Just how good is Luke Brooks?
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@maxxy86 said:
maxxy86..you have every right to be a bit dubious about Brooks,last season wasnt all that good for him really,especially in defense,however Iam willing to let him show improvement in 2016,many have said that the hype surrounding him was big,but at NYC level in his own age group he could stand out,different kettle of fish in the big arena…he is a very talented guy who should in reality make it at NRL level,lets see what 2016 brings and then we can judge him on his improvement or form,as well as that he will have competition from some other players such as Rankin,its entirely up to Brooks to show what he is worth to our FG team...
supercoach
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I think Brooks although contracted with us till the end of 2017,has a get out clause and the ability to negotiate with other clubs this season. So with that in mind he will be hell bent on producing the goods to up his market price. Lots of players have stellar seasons when they are coming up for a contract renewal
I like Brooks. Nice young man, with lots of potential. Really needs to improve his defence, stop throwing those stupid forward passes and start using his footy smarts to close out tight games. 2016 will show us if he's the one the WT need, to take them where they need to be.
I hope he stays injury free and can leads us, in to the finals this year. :sign:
I hope he stays injury free and can leads us, in to the finals this year. :sign:
Byron_Bay_Fan
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Maybe he does Serena William's trick - getting fit during the early rounds
westTAHger
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A lot of teams did their homework, on how to minimise Luke Brooks impact in a game.
Run a lot of traffic his way, making him defend more, there-fore tiring him out, resulting in flat attack.
Or was he suffering from 2nd year syndrome ?
Run a lot of traffic his way, making him defend more, there-fore tiring him out, resulting in flat attack.
Or was he suffering from 2nd year syndrome ?
tsjonathan
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Withought digressing too much would you all say Brooks and Moses or any half in the comp (except Thurston) have the ability to shine with 2016 tigers forward pack?
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Are you implying that you could put any average half in a team with a gun forward pack and they'd kill it? I think too much emphasis gets placed on forward packs in relation to how halves perform, i understand totally that if your pack is dominant then it makes it easier for your halves. But packs very rarely dominaye for 80mins, every side gets their chance to be on the front foot in every game at some stage and that's when your half needs to put his stamp om the game and make sure his team stays on the front foot for as long as possible by making correct decisions and playing smart football, clever kick placement is vital in giving the opposition the ball where you want them to have it and i feel that Brooks doesn't take the game by the scruff of the neck when given the opportunity and really control it for that time. Great halfbacks do something when their team needs it Brooks doesn't yet.
Shane Perry says hi.
tsjonathan
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@TIGER said:
Just saying the halves are as only as good as a dominant forward pack and I really cannot recall any tigers forwards in history being "dominant", can you? Not saying they'd "kill it" but it would certainly make their jobs a lot easier.
supercoach
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I was a little bored last night so I went and revisited the match highlights from most of our games last year,there were a couple of games I could not bear to see, but with the emotion of last year well and truly subsided I was amazed how well Brooks actually went barring some bloopers in defence. For a bloke who by a lot of judges was well down on form and sure did some good things.
Very hard to standout and be on top of your game when the 17 players are struggling to put it together as a unit. Fingers crossed he and the other 17 will get it together more often and not in 2016
Very hard to standout and be on top of your game when the 17 players are struggling to put it together as a unit. Fingers crossed he and the other 17 will get it together more often and not in 2016
InBenjiWeTrust
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We had last year the best and most consistent Aus NRL prop - Aaron Woods.
Seumanufagai was our 2nd best prop.
The problem props were: Galloway, Taupau and Sue, who were hit and miss and only played 20-30 minutes per game, it did not help that Sue and Galloway were often injured and Taupau suspended.
The additional problem was our 2nd row: Lawrence and Sironen, they straggled on their own in defence (especially with lateral movement), and could no provide much help to Brooks/Moses.
Seumanufagai was our 2nd best prop.
The problem props were: Galloway, Taupau and Sue, who were hit and miss and only played 20-30 minutes per game, it did not help that Sue and Galloway were often injured and Taupau suspended.
The additional problem was our 2nd row: Lawrence and Sironen, they straggled on their own in defence (especially with lateral movement), and could no provide much help to Brooks/Moses.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/johnathan-thurston-sees-bright-future-for-luke-brooks-but-worries-about-his-lack-of-mentors/news-story/9c79a45a4d57805aca7721b975b97449
Johnathan Thurston sees bright future for Luke Brooks but worries about his lack of mentors
February 4, 2016 7:59pm
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JOHNATHAN Thurston admits he feels sorry for promising Wests Tigers half Luke Brooks.
The greatest playmaker in the game believes not having a more experienced seven to learn under can impact a young player’s development but was full of praise for the cub when asked to name the young half who he believes has a bright future in the game.
When Thurston first burst onto the scene for the Bulldogs back in 2002 he was contending with Braith Anasta and Brent Sherwin for a place in the halves.
Not only did that provide Thurston with stiff competition for his preferred position but it meant he had two experienced players to learn the subtleties of the game from.
It’s a luxury Brooks has not been afforded with the 21-year-old who debuted in 2013, the senior half in a young Tigers team with his co-pilot Mitchell Moses, 21, debuting the year after.
While Thurston ultimately left the Bulldogs in order to cement a starting spot in first grade, his three years in the top grade serving his apprenticeship under Sherwin and Anasta provided lessons which were invaluable.
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Brent Sherwin played a key role in Johnathan Thurston’s early development.
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“It’s tough when you’re at that age and you get thrown into it without having the leaders around you that play in that position and I think those boys (Brooks and Moses) are doing a great job without having that leadership around them.”
TEDESCO: Cub trio unlikely to stay together
In the past five years the Tigers have lost halves Robert Lui, Jacob Miller, Benji Marshall, Braith Anasta and Blake Austin.
While the bulk of those departures were out of the joint venture’s hands, the emergence of Brooks and Moses played a role in Austin’s move to Canberra.
The club backed the inexperienced duo to rise to the challenge, having dominated at the lower levels as they ascended to the NRL.
After starring in his NRL debut against the Dragons three years ago, Brooks drew comparisons from fans and experts alike to that of eighth Immortal Andrew Johns.
Branded ‘the next Joey’ by the media, Thurston believes that kind of pressure is something no kid needs, regardless of how good he is.
“It’s unfair pressure,” Thurston said of the lofty expectations placed on the youngster.
“It comes from what development officers and coaches say about them.
“What the media hypes up — I was lucky coming through, Braith was playing for Australia at the time and Brent Sherwin was at the height of his game.
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Luke Brooks has been thrust straight into the spotlight.
“I was lucky to have those boys to learn off and that put me in good stead for my career.”
Having little choice but to embrace the pressure, Brooks believes 2016 will not only be a turning point for him and his halves partner but the team as a whole.
“At the start (of my career) I didn’t feel any pressure,” Brooks told foxsports.com.au.
“Once you start to lose a few games, you start to feel it a bit.
“I’ve played with Mitch, all my junior footy. We know each other’s game and we’re comfortable with each other.
“There’s a lot of players in the team I’ve played a lot of footy with and Mitch’s played a lot of footy, which makes it a lot easier.
“We’re starting to learn and deal with the pressure and hopefully we can gel together this year.”
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This is a good enough quote for me
“Young Luke Brooks for the Tigers is still learning the game but an amazing talent and no doubt he’ll be a representative star of the future,” Thurston told foxsports.com.au.
Johnathan Thurston sees bright future for Luke Brooks but worries about his lack of mentors
February 4, 2016 7:59pm
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JOHNATHAN Thurston admits he feels sorry for promising Wests Tigers half Luke Brooks.
The greatest playmaker in the game believes not having a more experienced seven to learn under can impact a young player’s development but was full of praise for the cub when asked to name the young half who he believes has a bright future in the game.
When Thurston first burst onto the scene for the Bulldogs back in 2002 he was contending with Braith Anasta and Brent Sherwin for a place in the halves.
Not only did that provide Thurston with stiff competition for his preferred position but it meant he had two experienced players to learn the subtleties of the game from.
It’s a luxury Brooks has not been afforded with the 21-year-old who debuted in 2013, the senior half in a young Tigers team with his co-pilot Mitchell Moses, 21, debuting the year after.
While Thurston ultimately left the Bulldogs in order to cement a starting spot in first grade, his three years in the top grade serving his apprenticeship under Sherwin and Anasta provided lessons which were invaluable.
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Brent Sherwin played a key role in Johnathan Thurston’s early development.
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“It’s tough when you’re at that age and you get thrown into it without having the leaders around you that play in that position and I think those boys (Brooks and Moses) are doing a great job without having that leadership around them.”
TEDESCO: Cub trio unlikely to stay together
In the past five years the Tigers have lost halves Robert Lui, Jacob Miller, Benji Marshall, Braith Anasta and Blake Austin.
While the bulk of those departures were out of the joint venture’s hands, the emergence of Brooks and Moses played a role in Austin’s move to Canberra.
The club backed the inexperienced duo to rise to the challenge, having dominated at the lower levels as they ascended to the NRL.
After starring in his NRL debut against the Dragons three years ago, Brooks drew comparisons from fans and experts alike to that of eighth Immortal Andrew Johns.
Branded ‘the next Joey’ by the media, Thurston believes that kind of pressure is something no kid needs, regardless of how good he is.
“It’s unfair pressure,” Thurston said of the lofty expectations placed on the youngster.
“It comes from what development officers and coaches say about them.
“What the media hypes up — I was lucky coming through, Braith was playing for Australia at the time and Brent Sherwin was at the height of his game.
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Luke Brooks has been thrust straight into the spotlight.
“I was lucky to have those boys to learn off and that put me in good stead for my career.”
Having little choice but to embrace the pressure, Brooks believes 2016 will not only be a turning point for him and his halves partner but the team as a whole.
“At the start (of my career) I didn’t feel any pressure,” Brooks told foxsports.com.au.
“Once you start to lose a few games, you start to feel it a bit.
“I’ve played with Mitch, all my junior footy. We know each other’s game and we’re comfortable with each other.
“There’s a lot of players in the team I’ve played a lot of footy with and Mitch’s played a lot of footy, which makes it a lot easier.
“We’re starting to learn and deal with the pressure and hopefully we can gel together this year.”
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This is a good enough quote for me
“Young Luke Brooks for the Tigers is still learning the game but an amazing talent and no doubt he’ll be a representative star of the future,” Thurston told foxsports.com.au.
you've got to worry about the state of the media these days. the same story just gets re-hashed. If someone in the media gets new quote from someone involved in the NRL they just add it to their existing data base of stories. Change a few words around, then publish it as a new story.
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