Luke Brooks

[Tigerbuck63]

This is like a broken record every season - Brooks.
As long term supporters we have backed the club and brooks hoping at some stage he would come good?
After last season did not rate him anymore.
Gave the benefit of doubt after Benji left to step up?
After 2 games again don't rate him, if he can't stand up and make it a contest in his 150th - 40 to 6 he is not the answer long term will get a regular gig this season, but is not a quality half back with how many games played and options.

 

[the_third]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

Blaming the team for leaving him high and dry?
???????
He’s king of the duds.

Takes 13 to defend a 7 tackle set, he was ordinary today for sure. But at least he tried.

He tried and was still ordinary. That’s the point

 

[weststigerman]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

He did that, but it's his job to finish sets, not running the ball all the time.

 

[tbones10]

Very disappointing, I was hoping for a big effort for his 150th, and that he would prove my previous statements wrong and change my opinion, but I was wrong.
Can run, can't lead, direct a footy side around the park and not earning his money, time to either move on or be moved on.

 

[Tigerbuck63]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

Yes but if he created repeat sets on at least one of the kicks our forwards would have had more faith in ability.
He is ordinary and we all know it the longer he plays.

 

[Tigerbuck63]

we don't have anyone to replace him though

Problem is we have not tried anyone that plays hos position so we can measure. Last season dropped but only to the bench..
Madge makes me wonder with selection policy on BJ/Mybe/Brooks.

 

[haberfield_tiger]

Brooks needs to be dropped... he can have a go in the Reggie's as a hooker for the next 6 weeks. See if he can convert himself into a 9.... I think he has expired as a 7... it's over....

 

[mikey]

Somethingneeds to change - there is no doubt. He did some good things today but sheesh some others just left me ready to smash the tv. We need someone else - Laurie at half? He looked the goods.

 

[mike]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

I’d have to agree with that. The team had no urgency in defence. No chasing the Roosters, just jogging back letting someone else do the job. Lots of arm grabbing. Really no heart at all in the second half.

 

[gallagher]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

I’d have to agree with that. The team had urgency in defence. No chasing the Roosters, just jogging back letting someone else do the job. Lots of arm grabbing. Really no heart at all in the second half.

Very worrying for this early in the season.

 

[BAGNF05]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

I’d have to agree with that. The team had urgency in defence. No chasing the Roosters, just jogging back letting someone else do the job. Lots of arm grabbing. Really no heart at all in the second half.

Very worrying for this early in the season.

Don’t look like a tight unit, no real anger or disappointment to be seen

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

just don't think Madden is the answer at 7
if we dont want Brooks for 2022 then try and shop him around but nobody in the squad at present can do the job at 7
At 6 we have options Douhie, Laurie Mmbye
Could Liddle be turned into a 7 ?

 

[gallagher]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

I’d have to agree with that. The team had urgency in defence. No chasing the Roosters, just jogging back letting someone else do the job. Lots of arm grabbing. Really no heart at all in the second half.

Very worrying for this early in the season.

Don’t look like a tight unit, no real anger or disappointment to be seen

And it has been for years.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

He's lost me. We have forwards who can actually go forward and make metres and he is still starved of last tackle options. Drilling short kicks dead, no long kicking game, seven tackle resets. I think his game has gone backward with us, he and us need a new lease on life. Would be best for both parties if he went.

 

[Harvey]

I have defended him, but he was terrible today. Just can’t work out who I would play instead

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I have defended him, but he was terrible today. Just can’t work out who I would play instead

I agree I've defended Brooks for the last year I'm losing patience if we had a decent replacement I would say it is time
in the right team he would go well

 

[getagrip]

I’ve always been an avid supporter of Brooks but I think I’ve reach the end of my tether after today.

That was most unaccomplished performance by him today, all he did was exposed himself as a very very poor quality half and to be quite honest I’d be more than happy to swap him out for Jackson Hastings.

We need someone with a bit more mongrel in that position who play’s with a lot of confidence all of which sadly Brooks doesn’t have even after150 games.....It’s time to get realistic Madge.

After being a long time Brooks supporter, today for some reason changed my opinion. He seemed to confirm, in of all games his 150th, that he has no idea.
The problem is, we have no one else, if you can believe that Madden is playing like a busted.

 

[hobbo1]

Was trying his heart out in the first half with some success running the ball. Execution was horrible on two grubbers and then his teammates went to water, leaving him high and dry. Brooks was poor today but many were worse.

Blaming the team for leaving him high and dry?
???????
He’s king of the duds.

Takes 13 to defend a 7 tackle set, he was ordinary today for sure. But at least he tried.

He tried to run too much ...
I just think he’s dumb .

 

[getagrip]

I’ve always been an avid supporter of Brooks but I think I’ve reach the end of my tether after today.

That was most unaccomplished performance by him today, all he did was exposed himself as a very very poor quality half and to be quite honest I’d be more than happy to swap him out for Jackson Hastings.

We need someone with a bit more mongrel in that position who play’s with a lot of confidence all of which sadly Brooks doesn’t have even after150 games.....It’s time to get realistic Madge.

After being a long time Brooks supporter, today for some reason changed my opinion. He seemed to confirm, in of all games his 150th, that he has no idea.
The problem is, we have no one else, if you can believe that Madden is playing like a busted.