Luke Brooks

[happy_tiger]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.

Having said all that

Why is our attack so clunky and why are we so reliant on AD getting his bombs right and ad lib footy

Someone has to take responsibility for that .....

Secondly ...your making excuses .....Johns could have won that game and other sides are getting beaten by 40

What does that have to do with Brooks

What about conceding 5 tries with our paper tissue goal line defense?
I would be working our defense over time at training if anything.

Blaming individuals for yesterday’s loss is almost childish at this point

Well both sides of the ball we are diabolical yesterday ....Brooks is our ball player he has to take ownership .....we had 3 sets finish when we had great field position with a player basically get tackled without a shot fired one out without a kick

You can't excuse that ....make as many excuses as you all want ....

In a sense in the end our defence is put under so much pressure because our attack can't fire a serious shot against half decent sides

Childish ...making ridiculous excuses for an underperforming chief playmaker ......might be time to move your dreamcatcher to a better Feng Shui area of the house

Yes that underperforming halfback who set up 3 of our 4 tries after being down 16-0 so early in the game

Lol really man? Good sides defend their goal line repeatedly. We couldn’t even defend 1 set without leaking a try. It’s a massive problem this side has not addressed in the last 10 years

As for the last bit I’m not sure if that was meant to be funny ... because I’ve heard better sayings from 10 year olds

Again the 3 tries he set up ..enlighten us all ....he threw the last pass ( LL did all the hard work )

Brooks pushed up in support. He was there in the moment. If he wasn’t there for that Lucy offload, we just talk about Lucy making a good run.

Half the game in attack is built on support play these days

That is his role as a half .....Terry Lamb anyone

 

[Tiger5150]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.

Having said all that

Why is our attack so clunky and why are we so reliant on AD getting his bombs right and ad lib footy

Someone has to take responsibility for that .....

Secondly ...your making excuses .....Johns could have won that game and other sides are getting beaten by 40

What does that have to do with Brooks

What about conceding 5 tries with our paper tissue goal line defense?
I would be working our defense over time at training if anything.

Blaming individuals for yesterday’s loss is almost childish at this point

Well both sides of the ball we are diabolical yesterday ....Brooks is our ball player he has to take ownership .....we had 3 sets finish when we had great field position with a player basically get tackled without a shot fired one out without a kick

You can't excuse that ....make as many excuses as you all want ....

In a sense in the end our defence is put under so much pressure because our attack can't fire a serious shot against half decent sides

Childish ...making ridiculous excuses for an underperforming chief playmaker ......might be time to move your dreamcatcher to a better Feng Shui area of the house

Yes that underperforming halfback who set up 3 of our 4 tries after being down 16-0 so early in the game

Lol really man? Good sides defend their goal line repeatedly. We couldn’t even defend 1 set without leaking a try. It’s a massive problem this side has not addressed in the last 10 years

As for the last bit I’m not sure if that was meant to be funny ... because I’ve heard better sayings from 10 year olds

Again the 3 tries he set up ..enlighten us all ....he threw the last pass ( LL did all the hard work )

Brooks pushed up in support. He was there in the moment. If he wasn’t there for that Lucy offload, we just talk about Lucy making a good run.

Half the game in attack is built on support play these days

Exactly.....I hate doing this but its true......

Tigers fans: WHy dont we have any support play, I hope that Laurie can run off X. Y, and Z, why is noone pushing up?

Also Tigers Fans: Pfft anyone could have done what Brooks done

 

[happy_tiger]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....if we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

 

[Tiger5150]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

 

[twentyforty]

Why did Twal get hooked so early? I thought I saw him offload once, was that the reason? Or did Madge want to get our specialist #14 into the game, just to see how a ball playing lock could change the dynamics and maybe ease the pressure on Brooks?

Even Madge said how well Mbye did for the team when he came on....Moses has haters on this forum,but Madge knows his capabilities as a footballer and thats why he hasnt owned a particular position in the side,he keeps being used all over the place...He isnt a specialist hooker,lock or centre but does the job when thrown in there...Yesterday if he was in Tom Ts spot the defense on that side would have been better...

Yeh, I thought Mbye went well. I agree with what others have previously posted..we would benefit greatly by having a big aggressive ball player at 13, rather than a one dimensional prop. If we could upgrade a Taulagi or Amone then maybe JO could slot into 13? We basically need 3 halves at the scrum base.

 

[jrtiger]

I thought Brooks was ok yesterday but our inability to build pressure is going to hurt us long term. unless it was part of the game plan to bury the ball in the corner as opposed to rolling it into the ingoal I can understand that him and Doueihi were just following instructions, but it cost us yesterday. our inability to capitalise in that first 25 lost us that game.

 

[happy_tiger]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

His running game has disappeared completely ...what was the use of signing Roberts in particular if you don't have him taking the line on ..aiming at edge defenders and getting on their outside

Again ...this all could be Madge ....but if it is .....he is the wrong coach ...seriously most sets we throw Taylorball at the opposition ...just with AD amazing floating bombs ....but again the floating bombs fail ..and all we have done is set the opposition up on the 30 metre line and a chance to be in our 20 at the end of teh set

That isn't a good thing

 

[jrtiger]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

His running game has disappeared completely ...what was the use of signing Roberts in particular if you don't have him taking the line on ..aiming at edge defenders and getting on their outside

Again ...this all could be Madge ....but if it is .....he is the wrong coach ...seriously most sets we throw Taylorball at the opposition ...just with AD amazing floating bombs ....but again the floating bombs fail ..and all we have done is set the opposition up on the 30 metre line and a chance to be in our 20 at the end of teh set

That isn't a good thing

his support play and kick chase have been brilliant to start the year. last year he was taking the line on too much when nothing was on, this year he's a little more selective. yes he needs to do it more but if there's nothing on its better to give early ball to Luch and look for him to create an opportunity, which he did yesterday.

Brooks is failing in his ability to build pressure with a short kicking game that has disappeared in the last couple of years. if he can sort that out I don't think he's far off.

 

[Telltails]

The difference in the two teams attitude to defending was glaring. I thought their backs were not much better than ours but their forwards give them so much more to play behind because of their dominance. Mahoney is in great form and has plenty of runners who take the ball over the advantage line.

 

[happy_tiger]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

His running game has disappeared completely ...what was the use of signing Roberts in particular if you don't have him taking the line on ..aiming at edge defenders and getting on their outside

Again ...this all could be Madge ....but if it is .....he is the wrong coach ...seriously most sets we throw Taylorball at the opposition ...just with AD amazing floating bombs ....but again the floating bombs fail ..and all we have done is set the opposition up on the 30 metre line and a chance to be in our 20 at the end of teh set

That isn't a good thing

his support play and kick chase have been brilliant to start the year. last year he was taking the line on too much when nothing was on, this year he's a little more selective. yes he needs to do it more but if there's nothing on its better to give early ball to Luch and look for him to create an opportunity, which he did yesterday.

Brooks is failing in his ability to build pressure with a short kicking game that has disappeared in the last couple of years. if he can sort that out I don't think he's far off.

But the problem is he isn't doing anything ...he isn't ball playing ...he isn't taking the line on and he isn't using any short kicks

Parra's defence had no reason whatsoever to sit on the back foot and think ......what are they going to throw at us now .....the only time we look remotely dangerous is when we ad lib ....problem is if you keep a straight line of defence ad lib is reasonable easy to close down

Many of our problems revolve off our lack of organized attack

We can't control field position if we don't attack ...and we are just inviting defensive issues when sides can get into our red zone so easily because they are starting sets on their 30 instead of their 10 metre line

Lot easier to attack from 30 out than it is from your 10 ...far more risk than reward

 

[mike]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

His running game has disappeared completely ...what was the use of signing Roberts in particular if you don't have him taking the line on ..aiming at edge defenders and getting on their outside

Again ...this all could be Madge ....but if it is .....he is the wrong coach ...seriously most sets we throw Taylorball at the opposition ...just with AD amazing floating bombs ....but again the floating bombs fail ..and all we have done is set the opposition up on the 30 metre line and a chance to be in our 20 at the end of teh set

That isn't a good thing

his support play and kick chase have been brilliant to start the year. last year he was taking the line on too much when nothing was on, this year he's a little more selective. yes he needs to do it more but if there's nothing on its better to give early ball to Luch and look for him to create an opportunity, which he did yesterday.

Brooks is failing in his ability to build pressure with a short kicking game that has disappeared in the last couple of years. if he can sort that out I don't think he's far off.

But the problem is he isn't doing anything ...he isn't ball playing ...he isn't taking the line on and he isn't using any short kicks

Parra's defence had no reason whatsoever to sit on the back foot and think ......what are they going to throw at us now .....the only time we look remotely dangerous is when we ad lib ....problem is if you keep a straight line of defence ad lib is reasonable easy to close down

Many of our problems revolve off our lack of organized attack

We can't control field position if we don't attack ...and we are just inviting defensive issues when sides can get into our red zone so easily because they are starting sets on their 30 instead of their 10 metre line

Lot easier to attack from 30 out than it is from your 10 ...far more risk than reward

Geez @happy_tiger i think I need to see a neurologist. I’m agreeing way too much with you, something is wrong.

 

[happy_tiger]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

His running game has disappeared completely ...what was the use of signing Roberts in particular if you don't have him taking the line on ..aiming at edge defenders and getting on their outside

Again ...this all could be Madge ....but if it is .....he is the wrong coach ...seriously most sets we throw Taylorball at the opposition ...just with AD amazing floating bombs ....but again the floating bombs fail ..and all we have done is set the opposition up on the 30 metre line and a chance to be in our 20 at the end of teh set

That isn't a good thing

his support play and kick chase have been brilliant to start the year. last year he was taking the line on too much when nothing was on, this year he's a little more selective. yes he needs to do it more but if there's nothing on its better to give early ball to Luch and look for him to create an opportunity, which he did yesterday.

Brooks is failing in his ability to build pressure with a short kicking game that has disappeared in the last couple of years. if he can sort that out I don't think he's far off.

But the problem is he isn't doing anything ...he isn't ball playing ...he isn't taking the line on and he isn't using any short kicks

Parra's defence had no reason whatsoever to sit on the back foot and think ......what are they going to throw at us now .....the only time we look remotely dangerous is when we ad lib ....problem is if you keep a straight line of defence ad lib is reasonable easy to close down

Many of our problems revolve off our lack of organized attack

We can't control field position if we don't attack ...and we are just inviting defensive issues when sides can get into our red zone so easily because they are starting sets on their 30 instead of their 10 metre line

Lot easier to attack from 30 out than it is from your 10 ...far more risk than reward

Geez @happy_tiger i think I need to see a neurologist. I’m agreeing way too much with you, something is wrong.

At least someone on here has an open mind ...many can't accept the fact the have backed Brooks and can't accept he is a failure

Because the facts are there to see ....and it's funny how no one can create an argument against any of this bar Parra is a good side ...Roosters are a good side ....we can't defend ......it's a new side and will take time .....the players outside Brooks aren't any good ...your a Brooks hater (thats the best 1 ...means they can't even come up with decent argument )

 

[Geo]

Luke Brooks is 1st in our team for Line Break assists and equal 10th in the NRL...

 

[mike]

Luke Brooks is 1st in our team for Line Break assists and equal 10th in the NRL...

Below average then.

 

[Geo]

Luke Brooks is 1st in our team for Line Break assists and equal 10th in the NRL...

Below average then.

10th of all players

 

[avocadoontoast]

Luke Brooks is 1st in our team for Line Break assists and equal 10th in the NRL...

Where is he ranked for repeat sets?

 

[Speed2burn]

Luke Brooks is 1st in our team for Line Break assists and equal 10th in the NRL...

Below average then.

How many off contract halfbacks would do better after playing Canberra, roosters, knights and eels?

 

[Goanna57]

Man, watching us vs Parra.

We were Pummled.

Not Brooks fault on that. He goy a few opportunities and helped us get 20 points. I cannot fault him.

Our defense too, it held a line. We were not Porus slop. Yes, parra had a creative attack and rattled us, but they employed tactics to rattle us Unlike say easts that will just pass the ball to a center/winger and stroll on through.

We did well, in a comp where people are loosing 40/0 we actually performed. Long way to go.

Why blame Brooks when its clear Andrew Johns couldnt have won that game for us.


Good summary. We were beaten but a much better team. Their forwards were incredible and for the most part we held them. Plenty of good signs in that game.

What about the wasted opportunities in our 1st 25 minutes ...we didn't even try and get repeat sets ....i***f we don't have one player we trust to get a kick into the opposition in goal in our Top 13 ......***

It's OK ...Brooks is a protected species ....and you know why ...because many on here would have to admit they have been wrong about Brooks ......they quicker you all own it the better for your health ......wwwwwrong

I agree with this part. Brooks needs to improve in this area of his game (and others).

His running game has disappeared completely ...what was the use of signing Roberts in particular if you don't have him taking the line on ..aiming at edge defenders and getting on their outside

Again ...this all could be Madge ....but if it is .....he is the wrong coach ...seriously most sets we throw Taylorball at the opposition ...just with AD amazing floating bombs ....but again the floating bombs fail ..and all we have done is set the opposition up on the 30 metre line and a chance to be in our 20 at the end of teh set

That isn't a good thing

his support play and kick chase have been brilliant to start the year. last year he was taking the line on too much when nothing was on, this year he's a little more selective. yes he needs to do it more but if there's nothing on its better to give early ball to Luch and look for him to create an opportunity, which he did yesterday.

Brooks is failing in his ability to build pressure with a short kicking game that has disappeared in the last couple of years. if he can sort that out I don't think he's far off.

But the problem is he isn't doing anything ...he isn't ball playing ...he isn't taking the line on and he isn't using any short kicks

Parra's defence had no reason whatsoever to sit on the back foot and think ......what are they going to throw at us now .....the only time we look remotely dangerous is when we ad lib ....problem is if you keep a straight line of defence ad lib is reasonable easy to close down

Many of our problems revolve off our lack of organized attack

We can't control field position if we don't attack ...and we are just inviting defensive issues when sides can get into our red zone so easily because they are starting sets on their 30 instead of their 10 metre line

Lot easier to attack from 30 out than it is from your 10 ...far more risk than reward

Geez @happy_tiger i think I need to see a neurologist. I’m agreeing way too much with you, something is wrong.

At least someone on here has an open mind ...many can't accept the fact the have backed Brooks and can't accept he is a failure

Because the facts are there to see ....and it's funny how no one can create an argument against any of this bar Parra is a good side ...Roosters are a good side ....we can't defend ......it's a new side and will take time .....the players outside Brooks aren't any good ...your a Brooks hater (thats the best 1 ...means they can't even come up with decent argument )

Very well said happy I am in total agreement with your view on Brooks. It’s staggering people can’t see he went missing again when the team needed him the most

 

[The_Patriot]

Feels like we are on a long road trip. We are nothing more than the kids in the back seating asking are we there yet.

Look forward to the day when this guy is no longer out halfback!

 

[mike]

Luke Brooks is 1st in our team for Line Break assists and equal 10th in the NRL...

Below average then.

10th of all players

He should be in the top 3 or 4 but goes missing for extended periods of the game.