Luke Brooks

[pawsandclaws1]

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?

Watch his highlights man. Everything I saw there was better than brooks

Hastings is as slow as a wet week.

 

[getagrip]

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 .

How did this become a slaughter Liddle thread?
The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

Liddle is the best we have, unless you bring a top tier Hooker Liddle is the best hooker WT has

Agreed.Plenty of Liddle haters (or is it Simpkin lovers?) out there.

 

[Cairnstigers]

The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

If that's the case you certainly can't question his fitness.

I don't know about fitness
But he must be bloody slow
What was he on a treadmill or something

 

[Le Tiger]

Interesting this is coming from Chammas. I'd be interested to see who is source is as it's clearly anti Madge and seems to want to destabilise the club rather than improve it.

Could even be a fake leak to try and expose Chammas' source.

Can't see any improvement next year if the plan is to move on our halfback in favour of Hastings who wouldn't be a first choice 7 at any other NRL club.

Would rather pay most of Mybe's contract to go play elsewhere than let Brooks go.

6. Douehi
7. Brooks
14. Hastings
IMO

 

[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/


Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is more believable than that.It should be called zerocredility not zerotackle imo

It's pretty funny right. I think the poster was serious as well.

I suppose Zero Tackle is only correct when it suits?
After a quick search I found at least 6 other articles saying he was on around $900k a year.
All guessing I imagine?
His real value is what we ‘reportedly’ paid him back when he was the only guy to sign out of the ‘Big 4’ which was 500-550k.
Worth no more now.

 

[earl]

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/


Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is more believable than that.It should be called zerocredility not zerotackle imo

It's pretty funny right. I think the poster was serious as well.

I suppose Zero Tackle is only correct when it suits?
After a quick search I found at least 6 other articles saying he was on around $900k a year.
All guessing I imagine?
His real value is what we ‘reportedly’ paid him back when he was the only guy to sign out of the ‘Big 4’ which was 500-550k.
Worth no more now.

So no proof for the figure you put out. That is good. If you had a reliable source I'd be great but you don't. No offense. It's just that the price makes a difference.

I don't know how much he is worth but I think he is a better player than Mitchell Moses.

If Hastings is better value then play him at 7.

 

[hodgo]

I think brooksy played well in the stretch where he was beside mbye, Better than i expected, however like mbye I'm not sure he is worth his pay packet. If he can gel with douhei id reconsider my opinion but at the moment he becomes a lesser player with a strong 6.

 

[earl]

I think brooksy played well in the stretch where he was beside mbye, Better than i expected, however like mbye I'm not sure he is worth his pay packet. If he can gel with douhei id reconsider my opinion but at the moment he becomes a lesser player with a strong 6.

I think you can let him go whereas I wouldn't consider letting Doueihi go. Brooks is a role player. I assumed he was on minimal dollars for a halfback that is as good as he is. I think he is better than Mitchell Moses but I think Reynolds, Cleary and Hughes are the top halfbacks in the comp.

The halfbacks available today aren't very good.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

If that's the case you certainly can't question his fitness.

if that was the case why did he only play one half then

 

[sleeve]

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.


Don't believe anything that comes out of Hoopers mouth.
That guy is nothing but full of shit
It's just another headline the journos wanna brew
They wouldn't be looking to offload after a dominant win
I reckon it's paper talk

Why the comparison between AD and Brooks ? One is a 6 and one is a 7. They are on the same side, not against each other, and play different roles. What a rediculous statement!
The only two halves that control their sides, are DCE and Cleary. Moses, Reynolds etc are bit players.

 

[avocadoontoast]

The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

If that's the case you certainly can't question his fitness.

if that was the case why did he only play one half then

He said he ran for 90 minutes... i was joking..

 

[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/


Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is more believable than that.It should be called zerocredility not zerotackle imo

It's pretty funny right. I think the poster was serious as well.

I suppose Zero Tackle is only correct when it suits?
After a quick search I found at least 6 other articles saying he was on around $900k a year.
All guessing I imagine?
His real value is what we ‘reportedly’ paid him back when he was the only guy to sign out of the ‘Big 4’ which was 500-550k.
Worth no more now.

So no proof for the figure you put out. That is good. If you had a reliable source I'd be great but you don't. No offense. It's just that the price makes a difference.

I don't know how much he is worth but I think he is a better player than Mitchell Moses.

If Hastings is better value then play him at 7.

The only people with proof are him and the club - or anybody who has access to either.
I hope he is on only $500k - much easier to get rid of him.

 

[sleeve]

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.

AD is going ok, but not that consistent at this stage. I think Offa is doing most of the talking now, and he would be a good captain. I don't think the halves need the burden of captaincy at this stage.

 

[earl]

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/


Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is more believable than that.It should be called zerocredility not zerotackle imo

It's pretty funny right. I think the poster was serious as well.

I suppose Zero Tackle is only correct when it suits?
After a quick search I found at least 6 other articles saying he was on around $900k a year.
All guessing I imagine?
His real value is what we ‘reportedly’ paid him back when he was the only guy to sign out of the ‘Big 4’ which was 500-550k.
Worth no more now.

So no proof for the figure you put out. That is good. If you had a reliable source I'd be great but you don't. No offense. It's just that the price makes a difference.

I don't know how much he is worth but I think he is a better player than Mitchell Moses.

If Hastings is better value then play him at 7.

The only people with proof are him and the club - or anybody who has access to either.
I hope he is on only $500k - much easier to get rid of him.

My point is that as a halfback on 500k he is a good player. As a halfback on 900k it's not terrible but it's not good.

Why get rid of him since he has been playing great ? I don't get it. I understand we can't have Brooks as our marquee player.

 

[earl]

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.

AD is going ok, but not that consistent at this stage. I think Offa is doing most of the talking now, and he would be a good captain. I don't think the halves need the burden of captaincy at this stage.

I'd make AD captain. I think he is a guy who is passionate about the club and he is also the guy we need to give the ball too to create something. I think him, Luc and Laurie are our best attacking players by a mile.

Brooks is going great. He is doing everything he has to do well. Defensively he is strong. His passing and kicking game is good. He can also create some good plays for us.

Brooks is now more solid than a game breaker whereas Doueihi is a guy who kills teams like he did yesterday.

 

[BAGNF05]

I think brooksy played well in the stretch where he was beside mbye, Better than i expected, however like mbye I'm not sure he is worth his pay packet. If he can gel with douhei id reconsider my opinion but at the moment he becomes a lesser player with a strong 6.

I think you can let him go whereas I wouldn't consider letting Doueihi go. Brooks is a role player. I assumed he was on minimal dollars for a halfback that is as good as he is. I think he is better than Mitchell Moses but I think Reynolds, Cleary and Hughes are the top halfbacks in the comp.

The halfbacks available today aren't very good.

Good sides don’t shop players unless they have a good contingency plan. I think we all know where this will end up.

Hello Mr Flanagan.

 

[voice_of_reason]

I'd like to know what's happened with Adam's kicking game?

Opposition teams can focus all their attention on Brooks when we don't have an alternative kicker and this puts him under great pressure. This is one of the things I'm looking forward to with Hastings - he has a good kicking game especially close to the line- something we're missing now.

I'd love to see a grubber behind the line - our sole play right now seems to be mid-field or cross kick bomb looking for a 'bat back'.

 

[BAGNF05]

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.

Failed at two NRL clubs and currently playing in the struggling pommy Comp. Let’s wait and see hey.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

I think brooksy played well in the stretch where he was beside mbye, Better than i expected, however like mbye I'm not sure he is worth his pay packet. If he can gel with douhei id reconsider my opinion but at the moment he becomes a lesser player with a strong 6.

I think you can let him go whereas I wouldn't consider letting Doueihi go. Brooks is a role player. I assumed he was on minimal dollars for a halfback that is as good as he is. I think he is better than Mitchell Moses but I think Reynolds, Cleary and Hughes are the top halfbacks in the comp.

The halfbacks available today aren't very good.

Good sides don’t shop players unless they have a good contingency plan. I think we all know where this will end up.

Hello Mr Flanagan.

I bet we didn’t shop him. If I hazard a guess , his manager or rival clubs have expressed interest in him , and Chammas being Chammas , just sticking the boot in . This is a nothing article .

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Interesting this is coming from Chammas. I'd be interested to see who is source is as it's clearly anti Madge and seems to want to destabilise the club rather than improve it.

Could even be a fake leak to try and expose Chammas' source.

Can't see any improvement next year if the plan is to move on our halfback in favour of Hastings who wouldn't be a first choice 7 at any other NRL club.

Would rather pay most of Mybe's contract to go play elsewhere than let Brooks go.

6. Douehi
7. Brooks
14. Hastings
IMO

But he didn’t get any try assists yesterday , so therefore he sux .... or something like that ?