Luke Brooks

[Guest]

Mbye’s vision and passing are the strongest parts of his game

That's hilarious.

Comedy writing gold!!

 

[Guest]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

 

[Blake]

Mbye’s vision and passing are the strongest parts of his game

That's hilarious.

Comedy writing gold!!


 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

Unless a player swap is involved that benefits us then we cover the difference. Issako for Mbye gives us a big win in a position we have a major shortage.

 

[Guest]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

Unless a player swap is involved that benefits us then we cover the difference. Issako for Mbye gives us a big win in a position we have a major shortage.

Yep. I'm for anything that gets him gone.

 

[Tiger5150]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

Unless a player swap is involved that benefits us then we cover the difference. Issako for Mbye gives us a big win in a position we have a major shortage.

Yeo. I'm for anything that gets him gone.

Did Mbye bag your sister? Ive never seen someone hate a player so bad.

 

[cktiger]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying **more than 120k for him,** which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

What are you smoking?

 

[Guest]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying **more than 120k for him,** which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

What are you smoking?

Don't smoke.
Whatever you do just don't smoke.

 

[happy_tiger]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


Got a new Brooks poster for above your bed yet ....

There is more than one type of successful halfback.
If you only have 2 or 3 good attacking players on your team they are easily marked.
If your forwards don't win the ruck or make metres, your halves and backs will have no time or space.

There is a difference between defending someone against unreasonable attacks and thinking they are the best player in the game.

Foregoing your biggest strength was / is madness ....and I've said it for 2 years now

Amazing when Brooks ran early and used his near top speed and hit the middle 3rd what a difference it made .....

Running is great if you have support for a break or a half break, but Brooks is the only reliable support player we have. He is following a game plan, which looks to me like controlling the middle, calling the plays, getting the ball to Laurie or Mbye/Doueihi and supporting up the middle.
I think expecting to him to fill those roles and make the breaks is unrealistic and why we have other attacking players. He should still run, but maybe 5-10% of the time.

Also Doueihi is a running 5/8 so Brooks would run less when paired with him and more when paired with a ball playing 5/8 like Mbye.

Mbye a ball player ....are you kidding ...lol ....Mbye is a running half as well

Jack whiten and Doueihi are big guys that can smash through the line.

Yeah but you said Mbye is a ball player ..he isn't ..don't change the subject

He is, that is what he was doing engaging the line and putting players into holes.

It can be hard to tell on the internet when someone genuinely does not understand something and when someone is pretending not to understand just to frustrate others into name calling so they get banned.

He is a runner 1st ....ball player 2nd ...does that dumb it down enough for you to comprehend ...same as Brooks

 

[rustycage]

I said way earlier at the season start that this year could be Lukes defining year or standout year...I failed to see how difficult a job Madge has had to coach the inexperienced and the experienced from different systems...
I have been fully on board with this season being the real learning curve and final platform for a great 2022..
On luke,I have many times critiqued him as well as stuck up for him,thats my overwhelming support and love for the club coming out in me..
I have realised that its not easy to do your job if people around you dont do theirs or fully know their job...Luke has been shuffled through a heap of coaches trying to get him to do what they want instead of capatilising on Lukes natural game.Madge has stuck by him through the bagging and calls to drop him..Madge made some selections that made many of our forum members call for his head,but in the end Madges coaching skills and selections got us a win and saw some true skills come out in players changing positions,,AD was outstanding at centre,Luke showed his true playing ability with an experienced play maker in Mbye beside him..
If we remain on this path for the weeks ahead and dont get any injuries the team selected as last week will get better each week,and if Madge does bring up some younger players that will be a bonus to see how they go...
The garbage and vitriol aimed at Luke,Madge AND Mbye should cease hopefully,because as much as people dislike each of them they still are part of our club and supporter family and we must stay positive for the remainder of the year....

I think you need to add suspensions to the injury list TT ..Saints get a couple more suspended this week and we will win by forfeit in Rd 12

Fair point Hap,just hope Madge has taught them how not to tackle this week with the new rules...

Pretty sure we already know how not to tackle

 

[Guest]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

Unless a player swap is involved that benefits us then we cover the difference. Issako for Mbye gives us a big win in a position we have a major shortage.

Yeo. I'm for anything that gets him gone.


Did Mbye bag your sister? Ive never seen someone hate a player so bad.

Nah. I don't hate him.
I just want the club to progress.
I wish him a long career......at another club.

 

[Blake]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


Got a new Brooks poster for above your bed yet ....

There is more than one type of successful halfback.
If you only have 2 or 3 good attacking players on your team they are easily marked.
If your forwards don't win the ruck or make metres, your halves and backs will have no time or space.

There is a difference between defending someone against unreasonable attacks and thinking they are the best player in the game.

Foregoing your biggest strength was / is madness ....and I've said it for 2 years now

Amazing when Brooks ran early and used his near top speed and hit the middle 3rd what a difference it made .....

Running is great if you have support for a break or a half break, but Brooks is the only reliable support player we have. He is following a game plan, which looks to me like controlling the middle, calling the plays, getting the ball to Laurie or Mbye/Doueihi and supporting up the middle.
I think expecting to him to fill those roles and make the breaks is unrealistic and why we have other attacking players. He should still run, but maybe 5-10% of the time.

Also Doueihi is a running 5/8 so Brooks would run less when paired with him and more when paired with a ball playing 5/8 like Mbye.

Mbye a ball player ....are you kidding ...lol ....Mbye is a running half as well

Jack whiten and Doueihi are big guys that can smash through the line.

Yeah but you said Mbye is a ball player ..he isn't ..don't change the subject

He is, that is what he was doing engaging the line and putting players into holes.

It can be hard to tell on the internet when someone genuinely does not understand something and when someone is pretending not to understand just to frustrate others into name calling so they get banned.

He is a runner 1st ....ball player 2nd ...does that dumb it down enough for you to comprehend ...same as Brooks

Maybe you should provide examples or evidence if you are trying to prove something.

 

[Demps]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


Got a new Brooks poster for above your bed yet ....

There is more than one type of successful halfback.
If you only have 2 or 3 good attacking players on your team they are easily marked.
If your forwards don't win the ruck or make metres, your halves and backs will have no time or space.

There is a difference between defending someone against unreasonable attacks and thinking they are the best player in the game.

Foregoing your biggest strength was / is madness ....and I've said it for 2 years now

Amazing when Brooks ran early and used his near top speed and hit the middle 3rd what a difference it made .....

Running is great if you have support for a break or a half break, but Brooks is the only reliable support player we have. He is following a game plan, which looks to me like controlling the middle, calling the plays, getting the ball to Laurie or Mbye/Doueihi and supporting up the middle.
I think expecting to him to fill those roles and make the breaks is unrealistic and why we have other attacking players. He should still run, but maybe 5-10% of the time.

Also Doueihi is a running 5/8 so Brooks would run less when paired with him and more when paired with a ball playing 5/8 like Mbye.

Mbye a ball player ....are you kidding ...lol ....Mbye is a running half as well

Jack whiten and Doueihi are big guys that can smash through the line.

Yeah but you said Mbye is a ball player ..he isn't ..don't change the subject

He is, that is what he was doing engaging the line and putting players into holes.

It can be hard to tell on the internet when someone genuinely does not understand something and when someone is pretending not to understand just to frustrate others into name calling so they get banned.

He is a runner 1st ....ball player 2nd ...does that dumb it down enough for you to comprehend ...same as Brooks

Maybe you should provide examples or evidence if you are trying to prove something.

An example is his entire career, lol
It's been that way since day one.

His running game is his strength... then daylight.

Average kicker, average ball player.
Yeah he threw a good pass that set up the Brooks try the other day but that's not a regular occurrence.

 

[BZN]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


We have finally got a pic of Magpies 1963...Handsome little guy isnt he,,,:grinning:

G'day @TrueTiger and @cochise
All good here with me :+1: ...nothing has been taken the wrong way :slightly_smiling_face:

 

[happy_tiger]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


Got a new Brooks poster for above your bed yet ....

There is more than one type of successful halfback.
If you only have 2 or 3 good attacking players on your team they are easily marked.
If your forwards don't win the ruck or make metres, your halves and backs will have no time or space.

There is a difference between defending someone against unreasonable attacks and thinking they are the best player in the game.

Foregoing your biggest strength was / is madness ....and I've said it for 2 years now

Amazing when Brooks ran early and used his near top speed and hit the middle 3rd what a difference it made .....

Running is great if you have support for a break or a half break, but Brooks is the only reliable support player we have. He is following a game plan, which looks to me like controlling the middle, calling the plays, getting the ball to Laurie or Mbye/Doueihi and supporting up the middle.
I think expecting to him to fill those roles and make the breaks is unrealistic and why we have other attacking players. He should still run, but maybe 5-10% of the time.

Also Doueihi is a running 5/8 so Brooks would run less when paired with him and more when paired with a ball playing 5/8 like Mbye.

Mbye a ball player ....are you kidding ...lol ....Mbye is a running half as well

Jack whiten and Doueihi are big guys that can smash through the line.

Yeah but you said Mbye is a ball player ..he isn't ..don't change the subject

He is, that is what he was doing engaging the line and putting players into holes.

It can be hard to tell on the internet when someone genuinely does not understand something and when someone is pretending not to understand just to frustrate others into name calling so they get banned.

He is a runner 1st ....ball player 2nd ...does that dumb it down enough for you to comprehend ...same as Brooks

Maybe you should provide examples or evidence if you are trying to prove something.

The best example is IF he was so good as an organizing , ball playing half ....EXACTLY what we need ..why hasn't he been in the role since day dot when we signed him ..or even since Benji left ....you make this far too easy mate

 

[BAGNF05]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

Whack some black sticky tape over his check engine light

 

[BAGNF05]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


Got a new Brooks poster for above your bed yet ....

There is more than one type of successful halfback.
If you only have 2 or 3 good attacking players on your team they are easily marked.
If your forwards don't win the ruck or make metres, your halves and backs will have no time or space.

There is a difference between defending someone against unreasonable attacks and thinking they are the best player in the game.

Foregoing your biggest strength was / is madness ....and I've said it for 2 years now

Amazing when Brooks ran early and used his near top speed and hit the middle 3rd what a difference it made .....

Running is great if you have support for a break or a half break, but Brooks is the only reliable support player we have. He is following a game plan, which looks to me like controlling the middle, calling the plays, getting the ball to Laurie or Mbye/Doueihi and supporting up the middle.
I think expecting to him to fill those roles and make the breaks is unrealistic and why we have other attacking players. He should still run, but maybe 5-10% of the time.

Also Doueihi is a running 5/8 so Brooks would run less when paired with him and more when paired with a ball playing 5/8 like Mbye.

Mbye a ball player ....are you kidding ...lol ....Mbye is a running half as well

Jack whiten and Doueihi are big guys that can smash through the line.

Yeah but you said Mbye is a ball player ..he isn't ..don't change the subject

He is, that is what he was doing engaging the line and putting players into holes.

It can be hard to tell on the internet when someone genuinely does not understand something and when someone is pretending not to understand just to frustrate others into name calling so they get banned.

He is a runner 1st ....ball player 2nd ...does that dumb it down enough for you to comprehend ...same as Brooks

Maybe you should provide examples or evidence if you are trying to prove something.

An example is his entire career, lol
It's been that way since day one.

His running game is his strength... then daylight.

Average kicker, average ball player.
Yeah he threw a good pass that set up the Brooks try the other day but that's not a regular occurrence.

Also threw a bad pass in the Doueihi try but Laurie caught it and made him look good.

 

[Needaname]

I don't think I have seen one of our players on the Telstra Tracker top 5 lists since the time Noffa put his tracker in another players pocket.


Interesting that Tanah Boyd looks like Phoenix Crossland

 

[Blake]

Speaking ahead of Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster Manly vs Parramatta game, which can be seen on sports streaming service Kayo, Moses condemned the relentless media criticism which has been directed at Brooks this season.
“It was really unwarranted, to be honest,” Moses said.

“You’ve got to expect the criticism I guess, when you play halfback in a first-grade side … when your team’s losing, all the criticism goes to you.

“But I think it was really unwarranted. It’s a team effort, and for all the pressure to go on him was pretty stupid.

“The footy he played on the weekend was outstanding — he was probably one of the best players over the weekend. He controlled the game and took the line on offer.

Fancy Moses putting his 2 cents in lol


The Brooks hate is reaching insane proportions when you merely post a somewhat positive article about Brooks written by someone else that paints him in a good light and you get two downvotes!?!?!

I can just see the Brooks haters with their faces screwed up in rage bashing the thumbs down.

Crazy


Got a new Brooks poster for above your bed yet ....

There is more than one type of successful halfback.
If you only have 2 or 3 good attacking players on your team they are easily marked.
If your forwards don't win the ruck or make metres, your halves and backs will have no time or space.

There is a difference between defending someone against unreasonable attacks and thinking they are the best player in the game.

Foregoing your biggest strength was / is madness ....and I've said it for 2 years now

Amazing when Brooks ran early and used his near top speed and hit the middle 3rd what a difference it made .....

Running is great if you have support for a break or a half break, but Brooks is the only reliable support player we have. He is following a game plan, which looks to me like controlling the middle, calling the plays, getting the ball to Laurie or Mbye/Doueihi and supporting up the middle.
I think expecting to him to fill those roles and make the breaks is unrealistic and why we have other attacking players. He should still run, but maybe 5-10% of the time.

Also Doueihi is a running 5/8 so Brooks would run less when paired with him and more when paired with a ball playing 5/8 like Mbye.

Mbye a ball player ....are you kidding ...lol ....Mbye is a running half as well

Jack whiten and Doueihi are big guys that can smash through the line.

Yeah but you said Mbye is a ball player ..he isn't ..don't change the subject

He is, that is what he was doing engaging the line and putting players into holes.

It can be hard to tell on the internet when someone genuinely does not understand something and when someone is pretending not to understand just to frustrate others into name calling so they get banned.

He is a runner 1st ....ball player 2nd ...does that dumb it down enough for you to comprehend ...same as Brooks

Maybe you should provide examples or evidence if you are trying to prove something.

The best example is IF he was so good as an organizing , ball playing half ....EXACTLY what we need ..why hasn't he been in the role since day dot when we signed him ..or even since Benji left ....you make this far too easy mate

Nothing you have said here seems to be related to what I have posted. I did not say anything about organizing, I did not say that Mbye was good at anything.

I speak English better than I speak other languages, that does not mean I speak it well. It means that my command of other languages is worse.

 

[TonyTiger]

I have a theory on the phantom St. George offer for Mbye.

The club must've leaked the story to try and convince someone, anyone, that there's interest in him.

A bit like when you're selling a used car and you tell people there's someone coming in the arvo to buy it.

I can't see any club in Australia paying more than 120k for him, which leaves us stuck with him.

Super League is the only hope.

Unless a player swap is involved that benefits us then we cover the difference. Issako for Mbye gives us a big win in a position we have a major shortage.

Yeo. I'm for anything that gets him gone.


Did Mbye bag your sister? Ive never seen someone hate a player so bad.

Mbye was a bad investment - he shows no ‘interest’