Luke Brooks - Mega Thread

[jirskyr]

Go on facebook and you will get your answer straight away lol



Facebook has swung like the US Elections. All the supporters of Luke Brooks are out today.

Its probably about 70-30 in favour of letting him go over there but his defenders are coming out of the woodwork.

He must have a big family because no Tigers supporter, with even just a tiny bit of knowledge of the game, would be supporting him right now.

There are many reasons why this team hasn’t fired or made the finals in recent years, but having Luke Brooks flounder around in the number 7 is the major one. We’ve tried changing just about everything and everyone except Brooks over recent times and we’re still the same inept team. There’s a common denominator here, the writing is on the wall, though about 4 years too late.

It’s Facebook. Any casual pleb can have an opinion


As opposed to the strict qualification requirements we have here?

This place isn’t perfect, but the opinions are a lot more edumacated

Lol , ironic you typed educated incorrectly

Are you being ironic yourself? It was intentional.

 

[BAGNF05]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

My criticism has been more aimed at #4 mate. Brooks and Noff came up with some rubbish though.


I understand that you are criticising the centre on the left edge but I find it ironic that in a thread crucifying Brooks, that someone (not picking on you) states "it wasnt the day for five eights to dictate".

I didn’t see Doueihi do anything too bad. Was just responding to someone calling him useless. Couple of ugly long kicks? From what I saw he didn’t let in 6 tries.


As Ive said in another thread, I think Brooks performance has taken the spotlight off Doueihi. I thought he had a poor game in attack (defended ok). Time will tell,

Both halves would much prefer a dry track and for that my criticism of them has been limited. It’s the horrible efforts in D I can’t look past.

 

[Tiger5150]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

My criticism has been more aimed at #4 mate. Brooks and Noff came up with some rubbish though.


I understand that you are criticising the centre on the left edge but I find it ironic that in a thread crucifying Brooks, that someone (not picking on you) states "it wasnt the day for five eights to dictate".

I didn’t see Doueihi do anything too bad. Was just responding to someone calling him useless. Couple of ugly long kicks? From what I saw he didn’t let in 6 tries.


As Ive said in another thread, I think Brooks performance has taken the spotlight off Doueihi. I thought he had a poor game in attack (defended ok). Time will tell,

Both halves would much prefer a dry track and for that my criticism of them has been limited. It’s the horrible efforts in D I can’t look past.

Fair enough although I don think this is the thread for limited criticism of Brooks.

Luke Keary seemed to handle the wet ok though. Bit of a freak that kid. Good Oakhill boy.

 

[tony soprano]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

My criticism has been more aimed at #4 mate. Brooks and Noff came up with some rubbish though.


I understand that you are criticising the centre on the left edge but I find it ironic that in a thread crucifying Brooks, that someone (not picking on you) states "it wasnt the day for five eights to dictate".

I didn’t see Doueihi do anything too bad. Was just responding to someone calling him useless. Couple of ugly long kicks? From what I saw he didn’t let in 6 tries.


As Ive said in another thread, I think Brooks performance has taken the spotlight off Doueihi. I thought he had a poor game in attack (defended ok). Time will tell,

Agree,

 

[BAGNF05]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

My criticism has been more aimed at #4 mate. Brooks and Noff came up with some rubbish though.


I understand that you are criticising the centre on the left edge but I find it ironic that in a thread crucifying Brooks, that someone (not picking on you) states "it wasnt the day for five eights to dictate".

I didn’t see Doueihi do anything too bad. Was just responding to someone calling him useless. Couple of ugly long kicks? From what I saw he didn’t let in 6 tries.


As Ive said in another thread, I think Brooks performance has taken the spotlight off Doueihi. I thought he had a poor game in attack (defended ok). Time will tell,

Both halves would much prefer a dry track and for that my criticism of them has been limited. It’s the horrible efforts in D I can’t look past.


Fair enough although I don think this is the thread for limited criticism of Brooks.

Luke Keary seemed to handle the wet ok though. Bit of a freak that kid. Good Oakhill boy.

Fair enough, I tend to get into chit chat and forget what the thread is about, apologies

 

[tony soprano]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

He needs to come out and take some of the spot light of brooks

 

[BAGNF05]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

He needs to come out and take some of the spot light of brooks

I can agree with that. Needs to be a leader this week.

 

[Dyloh]

I personally wouldn’t mind actually putting some talent around him rather than plugging holes and expecting him to work miracles. Is there a player that we recently signed that wasn’t unwanted by their previous club or coming off an injury, maybe Luch? Haven’t had much game time from Blore and Laurie but I’m struggling to think of players that clubs would be banging down the door to sign if they had the chance.

 

[Tiger5150]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

My criticism has been more aimed at #4 mate. Brooks and Noff came up with some rubbish though.


I understand that you are criticising the centre on the left edge but I find it ironic that in a thread crucifying Brooks, that someone (not picking on you) states "it wasnt the day for five eights to dictate".

I didn’t see Doueihi do anything too bad. Was just responding to someone calling him useless. Couple of ugly long kicks? From what I saw he didn’t let in 6 tries.


As Ive said in another thread, I think Brooks performance has taken the spotlight off Doueihi. I thought he had a poor game in attack (defended ok). Time will tell,

Both halves would much prefer a dry track and for that my criticism of them has been limited. It’s the horrible efforts in D I can’t look past.


Fair enough although I don think this is the thread for limited criticism of Brooks.

Luke Keary seemed to handle the wet ok though. Bit of a freak that kid. Good Oakhill boy.

Fair enough, I tend to get into chit chat and forget what the thread is about, apologies

Was joking, good to see.

 

[cktiger]

Get over the Luke brooks propaganda.

Yes he done some bad things but was not alone.

I’d be more concerned with how useless douei was @ 6 in attack.

In those conditions it should have been a dour game 14-10 with 3 tries off kicks and one or two barge over efforts from dummy half. Not a day for five eighths to dictate. Instead our left edge made them look like the invincibles.


6 gets a pass but 7 gets crucified?

It was the 6’s first game in that position.
The 7 is veteran of 150 games- he deserves the criticism.

 

[Tim Sheens]

It’s inconceivable that anyone who actually goes for the Tigers would want him here.
The only people who want him here are our opponents. They are all having a good laugh!

16 imposters and counting

Deleted the previous reply because I didn't want to be banned, so to put it somewhat more politely, you can stick that attitude of questioning both my and other's support where the sun don't shine.

 

[Tiger5150]

Thanks to everyone who voted and those who are still to vote. I was genuinely interested but funnily enough the result is what I expected. Two thirds of us have had enough. A third are happy to still have him representing them.

Whatever happens from here on in he sure has a lot to do win over those who have had enough.

Never a dull moment at the Wests Tigers


If the question was framed Who is happy to have Brooks at half next season, I guarantee the result would have been more overwhelmingly no and the third "happy to still him represent them" would drop significantly.

Similarly if your question was "who is happy to have Brooks at half next week" I guarantee you would have had more than 50% yes.

As ive already stated I was trying to gauge where the fan base sit on Luke Brooks the player. Wasn't really interested in the semantics of what the club does with him and how we handle it.


 

[Tiger5150]

It’s inconceivable that anyone who actually goes for the Tigers would want him here.
The only people who want him here are our opponents. They are all having a good laugh!

16 imposters and counting

Deleted the previous reply because I didn't want to be banned, so to put it somewhat more politely, you can stick that attitude of questioning both my and other's support where the sun don't shine.

Unless you want Brooks banned from today forward, no matter who replaces him, no matter what happens to the team....you are clearly an imposter. This club has no place for supporters with the capability of seeing past the disappointment of a heavy defeat. Thats for the weak.......damn logic.

 

[PascalT]

To put it quite simply - if Brooks plays 7 we wont play finals - thats the difference a successful club - take the roosters Mitchell pearce a good number 7 state of origin 7 could not WIN a premiership in the Roosters eyes get CRONK a legend 7 they WIN. Cronk Retires Next year Flanagan make finals not good enough Goodbye Flanno. Can you see a pattern.

 

[Needaname]

To put it quite simply - if Brooks plays 7 we wont play finals - thats the difference a successful club - take the roosters Mitchell pearce a good number 7 state of origin 7 could not WIN a premiership in the Roosters eyes get CRONK a legend 7 they WIN. Cronk Retires Next year Flanagan make finals not good enough Goodbye Flanno. Can you see a pattern.

Can you apply the same theory to Melbourne Manly, Cronk and Matt Orford please and see if the example still sticks?

 

[Tiger5150]

To put it quite simply - if Brooks plays 7 we wont play finals - thats the difference a successful club - take the roosters Mitchell pearce a good number 7 state of origin 7 could not WIN a premiership in the Roosters eyes get CRONK a legend 7 they WIN. Cronk Retires Next year Flanagan make finals not good enough Goodbye Flanno. Can you see a pattern.

So who plays 7 next week? In round 10?

 

[bigsiro]

It’s inconceivable that anyone who actually goes for the Tigers would want him here.
The only people who want him here are our opponents. They are all having a good laugh!

16 imposters and counting

Deleted the previous reply because I didn't want to be banned, so to put it somewhat more politely, you can stick that attitude of questioning both my and other's support where the sun don't shine.

Loud and clear. I suppose I open myself up for that. ?. I don’t want to offend, but I suppose I’m baffled.
We are all passionate. ? ?

 

[TrueTiger]

I voted to keep him.....once AD,Laurie and Liddle gel with Luke which will take time(about5/6 rounds maybe)...Liddle just coming back to NRL, AD in 5/8 and Laurie a rookie that shows plenty of promise,this team will turn things around...and also,while you have BJ,AJ, not performing at top flight and let tries in,then the job gets harder for the spine....
Just my opinion and I know some will crucify me ,but for Luke its a new halves partner,new FB,and Jacob back instead of Harry...

 

[Tigerdave]

what are the other options if not Brooks?

I mean, if there were some other options available, that wanted to come here and/or good enough and ready for first grade.

 

[Sco77y]

Nothing at all to gain by replacing him in our current situation. There simply is no one better to replace him. If they’re looking at other options in the market, or are really bringing along some unknown talent within the club, great. But as it stands it would be pretty silly to replace him just because.