Luke Brooks
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tig_prmz
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@southerntiger said:
as a halfback, he should've been putting richards over 99/100 in those situations or dummy and go yourself.
however, as i said- he will learn from this experience and im sure potter pointed that out to him as well.
What do you really want from the guy?? His kick chase and efforts against bigger players are inspiring.
imagine what we'd be saying if he wasn't an inch away from a length of the field try from the attempted intercept and an inch away from a try assist that was well defended.
Does need to take on the line a bit more imo but for such a talented player to give this amount of effort bodes very very well for his future.
perhaps some would like Moltzen at 6?
imagine what we'd be saying if he wasn't an inch away from a length of the field try from the attempted intercept and an inch away from a try assist that was well defended.
Does need to take on the line a bit more imo but for such a talented player to give this amount of effort bodes very very well for his future.
perhaps some would like Moltzen at 6?
jirskyr
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Calm down everyone, despite the suggestion it is simply not going to happen.
barrytiger
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defence ask Tariq Sims and Jason King what his defence is like, he hit them hard enough when they were running at him they lost the ball both times :crazy
@Chris said:
I don't think he needs to be dropped however his kicking is down on what his reputation portrayed. I don't think there was a good kick by him in the first half. He is bouncing off tackles in defence but hits hard and has a good crack and will improve.
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jirskyr
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@barrytiger said:
You know what, Brooksie does have a good habit of tacking at the level of the ball, I think he forced the Hiku knock-on in a similar fashion.
Black_n_White
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I think his kicking game is down because he tries to put them all on at the line… I bet if he got a few good long kicks away from a little deeper to give him more time even bombs, his confidence in the rest of his kicking game would pay dividends.
Though its pretty harsh criticism for his actual play vs his experience... if we have seen his worst game for the season already, then Im super impressed with the kid, I already am, but I have seen plenty of games where a half totally imploded and cost teams games, and I am yet to be able to finger him for anything of the sort.
Though its pretty harsh criticism for his actual play vs his experience... if we have seen his worst game for the season already, then Im super impressed with the kid, I already am, but I have seen plenty of games where a half totally imploded and cost teams games, and I am yet to be able to finger him for anything of the sort.
southerntiger
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@mctiger said:
Kicking his fine for a rookie. He has a lot less time in firsts than he did in NYC. Needs to adjust to the speed and will. He pumped a good 40-20 attempt on the weekend albeit slightly overcooked it.
His bombs have generally been very good. Yes one was off the side of the boot on the weekend but it happens to the best of them.
He will get there.
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Cosimo_Zaretti
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Brooks still turned in a better performance than Thurston for mine, and I think Thurston will still be lining up next week in first grade.
He is going pretty well, young players are always going to have some ups and downs, but the only way he will learn consistency is by getting used to playing every week.
The only reason I wouldnt play him every week is if his body is struggling, in that case, Id give him a week or so off to look after him….I would try and avoid that as well.
The only reason I wouldnt play him every week is if his body is struggling, in that case, Id give him a week or so off to look after him….I would try and avoid that as well.
Jesus Christ, we win a couple of games and the expectations on Brooks have become unrealistic.
The kid is developing very well and more than handling his own. He's taken it upon himself to improve his defence and is taking on blokes twice his size.
The kid is developing very well and more than handling his own. He's taken it upon himself to improve his defence and is taking on blokes twice his size.
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@armchair expert said:
Absolutely not. He belongs in first grade and his form does not warrant him being dropped in any event.
happy_tiger
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His defence has been far better than I'd expected for this stage of his career
Again my only disappointment is he isn't taking the line on at speed and using his footwork ,especially late in halves
But if that is my only disappointment he is doing better than OK otherwise
Again my only disappointment is he isn't taking the line on at speed and using his footwork ,especially late in halves
But if that is my only disappointment he is doing better than OK otherwise
balmain boy
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Brooks has forced more errors from the opposition with his defence than any other player in our squad this season. Attacks the ball hard, and often forces the opposition to fumble it.
He's doing really well in all aspects of the game, and will hopefully gradually take on more and more responsibility.
He's doing really well in all aspects of the game, and will hopefully gradually take on more and more responsibility.
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