Luke Brooks - Mega Thread

[twentyforty]

DO YOU WANT LUKE BOOKS IN YOUR TEAM GOING FORWARD?
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Yes 52 votes
34%
No 99 votes
66%
Ok guys, leave the debate for other appropriate threads.

Have your vote and try to keep the comments to the vote only.


OK, looks like the voting is clear, the no team have have had a big win.
So, what next?
How can Brooksy reverse this voting trend to a “Yes” victory?
What does he need to do?
Stop kicking the ball dead?
What else?

 

[Bob]

Ok guys, leave the debate for other appropriate threads.

Have your vote and try to keep the comments to the vote only.

Throwing madden, another rookie into the spine is madness. The issue with our spine now is nobody knows what it takes to win in the NRL.

I’d be all for getting rid of brooks if you got a Reynolds or a Cleary signed as a replacement. But you a just putting people there who aren’t ready for the sake of getting rid of brooks.

It’s a replay of binning sheens because he didn’t make the eight, then going through four coaches with very little success.

We got rid of Benji because everyone though brooks would be better for the team. after two games we are panicking and are going to hand the team over to Madden who has never played NRL or AD who has played about 150 minutes in the halves?

If you want brooks gone fine, but go to market and get him replaced by somebody you know will be better.


What part of the leave the comments for other appropriate threads do you not understand.

Lol, the part of me that didn’t read that!

Sorry mate.

 

[The_Patriot]

Ok guys, leave the debate for other appropriate threads.

Have your vote and try to keep the comments to the vote only.

Throwing madden, another rookie into the spine is madness. The issue with our spine now is nobody knows what it takes to win in the NRL.

I’d be all for getting rid of brooks if you got a Reynolds or a Cleary signed as a replacement. But you a just putting people there who aren’t ready for the sake of getting rid of brooks.

It’s a replay of binning sheens because he didn’t make the eight, then going through four coaches with very little success.

We got rid of Benji because everyone though brooks would be better for the team. after two games we are panicking and are going to hand the team over to Madden who has never played NRL or AD who has played about 150 minutes in the halves?

If you want brooks gone fine, but go to market and get him replaced by somebody you know will be better.


What part of the leave the comments for other appropriate threads do you not understand.

Lol, the part of me that didn’t read that!

Sorry mate.

All good. As was pointed out its a forum, cant tell people what to do. My bad.

Just was trying to avoid the poll being merged in to the other Brooks thread. I wanted the results to be the focus.

 

[JC99]

Bump!

What we think fellas

 

[gregjm87]

Bump!

What we think fellas

read through a few of the comments and agree with what most the pro-Brooks ones were saying. It is not so much a want to keep Brooks as much as it is a want to keep Brooks when there are no better options and nothing to gain by doing so.
Currently we have 4 halves on the roster.
I haven't seen enough of Madden to genuinely have an opinion of his ability but i dont see him being ready based on the little i have seen and the fact that there has been so little lower grade footy the last 2 seasons.
Doueihi is going to miss the start of the season, and in my opinion is yet to surpass Brooks as a player anyways.
That only leaves Brooks and Hastings. Perhaps by seasons end Madden will be ready, Doueihi will have improved his game and Hastings will prove to be a star and Brooks will be surplus to requirements (though i doubt it). Until then we need to keep him.
When you further consider we already have cap space and spots to fill on the roster what is to be gained by punting him?

 

[needsanewusername]

Bump!

What we think fellas

read through a few of the comments and agree with what most the pro-Brooks ones were saying. It is not so much a want to keep Brooks as much as it is a want to keep Brooks when there are no better options and nothing to gain by doing so.
Currently we have 4 halves on the roster.
I haven't seen enough of Madden to genuinely have an opinion of his ability but i dont see him being ready based on the little i have seen and the fact that there has been so little lower grade footy the last 2 seasons.
Doueihi is going to miss the start of the season, and in my opinion is yet to surpass Brooks as a player anyways.
That only leaves Brooks and Hastings. Perhaps by seasons end Madden will be ready, Doueihi will have improved his game and Hastings will prove to be a star and Brooks will be surplus to requirements (though i doubt it). Until then we need to keep him.
When you further consider we already have cap space and spots to fill on the roster what is to be gained by punting him?

Cash and someone else driving the team around.

 

[gregjm87]

Bump!

What we think fellas

read through a few of the comments and agree with what most the pro-Brooks ones were saying. It is not so much a want to keep Brooks as much as it is a want to keep Brooks when there are no better options and nothing to gain by doing so.
Currently we have 4 halves on the roster.
I haven't seen enough of Madden to genuinely have an opinion of his ability but i dont see him being ready based on the little i have seen and the fact that there has been so little lower grade footy the last 2 seasons.
Doueihi is going to miss the start of the season, and in my opinion is yet to surpass Brooks as a player anyways.
That only leaves Brooks and Hastings. Perhaps by seasons end Madden will be ready, Doueihi will have improved his game and Hastings will prove to be a star and Brooks will be surplus to requirements (though i doubt it). Until then we need to keep him.
When you further consider we already have cap space and spots to fill on the roster what is to be gained by punting him?

Cash and someone else driving the team around.

but we have the option of someone else driving the team around even if we keep him. Hastings could simply given this role and Brooks to focus on his running game, or Brooks could just be dropped to reggies, and who knows might find his best form and brought back as a world beater later (i know its unlikely). And we dont need cash. Sure, if our cap was tight and we needed his salary to get another signing over the line, i'd understand moving him on, but as it stands weve already got cash available.

 

[needsanewusername]

Bump!

What we think fellas

read through a few of the comments and agree with what most the pro-Brooks ones were saying. It is not so much a want to keep Brooks as much as it is a want to keep Brooks when there are no better options and nothing to gain by doing so.
Currently we have 4 halves on the roster.
I haven't seen enough of Madden to genuinely have an opinion of his ability but i dont see him being ready based on the little i have seen and the fact that there has been so little lower grade footy the last 2 seasons.
Doueihi is going to miss the start of the season, and in my opinion is yet to surpass Brooks as a player anyways.
That only leaves Brooks and Hastings. Perhaps by seasons end Madden will be ready, Doueihi will have improved his game and Hastings will prove to be a star and Brooks will be surplus to requirements (though i doubt it). Until then we need to keep him.
When you further consider we already have cap space and spots to fill on the roster what is to be gained by punting him?

Cash and someone else driving the team around.

but we have the option of someone else driving the team around even if we keep him. Hastings could simply given this role and Brooks to focus on his running game, or Brooks could just be dropped to reggies, and who knows might find his best form and brought back as a world beater later (i know its unlikely). And we dont need cash. Sure, if our cap was tight and we needed his salary to get another signing over the line, i'd understand moving him on, but as it stands weve already got cash available.

We do, however it’s better to take an offer now should one present and grab the dough rather than try and find someone next year should a combination out of Hastings/Madden/Doueihi/Peachey work out.
Personally I think we are stuck with him.

 

[sparci]

im genuinely curious to see how he goes in reserve grade, someone here said he's never been dropped since his debut, thats unbelievable.

 

[TheDaBoss]

He is a npc

Prove me wrong

 

[PJ_]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

 

[Guest]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

 

[PJ_]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

So not only are my opinions not valued, I have to explain my reasoning behind them?
No vendetta at all buddy?
You keep thinking I'm out to get you, I'm not.
Just want to give my opinion like you do.
If the boss wants to keep you on as a unbiased moderator then you should try and live up to it.

 

[Tiger5150]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

So not only are my opinions not valued, I have to explain my reasoning behind them?
No vendetta at all buddy?
You keep thinking I'm out to get you, I'm not.
Just want to give my opinion like you do.
If the boss wants to keep you on as a unbiased moderator then you should try and live up to it.

The paranioa and antagonism on the forum is peaking right now. FWIW IMO post after post after post of "punt him" is boring, unfunny and just ruins the thread. If thats why Willow deleted it....bravo IMO.

 

[Guest]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

So not only are my opinions not valued, I have to explain my reasoning behind them?
No vendetta at all buddy?
You keep thinking I'm out to get you, I'm not.
Just want to give my opinion like you do.
If the boss wants to keep you on as a unbiased moderator then you should try and live up to it.

You didn't provide an opinion PJ, you're trolling for a response with the constant 'punt him' comments - not the first time you've said it and the nonsense that's gone on in the Luke Brooks threads has gone on long enough. I'd like to think there are enough rational people on here to discuss a topic on merit but that has been a struggle of late. The personal attack against me won't be tolerated.

Now, back on topic thanks.

 

[Kelce68]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

So not only are my opinions not valued, I have to explain my reasoning behind them?
No vendetta at all buddy?
You keep thinking I'm out to get you, I'm not.
Just want to give my opinion like you do.
If the boss wants to keep you on as a unbiased moderator then you should try and live up to it.

The 'punt him' comment has become a meme and an unfunny one. I roll my eyes now when it pops up.

The mods aren't out to get you mate, the victim complex is tiresome. Get a new schtick.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

So not only are my opinions not valued, I have to explain my reasoning behind them?
No vendetta at all buddy?
You keep thinking I'm out to get you, I'm not.
Just want to give my opinion like you do.
If the boss wants to keep you on as a unbiased moderator then you should try and live up to it.

The paranioa and antagonism on the forum is peaking right now. FWIW IMO post after post after post of "punt him" is boring, unfunny and just ruins the thread. If thats why Willow deleted it....bravo IMO.

And the moment Willow locked it, 2 old threads were bumped in a matter of minutes. Why? Because the trolling just has to continue.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Anti Brooks opinions not allowed?
I can't say "punt him"?

He's contracted for 2 more years so put some context around it. The 'punt him' comments add zero value.

So not only are my opinions not valued, I have to explain my reasoning behind them?
No vendetta at all buddy?
You keep thinking I'm out to get you, I'm not.
Just want to give my opinion like you do.
If the boss wants to keep you on as a unbiased moderator then you should try and live up to it.

The 'punt him' comment has become a meme and an unfunny one. I roll my eyes now when it pops up.

The mods aren't out to get you mate, the victim complex is tiresome. Get a new schtick.

There is a victim complex among a lot of posters lately. Read through the thread where the dislike button was removed. There are even some who believe other posters are in cahoots with the mods to have them banned. In all my time on here, I can’t remember a time where there were so many conspiracy theories about how this place is run. It’s kind of a reflection of the world lately.

 

[Crucible]

Ok, so can we say Trade him in?

 

[jirskyr]

Additional Luke Brooks threads, yes or no?