Luke Brooks

[pawsandclaws1]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Reynolds should have created and he didn't. He is all about energy rather than the skill required to unpick a defence. We need more from our 5/8, especially one who is our near highest paid player.

 

[happy_tiger]

Don’t think a Benji/Reynolds combo is a good idea at all. First two rounds it didn’t work, we played way too sideways and had no one to straighten us up which is what brooks is good at. Sure he didn’t stand out last night but he’s copping a lot of blame which to me seems unfair, we have missed him when he’s not playing that’s for sure.

Just remember Rd 1/2 were played under completely different rules

 

[happy_tiger]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And thats the problem playing Benji ....is attack more important or defence more important

That's why I think the 14 jersey is perfect for Benji .....he gets to come on for 20 minutes and be creative against tiring defences but won't fatigue defensively

 

[JC99]

Don’t think a Benji/Reynolds combo is a good idea at all. First two rounds it didn’t work, we played way too sideways and had no one to straighten us up which is what brooks is good at. Sure he didn’t stand out last night but he’s copping a lot of blame which to me seems unfair, we have missed him when he’s not playing that’s for sure.

Just remember Rd 1/2 were played under completely different rules

Don’t think the rules change how unorganised and frantic we were when those two were running the team around.

 

[JC99]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And thats the problem playing Benji ....is attack more important or defence more important

That's why I think the 14 jersey is perfect for Benji .....he gets to come on for 20 minutes and be creative against tiring defences but won't fatigue defensively

That’s probably our best option to be honest. He’s not good enough in defence to play 80 but we can still use him in attack.

 

[Snake]

Brooks has been in the top grade for 7 seasons !!! Brooks is not a competitor when will this sink in .
This team is going now where with Brooks in the halves .. This club needs to wake up ! You want to break the culture of losing well sign a couple of players that demand to win!
For gods sake there Is a reason the club has not played finals footy for so long it’s as easy to see as a boil on a back side !

 

[tonza]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Reynolds should have created and he didn't. He is all about energy rather than the skill required to unpick a defence. We need more from our 5/8, especially one who is our near highest paid player.

Its unfortunate we cant carry Reynolds at lock like Cam Murray, and have Benji at 5/8. One thing we noticed last night was everybody was helping everybody else with their tackles. Maybe Benji would not have missed those 6 tackles with a bit of help?

 

[bigsiro]

@happy_tiger
Agree with your points but not with Eisenhuth ever playing for us again. He is dreadful.

Better than Seyfarth or Clark

If you watch the game again solely watch Seyfarth .....watch his defence ...he makes tackles but they aren't effective tackles that help control the ruck

Attack wise he is shocking ...he continually ends up facing our try line ...facing the sideline .....bent over backwards ....it screws up our momentum in attack and gives nothing for Brooks or Grant to play off

I’m not suggesting one is better than the other. None of them are good enough if we are being honest.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Reynolds should have created and he didn't. He is all about energy rather than the skill required to unpick a defence. We need more from our 5/8, especially one who is our near highest paid player.

Its unfortunate we cant carry Reynolds at lock like Cam Murray, and have Benji at 5/8. One thing we noticed last night was everybody was helping everybody else with their tackles. Maybe Benji would not have missed those 6 tackles with a bit of help?

Great post and I would like Talau at right centre. Energy, skill and sure some rookie errors seem preferable to keeping JL whose defence has always been problematic.

 

[happy_tiger]

@happy_tiger
Agree with your points but not with Eisenhuth ever playing for us again. He is dreadful.

Better than Seyfarth or Clark

If you watch the game again solely watch Seyfarth .....watch his defence ...he makes tackles but they aren't effective tackles that help control the ruck

Attack wise he is shocking ...he continually ends up facing our try line ...facing the sideline .....bent over backwards ....it screws up our momentum in attack and gives nothing for Brooks or Grant to play off

I’m not suggesting one is better than the other. None of them are good enough if we are being honest.

My point is at least Huth gets to his front most occasions despite his lack of speed and his defence is more effective than Seyfarth or Clark

We are probably over paying Huth yes and we need an upgrade , but that isn't his fault

 

[happy_tiger]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Reynolds should have created and he didn't. He is all about energy rather than the skill required to unpick a defence. We need more from our 5/8, especially one who is our near highest paid player.

Its unfortunate we cant carry Reynolds at lock like Cam Murray, and have Benji at 5/8. One thing we noticed last night was everybody was helping everybody else with their tackles. Maybe Benji would not have missed those 6 tackles with a bit of help?

That's why I named Taylor in our 17 ...he is able to fill the Murray role ...yes to a lesser degree ..but he provides another link between the forwards and backs

 

[jadtiger]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Reynolds should have created and he didn't. He is all about energy rather than the skill required to unpick a defence. We need more from our 5/8, especially one who is our near highest paid player.

Its unfortunate we cant carry Reynolds at lock like Cam Murray, and have Benji at 5/8. One thing we noticed last night was everybody was helping everybody else with their tackles. Maybe Benji would not have missed those 6 tackles with a bit of help?

Benji was not always in position in defence it wasnt that he just missed tackles he leaves a gap

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I can’t defend Brooks after last night.

I do rate him and don’t think their are better options but geez he was shocking when we needed him most.

He had multiple opportunities to step up and swing the game our way and he failed each time, infact just gave the game to the Raiders. His kicking, defence even and well just simple catches and runs.

If Madge is serious about swinging the axe on poor performers then Brooks won’t be there next week.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Madge was happy with the overall team performance, so I don’t know if there will be many, if any changes.

 

[hobbo1]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

It’s not Brooks from 2 years back when he was voted best half in the game that is out on the field at the moment, as mentioned his got too comfortable in his surroundings. His not under any actual pressure to keep his spot, coaches are continuing to try and make him the main man and that only increases the pressure on him and his not handling it but his not being made accountable for it either.
Starts with being 18th man this week.

I believe Brooks plays like he is hesitant, he is scared of making a mistake because Maguire will not like it.

He’s always played like that

 

[Russell]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Rowdy was one of the reasons the right side defence was so good last night. From the looks of it Garner will be coming back for Lucy who could be out for 4-10 weeks.

 

[AJ1]

Brooks has been our HB for several years and we have not made the finals once. It is not a coincidence.
It's time to go in a different direction.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So Brooks is the new Jennings now...
The 7 can be a role player. Sezer lastcyear was a role player in the Raiders team last year same as Townsend for Sharks.
Hindsiggt is a wonderful thing but looks like we let the wrong half go in Moses

Moses walked
Brooks was desperate as no other club would take him
If Jennings was a half he’d be luke Brooks

I am tired of correcting you in your hate for Brooks.

Other clubs did want him - Melbourne and the Dogs wanted him for a start.

Russ ....what 6 in the NRL is a good mix with Brooks in your opinion

Munster..easy one..

No it wouldn't work ......Brooks would get even more muddled in his mind at his role

Have you watched the Storm this year..Munster does much much much more than just run..

You don't need Brooks if you sign Munster ...you could get a far better half that would fit Munster's style

And you shoot yourself in the foot with the Munster argument .....if we need to get a player of Munsters ability ....Brooks isn't that good ...is he ??

Munster's strength is his running game ...Brooks only strength is his running game ...and he doesn't even have confidence in that

I'd hate to think what that would do to Brooks and his confidence

Brooks from what I've seen has a great short kicking game which he developed under Cleary. He has a long kicking game and also is one of the best defenders for a halfback in the competition. I am not sure what player you have been watching Happy but it is not Brooks.

Was talking solely about his attacking game Paws ...defensively he is top notch ...his kicking game is still OK ...can be very erratic at times

And his general kicking game was probably developed more under Taylor ....that's when he started with the defensive bombs

A short kick into the in goal is an attacking play. He also. seems to have had the chip and short kick which he previously used to vary the. play coached out of him.

My view is Maguire overreacted to a very poor performance. Benji would have bounced back against the Raiders.

Raiders would’ve run over Benji all game. Wighton would’ve scored a few more if Benji was playing

Benji has been in the NRL for a long time and has made many big tackles. Reynolds just doesn't have the ability to conjure up tries like Marshall, Munster and DCE.

And in the first four rounds this season Benji let in 6 tries. He’s got more attacking flair than Reynolds but we need to focus on defence. We beat weaker teams with last nights performance and personally I’m not changing the team too much. Bring back garner and Clark for Lawrence and Packer and that’s it. Maybe Walters on the bench.

Rowdy was one of the reasons the right side defence was so good last night. From the looks of it Garner will be coming back for Lucy who could be out for 4-10 weeks.

Lucy will miss a week at most.

 

[JC99]

Luciano is expected to play this week.

 

[Russell]

Luciano is expected to play this week.

I hope you are right, one of our best last night.