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Definitely not Benji, he's steering the side around too well and has to stay at 6 or 7 if Brooks was to be moved. Headache for Cleary over the coming weeks with Liddle looking to force his way back also.
Any chance Brooks to 9 when Reynolds Returns?
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Definitely not Benji, he's steering the side around too well and has to stay at 6 or 7 if Brooks was to be moved. Headache for Cleary over the coming weeks with Liddle looking to force his way back also.
weststigers
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We really don't need to tinker with anything at the moment. There is a rotational hooker or utility spot up for grabs and that's where Reynolds should come back.
He'll need to build fitness after doing the hammy anyway.
He'll need to build fitness after doing the hammy anyway.
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I read the article about Ennis before Eddie posted his.
Roar_Power
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I think Brooks to Hooker is a great idea to accommodate Reynolds and add some more mongrel, starch and an element of attack to the team. Brooks could be a great long term number 9 in my opinion.
Interesting times and great to have selection headaches for once with this team. Making the last 30 years (bar 05) of my life a distant memory….
Interesting times and great to have selection headaches for once with this team. Making the last 30 years (bar 05) of my life a distant memory….
Brooks defending in the middle is a non-issue in my opinion. The middle is the easiest place to defend, hookers generally just throw themselves in front of the big boppers and hold on for the ride. Have a look at Farah, Cook, Friend, even Smith, they're not making dominating, one on one tackles. He'd just need a spare set of lungs if he wanted to get through 80.
hammertime
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Until we lose a game, or a half gets injured, Josh can play reserves.
jirskyr
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I wouldn't say no until it was tried at least once or twice. Not a crazy idea.
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They are my thoughts too, Russell. However, I'm not totally against the idea of Brooks to 9 IF Liddle fails to spark our attack. With Reynolds reportedly still a few weeks ago, no decision needs to be made now anyway. A lot of water to flow under the bridge in the meantime.
innsaneink
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Oh…
I watched Ivan on Fox..from his comments I think he's happy with Brooks at 7....
Didn't they say in pre-season Josh would be spending time at 9..i dunno
Off the bench when he returns for mine as the utility..Des even used him there effectively..
Tiger_Steve
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Brooks will not be moved from 7\. Ivan is working hard on making Brooks a consistent 7\. Benji making a good argument to stay at 6\. Reynolds will play utility covering 6 and 9\. That will be plan 1 I reckon
GNR4LIFE
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Of course, Brooks hammys could go at any minute, just like grubs and make all this debate moot. If not, grub wears 14, a straight swap for McIlwrick, a player I like, but is too vanilla. I think long term this season we’ll see a Reynolds/Liddle rotation, unless Marshall or Brooks go down, shifting grub into the halves and Killer back onto the bench.
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Here we go, two rounds in with our half outplaying both his rivals, one deemed by many to be the best in the game and the other the protege that some were asking why ours can't play like him.
We have won both those games with Brooks playing halfback and doing the job of a halfback. I too have enjoyed the new look Benji playing the way he has with adaptations to his game and particularly during the absence of his seven for ten minutes. Still, for mine, you are kidding yourselves if you think he has been playing as anything other than the role of a six, a supporting role where he gets to pick and choose his moments, which is of course his forte.
I am really happy with the combination and expect our play to become more expansive and playing at the line against different opponents. Cleary had already chosen to use a half in the role of substitute hooker, which was to be Reynolds, so he may as well take that place on the bench unless something changes game or injury wise.
We have won both those games with Brooks playing halfback and doing the job of a halfback. I too have enjoyed the new look Benji playing the way he has with adaptations to his game and particularly during the absence of his seven for ten minutes. Still, for mine, you are kidding yourselves if you think he has been playing as anything other than the role of a six, a supporting role where he gets to pick and choose his moments, which is of course his forte.
I am really happy with the combination and expect our play to become more expansive and playing at the line against different opponents. Cleary had already chosen to use a half in the role of substitute hooker, which was to be Reynolds, so he may as well take that place on the bench unless something changes game or injury wise.
Brooks has done a great job at 7 this year. In the two tight games we have played I believe he has played the type of game Ivan has instructed him to play. Nothing flashy just solid stuff for the full 80 minutes.
When Reynolds comes back I would have Reynolds coming of the bench. And slot in where needed. When the dummy half needs a break, I'll think it will be a mixture of Reynolds and ET. I don't think Reynolds will be at DH for every tackle of the set but will pick his moments.
When Reynolds comes back I would have Reynolds coming of the bench. And slot in where needed. When the dummy half needs a break, I'll think it will be a mixture of Reynolds and ET. I don't think Reynolds will be at DH for every tackle of the set but will pick his moments.
The_Patriot
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I think Reynolds comes straight back into 5/8\. benji the 14
Its Ivans plan A
Its Ivans plan A
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