Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[hank37w]

Hang on journos, he has rejected the offer and is going to market. Does not mean he is leaving the Tigers, just not happy with 1st offer. I’ll believe it when there are direct quotes from the Club, Brooks or his manager that he is leaving. Could be like Mitchell Moses with Parra.

Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if we shit ourselves and offer top dollar for Luke to be a one club player either.

 

[Kaito]

So was I. He and Tyson Gamble were killing it in reserves. Josh went and Tyson lost his mojo.

Yeman! I remember those days haha

 

[hank37w]

Brooks to Parra 5/8 2024 and beyond, just saying

If he happens to win a premiership with Moses, not sure how I'd feel though

Would really be a fairy tale for that pair.

 

[tiger_one]

Would really be a fairy tale for that pair.

Shivers! Fancy being reverse hoodwinked by Moses, Arthur and those slimies!

 

[tony soprano]

Recruitment has been nowhere near where it needs to be to be competitive.

Happy for the current guys to be moved on.

 

[Camel2281]

I think Wakeham has been pretty good for us, not brilliant-but a great goal kicker

Last Thursday he was atrocious

 

[weststigerman]

Fulton’s first experience of the constant leaks from Lee.

Why can’t he just keep his mouth shut?

 

[Camel2281]

Whatever the dynamics, do it after the season is done and dusted. Horrible mismanagement.

Was reported that we moved to Secure Fulton quickly due to him being wanted by Saints and Newcastle, I get the impression McDonnell left during the season because he threw his toys out of the pram

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

Metcalf would be a great 7.

He said the other day his goal is to become a 7

Yep, Metcalf looks decent. Other options that have been touted as good are Volkman (Nz) and Sanders from Eels

 

[Camel2281]

Of course I'm only speculating but I thought the latest offer to retain Brooks was way below market expectations for a half and his desire to leave is not a surprise.

But but but Paws kept saying Brooks was loyal to the Tigers. Bloke was only ever loyal to a paycheck. It's absolutely no coincidence that his recent form improvement and only decent year of 2018 were contract years.

 

[TYGA]

But but but Paws kept saying Brooks was loyal to the Tigers. Bloke was only ever loyal to a paycheck. It's absolutely no coincidence that his recent form improvement and only decent year of 2018 were contract years.

Underrated post this. Contract year players ones to avoid.

 

[batboy]

Underrated post this. Contract year players ones to avoid.

Under rated how?
It’s not factual!!

2018 was the first year of his new contract - not contract year at all.

These blokes are like an empty vessel - the loudest in the fleet.. but also the emptiest.

 

[Camel2281]

I must admit I’m not up with exactly what he did but if De Belin and Lodge can play I’m pretty sure Brown isn’t gone forever.

They said on the news he grabbed a girl's boobs 5 occasions on the df unwantedly. Hence the 5 charges

 

[Camel2281]

Under rated how?
It’s not factual!!

2018 was the first year of his new contract - not contract year at all.

These blokes are like an empty vessel - the loudest in the fleet.. but also the emptiest.

Sorry pal, his current four year deal started in 2020 and signed at the beginning of 2019 under Madge after he came available Nov 1 of 2018 (a contract year). 2020, 21, 22 and 23. That's four years. Sorry you cannot count.

 

[Odessa]

We have 0 halves for 2024. I hope to god the club knows what they are doing, but the track record would suggest otherwise.

Mate I would play Justin Matamua at half back in the next game he played his junior footy at half back has played first grade can tackle has a great long pass and knows the plays and structure

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

At the very best, Benji is not yet ready to coach a first grade side. At worst, it will be a disaster.

Yeah it’s an unknown quantity I dunno if he’s ready or not but if Sheens walks he won’t have a choice.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

What will top this all off will be when Laurie plays 5/8th sets up some tries looks good and then accepts a contract at another club.

Not only can’t we attract a half from another club even of our own has knocked us back.

Lee’s comments said he knocked us back and will look at the market, if Brooks comes back we will go from there. Not we will continue to negotiate. Brooks rejected us.

 

[batboy]

Deal was signed in 2018...
'Contract year' is known as the year before you have no contract, Not the year before that.
Which was 2019

I can count....
You're just another empty vessel....

Edit**
Funny how this year (His last) is 'Contract Year' but it was the 2nd last year for the last Contract..

 

[batboy]

What will top this all off will be when Laurie plays 5/8th sets up some tries looks good and then accepts a contract at another club.

There's 2 happenings in that short sentence I pray we don't ever have to witness....

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

But but but Paws kept saying Brooks was loyal to the Tigers. Bloke was only ever loyal to a paycheck. It's absolutely no coincidence that his recent form improvement and only decent year of 2018 were contract years.

You’re not wrong he’s been getting overs for years, not his fault mind you. But as soon as we present a contract in and around his actual worth he’s off.
I’m not fussed if he goes he’s a limited footballer, him forcing our hand to go to market and get a half is probably in our and his best interests.
Despite the fact there’s very little available atm there would be players who’s path is blocked who would jump at the chances Brooks has had.