Well Bagnf,Simkins,JO,steff,Laurie,etc were signed before media was aware,these deals need to be made on the quiet.Lee and Madge were in the media spruiking about our interests in Harry,JAC,Cheese,Mansour,and Mc Guiness ,we did not sign any of these players.And there are always players on the radar,its just smart to keep it behind closed doors.
Madge's plans for Halves
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happy_tiger
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@palms said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1288822) said:
I think we may want to tsunami out for a replacement half ...well at the very least bombdive .......splashing doesn't seem to work
Tim Sheens
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I am almost certain that our halves will be a great pairing, shining with the quicker and sweet ball that they will receive from Liddle and if Simpkins has similar crispness and ability to force his way in, even better. I see the respective strengths of our front three playmakers in the spine this coming season as complimentary to each other, a cohesive sum of it's parts.
Despite the undoubted effort and strengths of Harry's game, I saw a middle getting dominated by defences and detraction from Brooks' game with deference to Benji when on the field and particularly so when in the attacking zone. I am unsure as to the coach's role in the latter, though I feel he made some alterations later in the year to remedy that and noted that we looked good when both nines were on the field.
Doueihi looked a natural in his stint filling in at six and whilst I will miss him under the high ball at the back, his deficiency of pace there caused problems that will be of little concern as a half that will feed his outside backs. In the assumed absence of until next year of Laurie, if Mbye can find some of his old fullback form or Asu takes on the role, I see WT as having a competent spine.
Despite the undoubted effort and strengths of Harry's game, I saw a middle getting dominated by defences and detraction from Brooks' game with deference to Benji when on the field and particularly so when in the attacking zone. I am unsure as to the coach's role in the latter, though I feel he made some alterations later in the year to remedy that and noted that we looked good when both nines were on the field.
Doueihi looked a natural in his stint filling in at six and whilst I will miss him under the high ball at the back, his deficiency of pace there caused problems that will be of little concern as a half that will feed his outside backs. In the assumed absence of until next year of Laurie, if Mbye can find some of his old fullback form or Asu takes on the role, I see WT as having a competent spine.
I just don't think we can offer any more outs for Brooks other than a dud go forward from the pack. No half shines behind a beaten pack but all the other stuff in regard to those inside and outside him has run it's course - imo. All halves have to work effectively with the players around them - none of whom are perfect and Brooks does too. Liddle and Douehi can not be held accountable for an indecisive Brooks when Brooks is the senior player. He has to lead.
@InMadgeWeTrust said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1288935) said:
He looks good and was training with the squad,but probably 2022 as i think he is in Flegg this year.i'm not sure if and when they can move him up.Probabley waiting to see how he goes, i expect Kei who can play after round 16 to make grade first.But he is a centre .
weststigerman
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I think the time is right for Madden to step up if either AD or Brooks in particular go down injured or have form issues.
My only concern is his defence, but he looks to have bulked up a bit so that will help.
My only concern is his defence, but he looks to have bulked up a bit so that will help.
Devon Head
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@weststigerman said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1288947) said:
Mates of mine who are massive Knights fans often say we bagged a good one with him. Apparently Andrew Johns was filthy with Newy for letting him go and has massive wraps on him.
Red88_Tiger
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@jai_donaldson said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1288994) said:
Joey rated Moses aswell
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@Norsington said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1288809) said:
Brooks has been our halfback for the past 6 years. If that's not long term I don't know what is...
Norsington
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Is Madden a halfback or 5/8? I don't see AD being able to play halfback as he is more a running 5/8. I agree with the sentiment that it really is last chance for Brooks in 2021. I know he has a few more years on his contract but all it would take is signing a better halfback to replace him then he would bail to a new club.
On that note however, there really doesn't seem to be any decent halves on the market. Burton seems to be the most promising emerging talent but Bulldogs have him locked up with Flanagan for 2022 onwards.
On that note however, there really doesn't seem to be any decent halves on the market. Burton seems to be the most promising emerging talent but Bulldogs have him locked up with Flanagan for 2022 onwards.
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@Norsington said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1289064) said:
Madden is a half.
cochise
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@Norsington said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1289064) said:
Madden is a halfback, Doueihi has actually spent more time playing halfback than 5/8th in the NRL.
hank37w
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@Red88_Tiger said in [Madge's plans for Halves](/post/1289003) said:
I believe he's rated as well ......... very much OVER rated.
Norsington
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While i think Brooks has been pretty ordinary playing under Madge. He really did show a lot of promise in 2018 when he won halfback of the year. I don't think the award was completely deserved, but he was easily top 5 halfback that year. I praying to every football god that Brooks finds this form
Speed2burn
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Watching training clips etc, madden seems to get used a lot at first receiver throwing short balls to Luciano and Jimmy etc, I wonder if he’s closer to first grade than we think
