Luke Brooks
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Chipofftheoldblock
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He has been playing great this season but he really took control of the game tonight.
GNR4LIFE
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A ball running 5/8 would suit him down to the ground.
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Sorry your right, you didn’t, I’m just used to reading it as the common statement.
It’s each to their own but I still think he is a 7 a developing one, but if you were going to give him time in one position it’s 7.
Cleary on the other hand is a great kicker but he plays on the back of momentum he doesn’t generally create it. He also runs probably the most support meters in the game. His a big body and great runner. Reminds me a lot of a Trent Barrett mould. He could play 6 easier than Brooks could.
GNR4LIFE
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If we don’t wrap him up, he’s gonna be in demand. Does anyone think the Panthers, Roosters, Storm and the Broncos won’t be interested if he’s unsigned come 2020? No chance.
Tiger_Steve
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This is my recruitment point. Most other clubs upgrade players quick smart. Why do we wait so long.
“Hey Josh, I’m going on a holiday. Just wait till I get back and we’ll sign something” - are you kidding? Far out - get the job done!
Resign and upgrade Brooks now.
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Who would have said that 12 months ago? Boy, we sure dodged a missile by taking Brooks over Mitch Moses. Great call by IC.
Very satisfying seeing him grow and realise his potential. With Maloney on the slide towards retirement, I reckon he will be in a shootout with Keary as the Long term halves partner for NC in the SOO squad.
Tiger_Steve
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I don’t think Maloney will play SOO next year. Door could be open for Brooks
GNR4LIFE
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Its a bit early to be talking about SOO a year out. However, if he stays and partners up with Cleary, his Origin stocks sky rocket. The common thing these days is to play a halves pairing who play together at club level. Playing well alongside Cleary would get him one foot in the door.
dazza65
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Brooks is a running player - a 6
He and Cleary would wrk fantastically
He and Cleary would wrk fantastically
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He's been one of the Tigers best all season - just needs the pigs to do their job and he'll always create chances off the back of it.
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Agreed.Watching Brooks tonight I thought I was watching Andrew Johns.His defence,Kicking game and running game were superb.Only the second time I would use a Johns analogy on Brooks.The first was his first game in first grade VS St George at SCG.
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Kerry_Cogger
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If the Roosters get this bloke I will scream.
Brooks has to be signed to an extension as first priority he is our best player and his form is a credit to him. In terms of culture we have to reward him for sticking with the Tigers and improving with the pressure on him.
The damage done by not retaining home will outweigh Nathan Clearys signature.
A spine of Liddle, Cleary, Brooks, Mbye is as good a young spine as you can get. It could setup the Tigers for years. If you can back these guys up with Farah, Marshall and Reynolds we have massive depth.
It also wouldn’t be too long injury permitting ESL or another club would seek a subsidised Reynolds. If fit he is a starter at numerous clubs and better than Foran, Hodkinson, Brimson, TeMaire Martin, Connor Watson, Sam Williams, Townsend.
It will hurt our forward depth but with some astute purchases you never know. Fonua, MCK, Garner, Clarke can cover our departing players. I’m sure we could get a few cost effective forwards to do a job.
The damage done by not retaining home will outweigh Nathan Clearys signature.
A spine of Liddle, Cleary, Brooks, Mbye is as good a young spine as you can get. It could setup the Tigers for years. If you can back these guys up with Farah, Marshall and Reynolds we have massive depth.
It also wouldn’t be too long injury permitting ESL or another club would seek a subsidised Reynolds. If fit he is a starter at numerous clubs and better than Foran, Hodkinson, Brimson, TeMaire Martin, Connor Watson, Sam Williams, Townsend.
It will hurt our forward depth but with some astute purchases you never know. Fonua, MCK, Garner, Clarke can cover our departing players. I’m sure we could get a few cost effective forwards to do a job.
I’m a critic of his game management and was proved correct again as he had an easy option to kick the ball out and get us some time, with about 5 to go , but got lost and took the last tackle giving them an opportunity.
He had a pretty decent game apart from that … but I wonder how many good games he can put together in a row.
He had a pretty decent game apart from that … but I wonder how many good games he can put together in a row.
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