act.
All in fun man, I know you're a good sport.
I think we have some understanding around AD now - why he was so poor this year. A lot of hesitance and reluctancy around any physical stuff or pushing his body in regards to any attacking plays.
As soon as he did, he broke down.
His body hasn't been right.
We don't know what the future holds but it'll be hard, both physically and being away from the game for so long.
I wish him all the best and hope for a good recovery.
Chipofftheoldblock
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Connor Tracey could be our Nick Hynes either at 5/8 or HB. I just love the way he plays, just a natural footballer who can both ways - structured and eyes up. I dont think he would cost the earth but you can sell him the line of build the club around you.....he is not a marquee player but someone who if given the chance, could develop into one.
Jedi_Tiger
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mate all good, it is shocking re AD though. Rugby is softer he could do ok there coming back from injury or SL
As for Brooks geez mate even I am losing patience and faith lol
liltiger
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Jedi are you starting to come around from the dark side
I'm not buying the Chad talk - but that'd be the worst halves pairing in the comp.
Not a good idea imo.
Jedi_Tiger
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Chad is not playing good tonight but he can steer the ship. Who else other than Sezer ? we won't get Dodd.
As for Brooks think only thing saving him is long service discount and the fact he will probably take a salary of 450k probably keeps him as a 6 only at the club. if he is the 7 next year God no
Do hope we promote Da Silva next year and play him off bench
There's rumours floating around the club won't offer Brooks a contract....
I'm not sure about that, but it'd be nice if it plays out like that.
A brand new halves pairing in 2024 that can actually compete. 🤞
The fact that Brooks has been on the open market for 6 months and hasn't had a contract offer from anyone tells you exactly why we shouldn't be offering him another contract
upthetigers
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🙏 Townsend > Brooks
old_man_tiger
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The Chad and Brooks is vomit
The Chad and a Taafe or Tracey type prospect is ok, you basically say to the 6 we want to build a top 4 squad around them and the Chad is to help us with phase 1 (which is winning a single game in the next 2 years)
The Chad and a Taafe or Tracey type prospect is ok, you basically say to the 6 we want to build a top 4 squad around them and the Chad is to help us with phase 1 (which is winning a single game in the next 2 years)
I can’t see them going into next season with Smith & Wakeham. Unless we snag 2 halves can see Brooks running around next season (unless Raiders snap him up).
