Luke Brooks

[Camel2281]

The Godfather has spoken

Interesting that is the 1st thing we hear from him.

Making his intent clear if nothing else. It's going to be interesting to see how much influence he still has.

I am curious to see if Sheens can have a positive impact on Brooks' game.

Nothing has in 9 years. Can't see that changing now

 

[needsanewusername]

Sheens statement articulates that the club are unified in its decision making and possibly averts any crisis.
We of all people should know how the media - including social media - can be significantly damaging and pose further threat or harm to our brand/operations(including recruitment), so it's good for PR management.

I appreciated the reference to Luke's team mates and family. It's especially gotta be hell for them and his words are also rather respectful to them IMO.

How much more harm could our brand experience?
We are already a laughing stock within the game and our recruitment department is disrespected/taken advantage of by all other clubs.
The only thing missing is an extremely well deserved spoon.
Next year…

Maybe if you didn't focus on the thoughts of others it wouldn't be bothersome for you. There's also something wrong with the fact you've taken a swipe at my post because you can't control it.
I'd for once like to support my team without having to deal with negative and passive aggressive people.

…and I would like to see my club succeed.
Sticking by a halfback who has failed for 8 years consecutively is not going to achieve this.

Are you comfortable trying to bully a woman?
Why engage with someone who you clearly disagree with, for the simple sake of an argument?

hhahaha what a pissweak reply...
The sexist card eh?
pathetic

It was perhaps an error of judgement to play that card.

It doesn’t take a man to point it out…

Perhaps?
She flicked it out like she was PC Principle.
Seriously, disagreeing with someone is not abuse.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

The only reasons Brooks will be at the Tigers next season is 2 points
1/ Douehi’s injury
2/ The freight would be to high for the remainder of his two years !

Tend to agree with point 1. Point 2 I’m not so sure. If brooks is really on 850, I think he is worth 500-600 to many clubs.
Paying 250 to play somewhere else is pretty common isn’t it?

 

[Camel2281]

Brooksy just needs a bit more around him , he does make plenty of errors but he loves this joint with all his heart

Yep Aceshigh , Brooks is not a team directer just like he is not a front row forward. That is not his strength in the game. He is a great runner of the ball. Its like when Peter Dip S Sterling( at SSO level) & Jason Dip S Taylor blamed Robbie for “taking over” the team calls. If Mitchell Pearce(in SOO) & Brooks dont have the skills to game manage what do you expect to happen when they are exposed? We move Robbie on & we get worse. Laurie Daley moves Robbie on & we lose the SSO. Some players, while good players are simply not leaders. I think Brooks will excel with the Hastings as the he wont have the pressure trying to manage the game . The passage of time he clearly does not have the skills to do so.

Brooks publicly whinged about Robbie taking over the team calls. It was on him that Farah was punted. He came out preseason and had a crack at Benji and said that last year Benji over called him and he didn't get control.

When he got given the control Brooks got worse and stood out as a terrible halfback. It was on him

 

[TigerLouis]

Brooks won a dally m halfback of the year not long ago with one of the weakest forward packs in front of him the guy can play if he has better organising players around him such as Hastings & Hodgson.

 

[needsanewusername]

Brooksy just needs a bit more around him , he does make plenty of errors but he loves this joint with all his heart

Yep Aceshigh , Brooks is not a team directer just like he is not a front row forward. That is not his strength in the game. He is a great runner of the ball. Its like when Peter Dip S Sterling( at SSO level) & Jason Dip S Taylor blamed Robbie for “taking over” the team calls. If Mitchell Pearce(in SOO) & Brooks dont have the skills to game manage what do you expect to happen when they are exposed? We move Robbie on & we get worse. Laurie Daley moves Robbie on & we lose the SSO. Some players, while good players are simply not leaders. I think Brooks will excel with the Hastings as the he wont have the pressure trying to manage the game . The passage of time he clearly does not have the skills to do so.

Brooks is a 6, no doubt about it. Back when we had Mitchell Moses (not that they ever played well together), he had the ability to spot opportunities from nothing, ala Cody Walker. He is unable to multi-task well in games. E.g. he'll be setting up shape and someone will throw an offload, oh no he's not paying attention. Put him at second receiver and I believe he will flourish.

Luke Brooks and Cody Walker have nothing in common. Apart from that, I agree with the rest of you post.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Sheens statement articulates that the club are unified in its decision making and possibly averts any crisis.
We of all people should know how the media - including social media - can be significantly damaging and pose further threat or harm to our brand/operations(including recruitment), so it's good for PR management.

I appreciated the reference to Luke's team mates and family. It's especially gotta be hell for them and his words are also rather respectful to them IMO.

How much more harm could our brand experience?
We are already a laughing stock within the game and our recruitment department is disrespected/taken advantage of by all other clubs.
The only thing missing is an extremely well deserved spoon.
Next year…

Maybe if you didn't focus on the thoughts of others it wouldn't be bothersome for you. There's also something wrong with the fact you've taken a swipe at my post because you can't control it.
I'd for once like to support my team without having to deal with negative and passive aggressive people.

…and I would like to see my club succeed.
Sticking by a halfback who has failed for 8 years consecutively is not going to achieve this.

Are you comfortable trying to bully a woman?
Why engage with someone who you clearly disagree with, for the simple sake of an argument?

hhahaha what a pissweak reply...
The sexist card eh?
pathetic

It was perhaps an error of judgement to play that card.

It doesn’t take a man to point it out…

Perhaps?
She flicked it out like she was PC Principle.
Seriously, disagreeing with someone is not abuse.

Yes I agree. The fact that some of the posts have since been deleted/retracted suggests the author may regret them. Being labelled pathetic seemed harsh.

 

[cochise]

Sheens statement articulates that the club are unified in its decision making and possibly averts any crisis.
We of all people should know how the media - including social media - can be significantly damaging and pose further threat or harm to our brand/operations(including recruitment), so it's good for PR management.

I appreciated the reference to Luke's team mates and family. It's especially gotta be hell for them and his words are also rather respectful to them IMO.

How much more harm could our brand experience?
We are already a laughing stock within the game and our recruitment department is disrespected/taken advantage of by all other clubs.
The only thing missing is an extremely well deserved spoon.
Next year…

Maybe if you didn't focus on the thoughts of others it wouldn't be bothersome for you. There's also something wrong with the fact you've taken a swipe at my post because you can't control it.
I'd for once like to support my team without having to deal with negative and passive aggressive people.

…and I would like to see my club succeed.
Sticking by a halfback who has failed for 8 years consecutively is not going to achieve this.

Are you comfortable trying to bully a woman?
Why engage with someone who you clearly disagree with, for the simple sake of an argument?

hhahaha what a pissweak reply...
The sexist card eh?
pathetic

It was perhaps an error of judgement to play that card.

It doesn’t take a man to point it out…

Perhaps?
She flicked it out like she was PC Principle.
Seriously, disagreeing with someone is not abuse.

Yes I agree. The fact that some of the posts have since been deleted/retracted suggests the author may regret them. Being labelled pathetic seemed harsh.

Agreed, time to let this topic go.

 

[Tiger Woods]


😂

 

[Camel2281]

Brooks won a dally m halfback of the year not long ago with one of the weakest forward packs in front of him the guy can play if he has better organising players around him such as Hastings & Hodgson.

Every time Brooks has played with organising players he has whinged publicly about "Not having the keys". He's a myth

 

[needsanewusername]


😂

That’s a cracking quote

 

[Snake]

Had a chuckle about Sheens media release this is the coach that butchered Benji’s career by not signing a recognised 7 after Prince.. what’s old is new again 😂

 

[needsanewusername]

Sheens has proven many times that he is a poor judge of what makes a good 7.

 

[TigerLouis]

You put Brooks in one of the top teams like Storm or Roosters & you will see the difference he is not the problem.

 

[needsanewusername]

You put Brooks in one of the top teams like Storm or Roosters & you will see the difference he is not the problem.

I’ve read and heard this throw away line many times.
It can’t be qualified but that never stops the author trying to claim the higher ground by stating it can’t be proven wrong.
It’s laughable nonsense.

 

[Newtown]

Sheens shuts down Brooks exit speculation
Scott Bailey 4 hrs ago
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Tim Sheens has shot down any chance of Luke Brooks moving to Newcastle, declaring the halfback will see out his contract with Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers are adamant Luke Brooks will be staying next NRL season despite Newcastle talk.© Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS Wests Tigers are adamant Luke Brooks will be staying next NRL season despite Newcastle talk.
In his first public statement since returning to the joint-venture as football director, Sheens made a point to defend Brooks and his position at the club.


It came after the Tigers half met with club management on Sunday, insistent nothing had changed from his end and that he was committed to improving the club.

Brooks had emerged as a possible option to replace Mitchell Pearce at Newcastle, with Pearce a target for the France-based Catalans.

Pearce still has a year left to run on his NRL deal, but the veteran is expected to meet with Knights officials this week over his future.

Regardless, the Tigers have made clear that if Pearce does go, Brooks won't be his replacement.

"Luke is a proud local junior and an extremely talented halfback, who has shown an unquestionable level of commitment to Wests Tigers over a number of years," Sheens said.

"It is clear that he remains an integral part of the long-term plans of Wests Tigers.

"And, in speaking with him, he too is equally focused and passionate on delivering sustained success for the club."

Brooks was the club's player of the year this season and also attracts a discount on their salary cap as a long-serving player.


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The Tigers have signed Jackson Hastings for next year, but fellow half Adam Doueihi is expected to miss the first half of the year as he recovers from knee surgery.

Hastings has been a star in his three years in the Super League, but hasn't had a consistent run as a starting half in the NRL since the Sydney Roosters' 2016 horror show.

Without Brooks, that would leave Hastings partnered with the untried Jock Madden as the Tigers playmakers for the first half of the year.

Likewise, Madden has played just three NRL games and has had limited football in the past two years with reserve grade seasons cancelled due to COVID-19.

"Luke Brooks is contracted with Wests Tigers until at least the end of 2023 and, contrary to media speculation, will not be leaving the club," Sheens said.

"Wests Tigers have been definitive on this matter and will continue to reiterate this against any untrue speculation.

"It is unfair on Luke, his teammates and family, as well as those involved with the club, to raise false conjecture on his future lying away from Wests Tigers.

"When both he and the club are united on delivering success together."

Beyond Brooks, the Knights do have other options if Pearce is let go.

Jake Clifford impressed in his 13 games for the club at five-eighth last year after arriving from North Queensland.

Youngster Phoenix Crossland is one option to partner Clifford if the Knights release Pearce and don't land a replacement.

Alternatively, the Knights could shift Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth in a move that would allow Tex Hoy to play fullback with both dynamic players on the field at the same time.

 

[Newtown]

**Sheens shuts down Brooks exit speculation
Scott Bailey**

Tim Sheens has shot down any chance of Luke Brooks moving to Newcastle, declaring the halfback will see out his contract with Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers are adamant Luke Brooks will be staying next NRL season despite Newcastle

Wests Tigers are adamant Luke Brooks will be staying next NRL season despite Newcastle talk.
In his first public statement since returning to the joint-venture as football director, Sheens made a point to defend Brooks and his position at the club.

It came after the Tigers half met with club management on Sunday, insistent nothing had changed from his end and that he was committed to improving the club.

Brooks had emerged as a possible option to replace Mitchell Pearce at Newcastle, with Pearce a target for the France-based Catalans.

Pearce still has a year left to run on his NRL deal, but the veteran is expected to meet with Knights officials this week over his future.

Regardless, the Tigers have made clear that if Pearce does go, Brooks won’t be his replacement.

“Luke is a proud local junior and an extremely talented halfback, who has shown an unquestionable level of commitment to Wests Tigers over a number of years,” Sheens said.

"It is clear that he remains an integral part of the long-term plans of Wests Tigers.

“And, in speaking with him, he too is equally focused and passionate on delivering sustained success for the club.”

Brooks was the club’s player of the year this season and also attracts a discount on their salary cap as a long-serving player.

The Tigers have signed Jackson Hastings for next year, but fellow half Adam Doueihi is expected to miss the first half of the year as he recovers from knee surgery.

Hastings has been a star in his three years in the Super League, but hasn’t had a consistent run as a starting half in the NRL since the Sydney Roosters’ 2016 horror show.

Without Brooks, that would leave Hastings partnered with the untried Jock Madden as the Tigers playmakers for the first half of the year.

Likewise, Madden has played just three NRL games and has had limited football in the past two years with reserve grade seasons cancelled due to COVID-19.

“Luke Brooks is contracted with Wests Tigers until at least the end of 2023 and, contrary to media speculation, will not be leaving the club,” Sheens said.

"Wests Tigers have been definitive on this matter and will continue to reiterate this against any untrue speculation.

"It is unfair on Luke, his teammates and family, as well as those involved with the club, to raise false conjecture on his future lying away from Wests Tigers.

“When both he and the club are united on delivering success together.”

Beyond Brooks, the Knights do have other options if Pearce is let go.

Jake Clifford impressed in his 13 games for the club at five-eighth last year after arriving from North Queensland.

Youngster Phoenix Crossland is one option to partner Clifford if the Knights release Pearce and don’t land a replacement.

Alternatively, the Knights could shift Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth in a move that would allow Tex Hoy to play fullback with both dynamic players on the field at the same time.

 

[balmain boy]

Brooks should have to earn his spot in the starting lineup. Same as everyone else. If Hastings and Madden out perform him then he plays NSW cup.

We can't simply let Brooks go though. Unless a club pays full price or we get a good swap he won't be going anywhere. At the very least he'll be here til about Christmas. See how he and Hastings combine

 

[Merlot]

so if when we let Brooks go,4yrs 2 late imo,lets get value 4him,is all Tim said,allegedly

 

[innsaneink]

Sheens statement articulates that the club are unified in its decision making and possibly averts any crisis.
We of all people should know how the media - including social media - can be significantly damaging and pose further threat or harm to our brand/operations(including recruitment), so it's good for PR management.

I appreciated the reference to Luke's team mates and family. It's especially gotta be hell for them and his words are also rather respectful to them IMO.

How much more harm could our brand experience?
We are already a laughing stock within the game and our recruitment department is disrespected/taken advantage of by all other clubs.
The only thing missing is an extremely well deserved spoon.
Next year…

Maybe if you didn't focus on the thoughts of others it wouldn't be bothersome for you. There's also something wrong with the fact you've taken a swipe at my post because you can't control it.
I'd for once like to support my team without having to deal with negative and passive aggressive people.

…and I would like to see my club succeed.
Sticking by a halfback who has failed for 8 years consecutively is not going to achieve this.

Are you comfortable trying to bully a woman?
Why engage with someone who you clearly disagree with, for the simple sake of an argument?

hhahaha what a pissweak reply...
The sexist card eh?
pathetic

It was perhaps an error of judgement to play that card.

It doesn’t take a man to point it out…

Doesn't matter if I'm male female or those other new ones these days
If it were the race card, the gay card... Any card, I'm calling out that post for what it is.
Falsely accusing someone of bullying is pathetic
Online bullying is very serious and has led to suicide from genuine victims... Its Nothing to make light of