Brooks out for the rest of the season

[batboy]

I'd rather Jacko move to 7 and Offa back to 13.

Makes sense - Probably won't happen....
But then, If Madden isn't rated by the new regime - He won't be there either way.

 

[batboy]

I like Brooks, but I think it's time to move on. As much for him as it is for us. At this point he is undoubtedly a better player than Madden is, but it's time.
One way to look at it is, if we replace Brooks with Madden, we can use the dollars saved to upgrade the the position in the 30 previously occupied by Garner. Plucking numbers from thin air: $800K (Brooks) + $300K (Garner) = $1.1M. So $1.1M - $400K (Madden) = $700k left for Garner's replacement = Liam Martin maybe??
In the right team, with good forwards, Brooks will kill it and the DT will get to write countless stories about how we let another one go; to that I say good luck, I'm happy for Luke!

Depends on your definition on the word replace...
- In this case, I can only assume you mean - Put someone else in the jersey...
No matter the someone else.

 

[Needaname]

I'd rather Jacko move to 7 and Offa back to 13.

Please no. Joffa’s form at Prop is equal to his form at lock. He is still producing even with slightly less minutes.

 

[rah53]

Last week is possibly the last time Brooks would have played for the Tigers. I can't see the club paying over a million to keep him.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

They're saying Madden is favourite to take over. If true that pretty much means the end for Hastings at 7 unless the other 3 halves get injured.

I'd say it's because they have trained the past fortnight with Hastings as lock & Brooks/Doeuhi either side, so Madden can come straight in for Brooks. If Hastings moves to half, it only gives the team a couple of days to change their shape in A & D.

 

[Demps]

Makes sense - Probably won't happen....
But then, If Madden isn't rated by the new regime - He won't be there either way.

Interested to see the next move.

 

[Demps]

Please no. Joffa’s form at Prop is equal to his form at lock. He is still producing even with slightly less minutes.
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So, he's good anywhere ? LOL

We will see what way they go.
I just prefer Jacko to 7.

Let's see.

 

[hank37w]

My entire existence has become a shambles. What do I do with my life now?

You'll be okay, just stop clowning around.

 

[jadtiger]

Not if he plays like he did last weekend.
That was close to the best 80 minutes any Wests Tiger has put in all year.

Yes he did play well but he is one of the people who always gets blamed when things don't work out well

 

[Demps]

Not if he plays like he did last weekend.
That was close to the best 80 minutes any Wests Tiger has put in all year.

Thought he didn't play to his best for the full 80


First half was definitely his best I've seen in a long time though.

 

[earl]

With both whipping boys not playing (Brools and Nofo) i fully expect to see Laurie tarred and feathered

Not if he plays like last week.

 

[TillLindemann]

Don't forget there is a future halves sensation playing NSW Cup for us this weekend, surely he will get a call up soon.

 

[Curaeus]

Results mean little at this stage of the season given where we are on the table so it's probably not a bad time to give a few more young blokes a go. Only way to see how they go against decent NRL opposition.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Shame for Brooksy, he was in career best form.

Reckon he should link up with whichever club Ben Gardiner ends up at.

Last weekend, BG unlocked the LB conundrum

 

[Needaname]

Don't forget there is a future halves sensation playing NSW Cup for us this weekend, surely he will get a call up soon.

Don't forget there is a future halves sensation playing NSW Cup for us this weekend, surely he will get a call up soon.

Oliver Gildart?

 

[earl]

Shame for Brooksy, he was in career best form.

I reckon playing him wider of the ruck makes a big difference. He can use his speed and ball playing out wide.

 

[TillLindemann]

Oliver Gildart?

Yes indeed, 2023 Dally M certainty.

 

[Demps]

My entire existence has become a shambles. What do I do with my life now?

Keep ya head up akhi 😂❤️

 

[Dennisspicer1]

How about Daine Laurie at half ????

I agree, try it, he is quick, he can turn on a dime, and defence good, i think he could be a brilliant half. Nothing to lose.

 

[TigersFan101]

I agree, try it, he is quick, he can turn on a dime, and defence good, i think he could be a brilliant half. Nothing to lose.

He did play Five Eight in his juniors and In penrith development systems