Luke Brooks

[haberfield_tiger]

I don't buy this oh he's a 6 not a 7 because of his running game. Good 7s know when to run know when to kick etc. Brooks has had 150 games to work this out. No more excuses. Madge keeps talking about change. If brooks don't deliver. We need change....

 

[beachtiger]

I don't buy this oh he's a 6 not a 7 because of his running game. Good 7s know when to run know when to kick etc. Brooks has had 150 games to work this out. No more excuses. Madge keeps talking about change. If brooks don't deliver. We need change....

That’s the point though maybe he’s not a good 7 but potentially a really good 6.

 

[JayT]

I haven't seen many lines breaks from Brooks to show he is an exceptional runner though?

 

[Tiger5150]

I haven't seen many lines breaks from Brooks to show he is an exceptional runner though?

By definition the half back always receives the ball deeper, against a set defence. Its his job to set up line breaks for men outside him. A half will typically only make line breaks from broken play and in my memory, Brooks has made plenty.

 

[cochise]

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!

Nothing to say to this lol

 

[JC99]

If he can't perform we will struggle to make the 8 - unless the rest of the spine plays well enough for him to make up for it but that won't be easy.

 

[mike]

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!

Sheenious

 

[weststigerman]

One of my issues with Brooks is he never ever kicks earlier than the 5th tackle.

I don’t want him kicking on the second tackle like Benji, but there are times where we should kick to a corner on the 4th rather than 5 tackles and a bomb.

He seems to always go for the predictable option and he’s not willing to take a chance like most good halves.

 

[Goanna57]

In 2 years time we will be having these same argument about Brooks.He just needs more time it’s only been 7 season and 150 games.Let’s give him a chance

 

[The_Patriot]

Only got to look at teams like the Broncos are Warriors. If your halves are under performing it really doesnt matter how good your squad is.

So much pressure on Brooks.Trouble is you can see it in his face.

Hopefully he can respond positively and play good consistent footy this year.

 

[twentyforty]

Madge on Luke Brooks..
“I've been really pleased with Luke's pre-season and how he's reflected on round one - there's lots of areas he's improving on and wanting to take forward - and they're the things you want to do each week with your players.

"He's always the last one to walk off the field and works extremely hard, and I know that if he stays at it then he's going to get the desired results."

Use the force Luke!

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Madge on Luke Brooks..
“I've been really pleased with Luke's pre-season and how he's reflected on round one - there's lots of areas he's improving on and wanting to take forward - and they're the things you want to do each week with your players.

"He's always the last one to walk off the field and works extremely hard, and I know that if he stays at it then he's going to get the desired results."

Use the force Luke!

Keep going Luke 150 games is something to be extremely proud of unlike some of the keyboard warrior's who would be unable to string 15 words together

 

[TrueTiger]

Madge on Luke Brooks..
“I've been really pleased with Luke's pre-season and how he's reflected on round one - there's lots of areas he's improving on and wanting to take forward - and they're the things you want to do each week with your players.

"He's always the last one to walk off the field and works extremely hard, and I know that if he stays at it then he's going to get the desired results."

Use the force Luke!

Well Madge,Luke has everything and you as coach in his favour this year,he HAS to get this team going forward and delivering winning results...if he dishes up much of the same old same old of the previous year then it will be time to revisit his contractual agreement..
I would love to see him at his brilliant best,he has to come out of his shell and start playing to his superb potential,he has older experienced players around him and younger potential as well..the stage is set for 2021 to be finals bound....
If you watch league for a long time most of the seasons of NRL take teams 5/6 rounds to get things right,this will happen for us and then we will start to shake the joint up...GO WTs....

 

[hank37w]

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!

Is Dave Taylor available? he would be ideal.

And what's more, it's already been tried and tested.

 

[Geo]

Don't really care how Brooks comes across in the media..in fact many a just DCE cliche robots...unless you're Toby Roudolf..

It's with his team mates on and off the field that matters..Maguire made him part of the leadership group..

 

[twentyforty]

Madge on Luke Brooks..
“I've been really pleased with Luke's pre-season and how he's reflected on round one - there's lots of areas he's improving on and wanting to take forward - and they're the things you want to do each week with your players.

"He's always the last one to walk off the field and works extremely hard, and I know that if he stays at it then he's going to get the desired results."

Use the force Luke!

Well Madge,Luke has everything and you as coach in his favour this year,he HAS to get this team going forward and delivering winning results...if he dishes up much of the same old same old of the previous year then it will be time to revisit his contractual agreement..
I would love to see him at his brilliant best,he has to come out of his shell and start playing to his superb potential,he has older experienced players around him and younger potential as well..the stage is set for 2021 to be finals bound....
If you watch league for a long time most of the seasons of NRL take teams 5/6 rounds to get things right,this will happen for us and then we will start to shake the joint up...GO WTs....

I wouldn’t be surprised if WT started a 6 game winning streak, starting from tomorrow.

 

[Lukic]

Brooks is starting to enter the 'worst player to play X NRL games' territory now. Unless we have some miracle and he becomes a good first grader, I hope he doesn't go past 155-160.

 

[jadtiger]

Brooks is starting to enter the 'worst player to play X NRL games' territory now. Unless we have some miracle and he becomes a good first grader, I hope he doesn't go past 155-160.

I didnt vote you down but that is really an unworthy comment

 

[Speed2burn]

Madge on Luke Brooks..
“I've been really pleased with Luke's pre-season and how he's reflected on round one - there's lots of areas he's improving on and wanting to take forward - and they're the things you want to do each week with your players.

"He's always the last one to walk off the field and works extremely hard, and I know that if he stays at it then he's going to get the desired results."

Use the force Luke!

Well Madge,Luke has everything and you as coach in his favour this year,he HAS to get this team going forward and delivering winning results...if he dishes up much of the same old same old of the previous year then it will be time to revisit his contractual agreement..
I would love to see him at his brilliant best,he has to come out of his shell and start playing to his superb potential,he has older experienced players around him and younger potential as well..the stage is set for 2021 to be finals bound....
If you watch league for a long time most of the seasons of NRL take teams 5/6 rounds to get things right,this will happen for us and then we will start to shake the joint up...GO WTs....

I wouldn’t be surprised if WT started a 6 game winning streak, starting from tomorrow.

I would be very surprised

 

[hank37w]

Madge on Luke Brooks..
“I've been really pleased with Luke's pre-season and how he's reflected on round one - there's lots of areas he's improving on and wanting to take forward - and they're the things you want to do each week with your players.

"He's always the last one to walk off the field and works extremely hard, and I know that if he stays at it then he's going to get the desired results."

Use the force Luke!

Well Madge,Luke has everything and you as coach in his favour this year,he HAS to get this team going forward and delivering winning results...if he dishes up much of the same old same old of the previous year then it will be time to revisit his contractual agreement..
I would love to see him at his brilliant best,he has to come out of his shell and start playing to his superb potential,he has older experienced players around him and younger potential as well..the stage is set for 2021 to be finals bound....
If you watch league for a long time most of the seasons of NRL take teams 5/6 rounds to get things right,this will happen for us and then we will start to shake the joint up...GO WTs....

I wouldn’t be surprised if WT started a 6 game winning streak, starting from tomorrow.

I would be very surprised

Yee of little faith!