Luke Brooks

[TillLindemann]

Luke Brooks is definitely not worth the $2 million a year he's on.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Agreed

 

[GCfan]

At $900k a year, Brooks is not paying his way. If he were on $350k fair enough, but as a Half Back, a key position, its time to say goodbye and we wish you well (It's not like Moses, Sharon or the other bloke) he has tried hard but will never be a dominant Half. After 150 games, he is not what we paid for.

Are you aware of any half backs available that are better and will come to the Tigers?

We're obviously putting our money on Hastings.
However, like a few others I wonder at the timing of this.
The same journo has been deathriding Maguire and now this.
Looks like he's doing anything he can to destabilise the club.

Hope Hastings isn’t the answer but if there’s any truth to this it would appear that’s the position we’re taking. Agree re the journo thing too and it’s frustrating, but there’s no thing as bad publicity right?

 

[earl]

Luke Brooks is definitely not worth the $2 million a year he's on.

I stand corrected. I love getting facts rather than made up stories to bolster an agenda.

 

[Telltails]

I reckon they have these stories ready to go depending on results. If we got smashed yesterday it would have been all about Maguires head on the chopping block. We win it's an inform Brooks being shopped around.

 

[2005magic]

I do think Brooks has improved immensely over the last couple of months. Prior to that though he was underwhelming and the weakness in his game with communication, organisation, kicking and leading were obvious to many here. I hope he can stay but I would be open to him trying another position eg hooker or centre if WT are looking for Hastings to be the 7 and Doueihi at 6. We have to settle the 4 x key spine positions to build upon.

 

[Tigersbest]

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Hastings is better than brooks. Better kicking game, bigger body, tackles better and Hastings running game is so dangerous. Smart move from the club in my mind.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Our defence is our weak link and Brooks is close to our best defender. Seems like a crazy idea, but he has been linked to the Raiders for a few months, so maybe there is some truth. Personally I hope it’s all bull dust and he stays.

Hastings is not a noted defender.. so it would be such a Wests Tigers thing to do..

Surely there’s no truth to this? I assumed it was rubbish

 

[Tcat]

He's being shopped around to rival clubs.

Tigers star shopped to rivals
A Wests Tigers’ star’s time looks to be up with the club reportedly shopping him around despite being locked in on a big-money deal for a further two seasons.

BROOKS ON THE OUTER

For so long it seemed the Wests Tigers would stick by their big-money halfback Luke Brooks. Despite not quite reaching expectations, the 26-year-old has always held his spot in the squad.
However, that looks set to change withThe Sydney Morning Herald reporting the Tigers have made inquiries with rival clubs to see if anyone is interested in the No.7’s services.

Ex-Roosters and Sea Eagles half, Jackson Hastings, will return home from the Super League next season on a two-year deal with the Tigers.

Hastings was said to be signed as a lock, but it seems that’s not the case as the Tigers look to offload Brooks.

Hastings will likely partner Adam Doueihi in the halves in 2022. Doueihi moved back to five-eighth on the weekend after a stint in the centres and proved that it’s the position he belongs in long term.

Doueihi ran for 91 metres and set up five tries and had four linebreak assists in the Tigers’ win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Brooks was also solid with 42 running metres, one try assist, two tacklebusts and one offload, but he was completely outshone by Doueihi.
Brooks was named the Dally M Halfback of the Year in 2018 but has struggled to take control of his side in the last three seasons.

Michael Chammas was on 2gb at half time in the the match yesterday when he came out and said the Tigers were shopping Brooks around to a Sydney club

If Brooks goes to a decent club, he will kill it.

 

[Tigersbest]

Our defence is our weak link and Brooks is close to our best defender. Seems like a crazy idea, but he has been linked to the Raiders for a few months, so maybe there is some truth. Personally I hope it’s all bull dust and he stays.

Hastings is not a noted defender.. so it would be such a Wests Tigers thing to do..

Surely there’s no truth to this? I assumed it was rubbish

It’s not the club have been trying to get rid of him for four weeks now

 

[Cairnstigers]

Seems as though we haven’t got any traction on moving MBye on.
Financially it makes sense. Brooks is paid in line with MByes salary but would be more attractive to move on into the market.

But we already have Hastings signed, and we already have plenty of free cap space, so even financially I don't get it? I don't think not being able to get rid of Mbye is a valid reason to get rid of Brooks.

I would be giving Brooks a shot at the Hooking roll
Our other hookers aren't exactly killing it at the moment
So have a Hastings Doueihi halves paring
Laurie at the back
Brooks at Hooker
Liddle or simpkin on the bench

I would like to see how Brooks goes at hooker
We all know he can tackle, but can he do it all game

If we pay to let Brooks go then that is crazy
And we don't know what we have got in Hastings yet

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

Brooks has been great for us this season. The problem for next season is fitting Brooks, Hastings and Doueihi into the team.

I'd be okay with getting rid of Brooks but I'm not sure it's the right decision.

Why not wait until we see how they go next season.

The simplest way I see it is drop Mbye from the team and make Hastings number 14.

Agree completely. Get rid of Mbye and there's plenty of room to have both Brooks and Hastings in the squad.

People used to say Brooks wilted under pressure, but under extreme scrutiny this year he has stood tall and had a very good season. I hope we keep him.

No one likes Mbye. Plus he is lame.

Those getting cut at the end of the year: Packer, Mbye, Leilua and Roberts

I think Roberts would be worth keeping for next year given the coin he is on.

I don’t. He is just blocking a pathway for someone else who deserves to be there.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

Brooks has been running it more and has looked good.

What will always let him down is his lack of leadership. He just doesn’t have it in him.

Better off to make AD captain and just let Brooks play.

 

[Crucible]

As I understand it, Brooks is on around $900k . He was on around $500k when his mate Moses left. Fact.

 

[Speed2burn]

I do think Brooks has improved immensely over the last couple of months. Prior to that though he was underwhelming and the weakness in his game with communication, organisation, kicking and leading were obvious to many here. I hope he can stay but I would be open to him trying another position eg hooker or centre if WT are looking for Hastings to be the 7 and Doueihi at 6. We have to settle the 4 x key spine positions to build upon.

Brooks at #9 with 7 Hastings 6 Doueihi could work

For a little fella he really does whack in defense

 

[cktiger]

At $900k a year, Brooks is not paying his way. If he were on $350k fair enough, but as a Half Back, a key position, its time to say goodbye and we wish you well (It's not like Moses, Sharon or the other bloke) he has tried hard but will never be a dominant Half. After 150 games, he is not what we paid for.

On what are you basing the figure of 900k?

My understanding is it is nowhere near that.

What exactly, at the moment, is he not doing that would justify his paycheque in your eyes?

It was reported at about 500k previously. Now it's up to 900k.

That was way back when the other 3 left and before being upgraded (at least) twice.
Been reported plenty of times closer to $900k now

Can you provide us with a link that isn't some made up journalists story ? If not it's about as factual as most stuff written in the DT/Fox.

To me he is on 500k. That was the figure reported when last he signed. I believe he was extended but I've never read any figures mentioning 900k from a factual source.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/luke-brooks/

 

[2005magic]

I do think Brooks has improved immensely over the last couple of months. Prior to that though he was underwhelming and the weakness in his game with communication, organisation, kicking and leading were obvious to many here. I hope he can stay but I would be open to him trying another position eg hooker or centre if WT are looking for Hastings to be the 7 and Doueihi at 6. We have to settle the 4 x key spine positions to build upon.

Brooks at #9 with 7 Hastings 6 Doueihi could work

For a little fella he really does whack in defense

I agree, and I'm picking up a feeling Liddle may well not succeed and Simpkin is still a work in progress. There could be an interesting opportunity there if WT and Brooks want to try.

 

[Harvey]

Maybe we can get Ashley Taylor, he is on marquee money.

Hopefully there is no truth in this, it would be such as dumbass decision.

Hastings previous NRL incarnation was as a bench player that could not hold a position. Standard tigers signing.

 

[Madge]

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Hastings is better than brooks. Better kicking game, bigger body, tackles better and Hastings running game is so dangerous. Smart move from the club in my mind.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

On what basis is Hastings' running game and tackling better than Brooks' let alone a better player?

 

[Snake]

I do think Brooks has improved immensely over the last couple of months. Prior to that though he was underwhelming and the weakness in his game with communication, organisation, kicking and leading were obvious to many here. I hope he can stay but I would be open to him trying another position eg hooker or centre if WT are looking for Hastings to be the 7 and Doueihi at 6. We have to settle the 4 x key spine positions to build upon.

Brooks at #9 with 7 Hastings 6 Doueihi could work

For a little fella he really does whack in defense

I agree, and I'm picking up a feeling Liddle may well not succeed and Simpkin is still a work in progress. There could be an interesting opportunity there if WT and Brooks want to try.

I now think Liddle is not what is required .. Simpkin will need to put in to build up strength and fitness as I feel he will be up next season .