Luke Brooks

[jirskyr]

we decided to give SMH inside mail with the club rather than DT years ago now Michael Chammas is burning us with article re Madge.

Chammas is with SMH though? I don't follow you. It was Josh Massoud at DT they originally rebelled against. Then for a while we fed Brent Read via Marina Go's husband.

I think the go-to now is Christian Nicolusi.

 

[jirskyr]

At $900k a year, Brooks is not paying his way. If he were on $350k fair enough, but as a Half Back, a key position, its time to say goodbye and we wish you well (It's not like Moses, Sharon or the other bloke) he has tried hard but will never be a dominant Half. After 150 games, he is not what we paid for.

On what are you basing the figure of 900k?

My understanding is it is nowhere near that.

What exactly, at the moment, is he not doing that would justify his paycheque in your eyes?

It was reported at about 500k previously. Now it's up to 900k.

That was way back when the other 3 left and before being upgraded (at least) twice.
Been reported plenty of times closer to $900k now

Can you provide us with a link that isn't some made up journalists story ? If not it's about as factual as most stuff written in the DT/Fox.

To me he is on 500k. That was the figure reported when last he signed. I believe he was extended but I've never read any figures mentioning 900k from a factual source.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/luke-brooks/

Just so you are aware zero tackle isn't an authority. They just guess and repeat media articles.

 

[Sco77y]

I reckon they have these stories ready to go depending on results. If we got smashed yesterday it would have been all about Maguires head on the chopping block. We win it's an inform Brooks being shopped around.

Or may have been pre-emptively written - backing the Tigers lose and Brooks has a shocker.

Didn't pan out but Chammas has already done all of his creative writing and doesn't want it to go to waste, so releases it anyway.

 

[Cairnstigers]

Will the club categorically deny the Luke Brooks Rumours

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Will the club categorically deny the Luke Brooks Rumours

I'd think that would only encourage more of this 'reporting'.

 

[jadtiger]

At $900k a year, Brooks is not paying his way. If he were on $350k fair enough, but as a Half Back, a key position, its time to say goodbye and we wish you well (It's not like Moses, Sharon or the other bloke) he has tried hard but will never be a dominant Half. After 150 games, he is not what we paid for.

On what are you basing the figure of 900k?

My understanding is it is nowhere near that.

What exactly, at the moment, is he not doing that would justify his paycheque in your eyes?

It was reported at about 500k previously. Now it's up to 900k.

That was way back when the other 3 left and before being upgraded (at least) twice.
Been reported plenty of times closer to $900k now

Can you provide us with a link that isn't some made up journalists story ? If not it's about as factual as most stuff written in the DT/Fox.

To me he is on 500k. That was the figure reported when last he signed. I believe he was extended but I've never read any figures mentioning 900k from a factual source.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/luke-brooks/

Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is more believable than that.It should be called zerocredility not zerotackle imo

 

[earl]

At $900k a year, Brooks is not paying his way. If he were on $350k fair enough, but as a Half Back, a key position, its time to say goodbye and we wish you well (It's not like Moses, Sharon or the other bloke) he has tried hard but will never be a dominant Half. After 150 games, he is not what we paid for.

On what are you basing the figure of 900k?

My understanding is it is nowhere near that.

What exactly, at the moment, is he not doing that would justify his paycheque in your eyes?

It was reported at about 500k previously. Now it's up to 900k.

That was way back when the other 3 left and before being upgraded (at least) twice.
Been reported plenty of times closer to $900k now

Can you provide us with a link that isn't some made up journalists story ? If not it's about as factual as most stuff written in the DT/Fox.

To me he is on 500k. That was the figure reported when last he signed. I believe he was extended but I've never read any figures mentioning 900k from a factual source.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/luke-brooks/

You realize these numbers are made up. Honestly do you know that ?

 

[earl]

At $900k a year, Brooks is not paying his way. If he were on $350k fair enough, but as a Half Back, a key position, its time to say goodbye and we wish you well (It's not like Moses, Sharon or the other bloke) he has tried hard but will never be a dominant Half. After 150 games, he is not what we paid for.

On what are you basing the figure of 900k?

My understanding is it is nowhere near that.

What exactly, at the moment, is he not doing that would justify his paycheque in your eyes?

It was reported at about 500k previously. Now it's up to 900k.

That was way back when the other 3 left and before being upgraded (at least) twice.
Been reported plenty of times closer to $900k now

Can you provide us with a link that isn't some made up journalists story ? If not it's about as factual as most stuff written in the DT/Fox.

To me he is on 500k. That was the figure reported when last he signed. I believe he was extended but I've never read any figures mentioning 900k from a factual source.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/luke-brooks/


Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is more believable than that.It should be called zerocredility not zerotackle imo

It's pretty funny right. I think the poster was serious as well.

 

[Tigerstruck]

We can't let Brooks go now that he's actually hit some form - you can already see us paying him to go and tear up for another Sydney club while we're left with a risky English signing and no other halfbacks on the market.

Best shout has got to be Brooks at 6, let him do his thing, and let Douehi, a true leader and future of the club, play 7 and steer the team around the park, while we trial Hastings at 14 and see how he fits into the NRL.

 

[Tigersbest]

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Hastings is better than brooks. Better kicking game, bigger body, tackles better and Hastings running game is so dangerous. Smart move from the club in my mind.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

On what basis is Hastings' running game and tackling better than Brooks' let alone a better player?

Watch his highlights man. Everything I saw there was better than brooks

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Maybe we can get Ashley Taylor, he is on marquee money.

Hopefully there is no truth in this, it would be such as dumbass decision.

Hastings previous NRL incarnation was as a bench player that could not hold a position. Standard tigers signing.

I rather get Milf than Ash Taylor
At least Milf has been there, done that.
Poor Ash has been hype only (Broosky still better, he has a Dally M to prove it)

 

[Crucible]

The reason Brooks got his $900k was because he showed promise and then more promise etc etc. He was also the beneficiary of the Moses,Sharon and the other fellas departure. We are now at a point where a $900k ,150 game player must deliver. He clearly has not delivered at a top three half back level considering his paycheck. Hence the farewell party. Simple.

 

[Madge]

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Hastings is better than brooks. Better kicking game, bigger body, tackles better and Hastings running game is so dangerous. Smart move from the club in my mind.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

Brooks is definitely overpaid but that was another poor decision by the club. He plays with passion and makes his tackles. Cutting him would just be another poor decision by the club. Something they are historically great at.

Brooks is better than Hastings on all evidence.

On what basis is Hastings' running game and tackling better than Brooks' let alone a better player?

Watch his highlights man. Everything I saw there was better than brooks

They're highlights for a reason. Not taking into consideration the difference in quality of leagues.

 

[TYGA]

Brooks has been playing well in a beaten side most weeks. He doesn’t combine well with Douihei. You only let him go at full market price

If you can save 700k and upgrade other positions via a player swap it makes sense as he’s not that much better than Hastings. If not forget it no point you are down grading the halfback position.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

if he does go can he take Nofo with him

Ah you forgot to mention the other few liabilities as well

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

I do think Brooks has improved immensely over the last couple of months. Prior to that though he was underwhelming and the weakness in his game with communication, organisation, kicking and leading were obvious to many here. I hope he can stay but I would be open to him trying another position eg hooker or centre if WT are looking for Hastings to be the 7 and Doueihi at 6. We have to settle the 4 x key spine positions to build upon.

Brooks at #9 with 7 Hastings 6 Doueihi could work

For a little fella he really does whack in defense

I agree, and I'm picking up a feeling Liddle may well not succeed and Simpkin is still a work in progress. There could be an interesting opportunity there if WT and Brooks want to try.

I now think Liddle is not what is required .. Simpkin will need to put in to build up strength and fitness as I feel he will be up next season .

How did this become a slaughter Liddle thread?
The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

Liddle is the best we have, unless you bring a top tier Hooker Liddle is the best hooker WT has

 

[avocadoontoast]

The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

If that's the case you certainly can't question his fitness.

 

[2041]

The reason Brooks got his $900k was because he showed promise and then more promise etc etc. He was also the beneficiary of the Moses,Sharon and the other fellas departure. We are now at a point where a $900k ,150 game player must deliver. He clearly has not delivered at a top three half back level considering his paycheck. Hence the farewell party. Simple.

It's funny, when people say almost anything is "simple" it almost always isn't. The fact that Brooks is probably on too big of a contract doesn't make anything "simple". Can we offload him without having to pay so much freight that we can't replace him with anyone better? Do we have someone ready to step in, either as a new signing or in juniors/reggies? What does the free agent market look like?

The way you're talking is as if we can just release Brooks and thus get out of his contract. But that's not true. We're on the hook for the money committed to Brooks, and the fact that he might be a $600k halfback rather than a $900k one is completely meaningless. The only question is who is the best halfback the Tigers can get for next year and beyond given what's available and what contracts are already written. We can't just say "we're paying you too much and we've changed our mind, soz, see ya."

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

The bloke ran 90 mins to get a try 2 games ago, competes with all he has

If that's the case you certainly can't question his fitness.

I was at the game and i was surprised he was left on the bench for as long as he was.
Liddle is a straight out Hooker as opposed to Mybe

 

[Curaeus]

The reason Brooks got his $900k was because he showed promise and then more promise etc etc. He was also the beneficiary of the Moses,Sharon and the other fellas departure. We are now at a point where a $900k ,150 game player must deliver. He clearly has not delivered at a top three half back level considering his paycheck. Hence the farewell party. Simple.


It's funny, when people say almost anything is "simple" it almost always isn't. The fact that Brooks is probably on too big of a contract doesn't make anything "simple". Can we offload him without having to pay so much freight that we can't replace him with anyone better? Do we have someone ready to step in, either as a new signing or in juniors/reggies? What does the free agent market look like?

The way you're talking is as if we can just release Brooks and thus get out of his contract. But that's not true. We're on the hook for the money committed to Brooks, and the fact that he might be a $600k halfback rather than a $900k one is completely meaningless. The only question is who is the best halfback the Tigers can get for next year and beyond given what's available and what contracts are already written. We can't just say "we're paying you too much and we've changed our mind, soz, see ya."

Try walking away from any contract, especially one as big as Luke Brooks' deal. and enter a world of financial pain populated by lawyers and judges.