Luke Brooks

[Magpieger]

Pains me to say moses was really composed tonight. His kicking game was on point. Can see a real sign of maturity and confidence. Brooks on the other hand hes lacking confidence and his kicking game last week was woeful. I honestly think we need to move on. Hope I'm proven wrong

Yeah ...but that it one of the few games when Moses didn't choke in a big game against a Top 3 side

Yep. Still a myth.

 

[BAGNF05]

https://youtu.be/A-1fUbtwiAQ

Watching that it makes me think he really needs to get back to doimng stuff at pace. he is at his best when he runs fast but also with his short passing game when at pace.

I’ve been a supporter of LB based on his speed, skills and broken field play which are undeniable. Really disappointed with his composure and control of a game last year and last week.

I need to see him in his teammates face when they commit basic school boy errors. He’s not Joey Johns, those comparisons are unfair, but he needs to learn some of that killer mentality that Johns had. Throw a few mouth guards around.

 

[Needaname]

The negativity on here is draining. 150 NRL games for a local junior is a good achievement whether you like him or not

Brooks / or someone even mentioned that he deleted Instagram because he would get threats after playing a game of FOOTBALL . It’s like oeople think these players are immune from negativity
Congrats Brooksy rip in on Sunday!

The positivity for a playmaker who hasn't led his side to one finals performance is draining and boring for some as well

Why is it OK to be positive over a lost cause than it is to be negative and face reality and try and drive change

Some Forum members need to get out of the fairy princess castles ...seriously

Maybe I was bought up differently . I don’t get anything out of being negative. The bloke can’t even have a feel good story without couch coaches putting in their useless 2 cents

I was brought up to call a spade a spade ...sorry

I live in reality .....many want to revert to dreamland when the truth is too hard to deal with

This club will never improve with the fairytale supporters

The bloke can obviously play. I’ve seen it with my own eyes plenty of times. To solely blame our demise on him is very very short sighted and just selfish IMO.

It’s like he’s the reason we get bashed in the middle by teams like the roosters in the forwards nearly every year

Or the goal kicking to lose close games

Everyone went crazy over Harry and Benji last year, in fact benji for the last 3 years. Where did that get us?

Team sport remember

Good point, I’ll back you up there. Brooks best recent years were in 2018 and 2019. But yet those performances we’re still not enough for us to get into the eight in those years. I wonder if during those years another halfback would of got us there. But in questioning that you have to remember he was judged the best halfback in the game that year and led a lot of halfback in the stats the following year.

 

[Needaname]

Love you Brooksy my boi, you got this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB6nw86XME8

His such an awkward kid. Really has never handled being on camera. I’ve never heard him break down a game in an interview or give insight to what play occurs. It always makes you wonder whether he doesn’t want to or doesn’t know how to express himself. His improved at least in the media compartment but he still gives not much when interviewed about games.

 

[isaaktigers]

Love you Brooksy my boi, you got this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB6nw86XME8

His such an awkward kid. Really has never handled being on camera. I’ve never heard him break down a game in an interview or give insight to what play occurs. It always makes you wonder whether he doesn’t want to or doesn’t know how to express himself. His improved at least in the media compartment but he still gives not much when interviewed about games.

I kinda see him as the kid that had a bad childhood at school but loves certain things like footy.. over time footy got him through it all but I feel mentally can’t get over the line right now, but stuck in the same place for awhile.. could see him become a star but how long do we have to really wait? This is the year.

 

[TigerBlood93]

The negativity on here is draining. 150 NRL games for a local junior is a good achievement whether you like him or not

Brooks / or someone even mentioned that he deleted Instagram because he would get threats after playing a game of FOOTBALL . It’s like oeople think these players are immune from negativity
Congrats Brooksy rip in on Sunday!

Yep no social media and even mentioned in a interview lately that he still sees some of the comments towards him. Feel for the bloke, you can see it on his face, it’s taken a toll. Congrats brooks on 150games!!

 

[twentyforty]

I think it's always been pretty clear cut that he's an introvert, and I can't believe he's being judged (and shamed on other threads) on this.
IDC how he interviews, as long he comes out of his shell on the field.
It may present problems with how he leads the team around but there are some very good qualities too, with the better ones being having high self-awareness and observation skills.

He can't change who he is and it's only a matter of bringing him out of his comfort zone - think Boyd Cordner. **He only needs to be more relentless in chasing his goals.**

Absolutely! Nothing else matters.

 

[Needaname]

I think it's always been pretty clear cut that he's an introvert, and I can't believe he's being judged (and shamed on other threads) on this.
IDC how he interviews, as long he comes out of his shell on the field.
It may present problems with how he leads the team around but there are some very good qualities too, with the better ones being having high self-awareness and observation skills.

He can't change who he is and it's only a matter of bringing him out of his comfort zone - think Boyd Cordner. He only needs to be more relentless in chasing his goals.

I agree, I feel the club is slowing assisting him there. I do disagree and wish he would give more on camera that just ‘yeah it’s good’ but as long as he continues to improve his talk on the field than that would be the most ideal.
I tend to think our problem out there is not what he doesn’t do it’s what he doesn’t explain.
He clearly talks, you can hear it live, you can see it. It’s just maybe his calling out the whole play within the set rather than something like ‘ok I want a prop inside who I’m going to dummy x to and I want the centre and the back rower coming back who I’m going to hit either of you two depending on the shape of the defence.’ He might go 3 off Jake on the left and it’s coming back this way for the spread.
Followed by the bomb. Lol ‘Jason Taylor’ style.
Mind you know halfback should have to say that much detail within a game especially not first grade. Everyone should know their place in plays but it was clear that they didn’t.

He does play his best game when he runs I feel because it’s unstructured. It ends up creating an opportunity for the team to finish the play off from without needing to know to be in an any other position than to chase.
Gets his poor kicks out of his game and he’ll do fine, his added long kicks towards touch, cross field bombs and chips into the in goal into his repertoire in the recent year. Just needs to run to the line before he puts a grubber in and he’ll find the space.

 

[earl]

All this talk about Brooks and what is supposedly wrong with him does my head in. He just needs to take the right option consistently to be a top quality half. I still think he will have a good year this year.

 

[Magpieger]

https://youtu.be/A-1fUbtwiAQ

Watching that it makes me think he really needs to get back to doimng stuff at pace. he is at his best when he runs fast but also with his short passing game when at pace.

I’ve been a supporter of LB based on his speed, skills and broken field play which are undeniable. Really disappointed with his composure and control of a game last year and last week.

I need to see him in his teammates face when they commit basic school boy errors. He’s not Joey Johns, those comparisons are unfair, but he needs to learn some of that killer mentality that Johns had. Throw a few mouth guards around.

As much as I'd like to see him develop a killer instinct and become a domineering half, I just don't think it will happen, he's just not wired that way. That's not a knock on him, it's a good trait on a human level.
I do think he'll be better for having Douiehi by his side though. I get the sense that AD is a strong personality with a fierce competitive streak and will hold team-mates accountable, and now he's back in his preferred position where he's expected to put the foot down, he will.
If that's how it pans out and Brooksy can play without that burden, he might just get back to his best, or fingers crossed, better than ever.

 

[twentyforty]

All this talk about Brooks and what is supposedly wrong with him does my head in. He just needs to take the right option consistently to be a top quality half. I still think he will have a good year this year.

Mine too 😥
There is nothing wrong with Brooks that isn’t wrong with the rest of the team.
There’s no I in TEAM but there is MATE. They need to spend more social time together and take a genuine interest in each other, then get on the floor and tell the rest of the team what they’ve learned. I think it’s ridiculous that 2 of the longest serving players don’t know who plays golf. What else don’t they know about each other? Conversely, take a team (there’s that word again) like Penrith, they loved the bubble last year and took full advantage of it.

 

[TigerSJ]

I think the difference between a good midfield kick and a poor one in most cases is the chase and challenge for the ball. Sivo made Moses look great last night - no other Eels players anywhere near the ball so without his challenge those would have been ordinary kicks handing the ball straight back to the opposition.
Last season Brooks was forced to kick many many times from inside his own half and guys are bagging him about his short kicking game and poor attacking kick options. This season if our forwards can get across the advantage line and gain the momentum to give our halves the space and time and the field position i am sure we’ll see a far better kicking game.

 

[tig_prmz]

I think the difference between a good midfield kick and a poor one in most cases is the chase and challenge for the ball. Sivo made Moses look great last night - no other Eels players anywhere near the ball so without his challenge those would have been ordinary kicks handing the ball straight back to the opposition.
Last season Brooks was forced to kick many many times from inside his own half and guys are bagging him about his short kicking game and poor attacking kick options. This season if our forwards can get across the advantage line and gain the momentum to give our halves the space and time and the field position i am sure we’ll see a far better kicking game.

Chase is a big part of it for sure. But it also comes down to the playmaker making it clear to his team what he is going to do. Half the time, I don't think even Brooksy knows what he's going to do. A kick on 4th or 5th tackle for eg he has never even attempted because he hasn't told his chasers.

Moses in general is the 2nd best kicker after Reynolds. His kicks are higher, longer and more precise.

 

[haberfield_tiger]

I watched Luke's interview on tigers website. I think he finds it uncomfortable in front of the camera. Also I think he struggles to own his performance.. doesn't give me alot of confidence. im not sure he can lead us to the top 8.. there is no excuse this year. We should make the 8 with this side... fingers crossed for sunday. Roosters look vulnerable.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

I watched Luke's interview on tigers website. I think he finds it uncomfortable in front of the camera. Also I think he struggles to own his performance.. doesn't give me alot of confidence. im not sure he can lead us to the top 8.. there is no excuse this year. We should make the 8 with this side... fingers crossed for sunday. Roosters look vulnerable.

My proposal to ensure Douhei runs the show is to drop Brooks and play a forward at 6 or 7.

This way you have one chief playmaker and one additional big body on the field.

Imback - Pure genius!

 

[upthetigers]

Imback - Pure genius!

Are you talking to yourself? Lol

 

[Tiger5150]

https://youtu.be/A-1fUbtwiAQ

Looks a good young prospect, we should sign him

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

Imback - Pure genius!



Are you talking to yourself? Lol

Yes ??

 

[beachtiger]

I know it’s been said many times but watching that highlights package he is such a great runner of the ball and I think would make a fantastic 5/8.

I know a lot of 5/8’s these days are built like second rowers and Brooks has a “traditional” half back build but his running game would be so dangerous with a bit more space around him.

Add to that taking away the pressure of leading a team around the park, which I think he struggles with, and he would play with so much more freedom.

He obviously has a huge amount of skills, I just wish he could find a way to unlock that consistently.

 

[JayT]

I'll bet Adam is our best half this week. Hopefully with Adam creating opportunities, Brooks can find some kind of role to play.