Luke Brooks #167

[crazycat]

I was thinking the other day, are the 5/8's of this competition getting a free ride? Most are offering very little. They have games where they do the odd good thing, the odd average thing, and generally stay quiet throughout the game. Munster is the exception obviously, but watch others closely, they have minimal impact on the game but because they are wearing 6 rather then 7 they escape criticism.

So I guess what I'm getting at is, if Luke Brooks plays exactly like he has the past 3 games (parra, manly, Penrith), but is playing 6 next year, is that acceptable with him being on 650k? In comparison to other sixers I think its more then good enough. Just find that organising 7 somehow.

I was watching Penrith play and saw the opposite.
Nathan Cleary could plan out the attack, the big forward pack left him undisturbed to do kicking and strategy.

Luai seemed to be getting involved in everything to help the team cross the line. (obviously not last game).

Likewise Souths and easts. Cody and Keary would definately be instrumental in getting the ball over the tryline and doing what was needed to be done. It's just that they did not have to be in the grind of every play. They could be a tad sneeky.

A commentator said something on the radio that was just so true:
Campbell Graham is killing it at Centre. Manu and Mitchell, when at Centre really helped propel easts forward.

a Centre isn't allowed to roam like a 5/8 or fullback. yet they can be vital to the attack on that side. Jamie Lyon comes to mind from Manly, put an out of favour 5/8 from parra into the centres and suddenly you have an attack weapon.

 

[hugh1954]

One dominant game in ages.

Let's see more than 1 in a row.

Yes one game we see things that we pay him millions to do weekly , like to see consistency before I shout his name from the roof tops

 

[cktiger]

Congrats on learning about hashtags in your weekly old farts technology class. You should be proud of yourself make sure to tell the grandkids tomorrow.

You mean the pound sign sonny boy?

 

[diedpretty]

Would love to know the tackle stats for 11, 12 & 13.

NRL stats has them at 26, 36 , 27 with an efficiency rate of around 93%.

 

[Bigscreentv]

Absolutely right- the forwards are putting the team in contention. It allows limited players to do things well. Nobody has declared Brooks to be akin to Andrew Johns.

The Cowboys nearly won a comp on the back of outstanding forwards & Chad Townsend & Tom Dearden.

Is Brooks paid too much? Yes, probably. On a smaller contract, is he a viable option behind a good forward pack?

I think if he keeps playing like he did last night he’s definitely a viable option.

If his confidence keeps improving his running will improve too. Having backs like Toa, Bula and Tupou who can give a threat takes the predictability away too.

 

[batboy]

I find it funny how Brooksy’s teammates all suggest how bad they feel for him. Then most weeks they don’t chase hard or contest his high kicks or convert the few chances we have into points. They are the ones who can help him turn it around like they did last night.

Even on Brooks last kick dead...
Stefano stood to the side of the Ruck as a block for the kick...
I'm like - Finally!!

These blokes are learning to play the game... (Hopefully)

 

[hammertime]

Amazing game by brooksy! I'm just hoping that the wet weather didn't mask all those grubbers which would usually roll dead.

Let's hope he can back it up

 

[jrtiger]

let’s lay off him for a week. kicked brilliantly and actually led the side around.

 

[TrueTiger]

let’s lay off him for a week. kicked brilliantly and actually led the side around.

I can tell you that as you know I have been critical of Luke many times,I also have said that his partners have over played him,Benji and AD mainly while others were makeshift partners for him over the years....Having said that and Im more than happy to be proven wrong and I have played and watched the game for years.but its no fluke that LB has played his best 2 games this year against Manly and Penrith,2 strong teams,why you ask,because for all the bagging Wakeham gets,he compliments Luke and they both play well together and thats why he was bought to us mid preseason and Sheens knows whats needed...
Our 1 6 7 9 are just starting to get it right and the forwards have been very,very good since the start and the kinks are now being ironed out...Great win last night well deserved and special shout out to Brooksy,he is coming out of his shell but needs to perform like that consistently from now on...

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Please complete the form and hand in by 9am

Ridiculous trolling.

He is still a cancer on the club in spite of one reasonably good performance for the season.

 

[liltiger]

Please complete the form and hand in by 9am

Might decide to get it done in ten years, only seems fair.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

I think if he keeps playing like he did last night he’s definitely a viable option.

If his confidence keeps improving his running will improve too. Having backs like Toa, Bula and Tupou who can give a threat takes the predictability away too.

This team has had to find a way to come good , the positives of it is in my opinion we are now only one Centre and a genuine 7 short of being close to top 4 team and yet have millions available on the cap. Throw in some sparkling kids in dev and Good times ahead

 

[liltiger]

The Tigers kept both Panfers Halfs very quiet , we owned them

Loves Ice's charge down on Clearys kick, he read it perfectly, really starting to hit his stride.

 

[Winston Churchill]

Ridiculous trolling.

He is still a cancer on the club in spite of one reasonably good performance for the season.

Careful, the Stockholm syndrome is strong with this lot. After 1 game they want to shower him with praise and give him a knighthood for finally actually doing his million dollar job.........only 10 years in the making to get that 1 performance.

Back it up now for the next 15 games.

 

[The Ladies Man]

@hobbo1 is quiet 🤣🤣
Copped the hammer.
Brooks is free from getting punted this week haha

 

[Winston Churchill]

Wringing poms are never happy!😖

By only stating Brooks finally did his job, had a blinding opening 180 seconds, made a second 40/20 and kicked dead at the end to kill the game, yet blatantly stuffed up set after set in the attacking 20 the whole game, that translates to whinging to you. Ok 👌

Wish I was that easily pleased.

Wonder what your thoughts are on the 1-7 this season or the last decade of missed finals.

Here it is for everyone with their delicate knickers a knot;

Brooks finally played at NRL level last night.

Only took 8 rounds, the best praise he should be given. Now let's see if he can do it again and again and again and again. We all know the answer to that.

 

[innsaneink]

I'm happy for lb and all of em... Give em a break for a week at least.. We won ffs be happy

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Well done Luke. Your kicking game was tremendous in all aspects.
Even the last kick of the game (drilling it dead) was well thought out and executed.
Clearest he has looked with his decision making in quite some time.

 

[Tiger Woods]

Brooks & wakeham are slowly starting to gel together
Its was good to see them smiling & hi fiving each other
Hopefully they will keep improving the combo each week

 

[Tim Sheens]

Brooks & wakeham are slowly starting to gel together
Its was good to see them smiling & hi fiving each other
Hopefully they will keep improving the combo each week

Wrote somewhat similarly not long ago in the team vs Dragons thread regarding combinations and continuity, with our WT hopefully running out the same spine for the third consecutive week against them.