OFFICIAL Jock Madden #244

[TigerNeddyK]

Let's all hope our club has or is re-signing him. It would not be a good look for him to follow Tuilagi out the front door.

I agree, I’ve always said that he is a real live one. I’d love to see the tigers build the club around him. He has all the skills, was a talent from an early age, has been groomed for the big league since under 8s, and he does not over play his hand.. also the other players like plating next to him, you can see the way he brings them into the game, he is a little general.. I’m a fan

 

[TigerNeddyK]

rubbish

My 2 year old female kitten has more idea on how to control and win a game of Rugby League than Brooks!

 

[tigerap]

Exactly how I feel. He needs to keep getting that experience. I hope they stick with him all year. When Hastings come back, Brooks should move to 9 or the bench, allowing us to axe Peachey.

Brooks actually looked okay at 9 when Peachy was in the bin....good service and I think he put a kick in too

 

[Geo]

Jock had his best game for us..

Tough break at the end..

Good signs..

 

[Canberratiger]

I reckon we can see enough in Madden (raw but cheap) to move forward with him instead of Brooks (supposed $900k). I'm not a hater or lover of Brooks but last night did it for me. The game was begging for him to rip it up.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

we have Brooks for next year and Madden unsigned. I think club will let Madden go and stick with Brooks to accompany Hastings and douhie along with Api and Papali in 2023

We need a reserve half back and he has shown he is up to first grade. I’d sign him for a few years and decide the future of the club after that.

 

[Viking Warrior]

If he played for another club he'd be a player the forum would be saying we should sign. Very Cronk like imo

 

[tig_prmz]

Jock showed a lot of promise and a little more creativity than Brooks.

Madden should remember this feeling and learn from it. But the reason they were able to put in that kick was because of Brooks lazy arm giving a penalty anyway.

Madden will be at the least a solid first grader from what I can see.

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

Exactly how I feel. He needs to keep getting that experience. I hope they stick with him all year. When Hastings come back, Brooks should move to 9 or the bench, allowing us to axe Peachey.

Yeah I would like to see something like that. And then when AD comes back I’d reevaluate where he slides in based on cohesion etc of the team.

 

[earl]

Better than Brooks

He is about the same level at this point. The point is that he is only starting so he could get better.

 

[earl]

Exactly how I feel. He needs to keep getting that experience. I hope they stick with him all year. When Hastings come back, Brooks should move to 9 or the bench, allowing us to axe Peachey.

I like this idea however I'd consider Brooks at fullback as well. He tries hard, he is quick, he puts in some good kicks and he can tackle but he is robotic in the halves. I don't think he can remain in the halves especially with us having 3 other players as good options in the halves.

I still want to see Hastings and Doueihi as our halves. Those two would score us more points.

 

[twentyforty]

we have Brooks for next year and Madden unsigned. I think club will let Madden go and stick with Brooks to accompany Hastings and douhie along with Api and Papali in 2023

Surely we need to keep both Madden and Brooks?

 

[Spartan117]

Madden is definitely part of the Future.

He did his best to show leadership in last nights game.

 

[Spartan117]

My 2 year old female kitten has more idea on how to control and win a game of Rugby League than Brooks!

Sign the Kitten Up, Brooks to the nights.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Jock had a fair game he wasnt outstanding tough break at the end, he should have just tapped it into touch. Woulda coulda shoulda. Between him and out 900k halfback there is a cigarette paper Books is playing like he doesnt want to be here. He needs to move on for himself and we need that separation as well, its like we are in an abusive relationship. I would keep Jock and let Luke go but easier said than done.

 

[Newtown]

My 2 year old female kitten has more idea on how to control and win a game of Rugby League than Brooks!

Give it a break. Good luck to your kitten.

 

[twentyforty]

I hope Madge puts Hastings at 13 on his return, leaving Brooks and Madden in the halves. If Hastings wants to get his hands on the ball he can still do that which will push our halves out another pass off the ruck.
If Madden is playing for a contract, at least give him that opportunity.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

I would not get too excited - he killed a few plays last night by going in the wrong direction.

But his kicking game alone should see him ahead of Brooks.

 

[earl]

Surely we need to keep both Madden and Brooks?

We don't need to keep Brooks. We have plenty of options in the halves. We should be keeping Madden.

 

[Fish88]

I would not get too excited - he killed a few plays last night by going in the wrong direction.

But his kicking game alone should see him ahead of Brooks.

His kicking game is already better than Brooks it could be argued. Was so good to see one of our halves kick from 40 to 50 out and get it to sit in the in goal. Can’t remember when we last had that. Plus he’s eager and wants the ball and attacks the line. He plays direct and engages the defence