Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games. He’ll surpass Farah’s all time games record for us if he finishes a one club player.

What you've just said highlights the issue at the Wests tigers ahahaha

Brooks would still have been playing somewhere else if we punted him

 

[innsaneink]

Been excited waiting at work ...can't wait to see the signing frenzy

Sheensy back ...I was following his car with personalised number plates in Rockhampton today ......

Yeah mate it's been hectic a real frenzy of signings

 

[hsvjones]

I just read through the Q&A with Hooper on fox sports (I am aware he is a clown but good for a read)

But I tell you what, compared to pretty much all the other clubs we really are not looking good and no sign of us getting better unless we pull a rabbit out of the hat.. It just feels like we have been told to sit on the bench until all the other clubs are sorted and we can then pay overs for the remaining players. I know that sounds negative and I believe we have done a lot in the junior ranks but IMO it's looking ordinary..

I am just lost for words with all the money we have we have picked up Peachey (happy with that).

Before someone says this I was not expecting us to make announcements today or even this week as it takes times to get contracts signed off etc...

😛ray: Give us poor fans something 😛ray:

 

[Tiger5150]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games.

That. Is. Not. The. Issue.

It's the fact he's played all 200 of them FOR US, in a very important position. Why???????

It's a literal non argument as well as Brooks has a horrible kicking game, barely runs, and isn't a game winner. Why are we keeping him then?

Who could we have signed the last 5 years who have done a better job? And don’t give me Cleary or Reynolds. Keep it realistic.

Hop off his face for one minute and you be realistic

I’ll take that as you don’t have an answer then.

Aiden Sezer, great 7 on a grand final team. Shaun Johnson was available in the last 5 years as was Mitchell Pearce. That’s 3 off the top of my head and I’m sure there’s more.

Burned brightly and furiously whilst he lasted.

 

[Yossarian]

I heard Naiquama to rorters from a supporter. Anyway else hear this?

It was in the media over the weekend.

 

[tiger05premier]

I just read through the Q&A with Hooper on fox sports (I am aware he is a clown but good for a read)

But I tell you what, compared to pretty much all the other clubs we really are not looking good and no sign of us getting better unless we pull a rabbit out of the hat.. It just feels like we have been told to sit on the bench until all the other clubs are sorted and we can then pay overs for the remaining players. I know that sounds negative and I believe we have done a lot in the junior ranks but IMO it's looking ordinary..

I am just lost for words with all the money we have we have picked up Peachey (happy with that).

Before someone says this I was not expecting us to make announcements today or even this week as it takes times to get contracts signed off etc...

😛ray: Give us poor fans something 😛ray:

Your too passionate Jonesy

Its not good for you

Hoops has no idea

Yes we need players and we haven't had any success for years but I think our young blokes will surprise us this year and show our future is bright with or without big signings

Hopefully we get pawwas Papali though

He would be amazing

 

[diedpretty]

I heard Naiquama to rorters from a supporter. Anyway else hear this?

I was of the understanding that they had offered him a 12 month deal to add some depth with the Morris twins gone. I have no idea where this Kev to Tigers rubbish has come from.

 

[weststigerman]

I heard Naiquama to rorters from a supporter. Anyway else hear this?

I was of the understanding that they had offered him a 12 month deal to add some depth with the Morris twins gone. I have no idea where this Kev to Tigers rubbish has come from.

I have no doubt when he looks good at the Roosters our club will be criticised by the same crew that criticised the decision of letting Momo go.

 

[hsvjones]

I just read through the Q&A with Hooper on fox sports (I am aware he is a clown but good for a read)

But I tell you what, compared to pretty much all the other clubs we really are not looking good and no sign of us getting better unless we pull a rabbit out of the hat.. It just feels like we have been told to sit on the bench until all the other clubs are sorted and we can then pay overs for the remaining players. I know that sounds negative and I believe we have done a lot in the junior ranks but IMO it's looking ordinary..

I am just lost for words with all the money we have we have picked up Peachey (happy with that).

Before someone says this I was not expecting us to make announcements today or even this week as it takes times to get contracts signed off etc...

😛ray: Give us poor fans something 😛ray:

Your too passionate Jonesy

Its not good for you

Hoops has no idea

Yes we need players and we haven't had any success for years but I think our young blokes will surprise us this year and show our future is bright with or without big signings

Hopefully we get pawwas Papali though

He would be amazing

Yes I am very passionate and will support every player that plays for us regardless.

I also 100% agree we have some outstanding young talent but they need some leaders to help them.. I think we need about 2-3 quality players around them and we are in the running for top 8 spot.. Hodgson would do wonders if we could pull that off.

 

[Viking Warrior]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games.

That. Is. Not. The. Issue.

It's the fact he's played all 200 of them FOR US, in a very important position. Why???????

It's a literal non argument as well as Brooks has a horrible kicking game, barely runs, and isn't a game winner. Why are we keeping him then?

Who could we have signed the last 5 years who have done a better job? And don’t give me Cleary or Reynolds. Keep it realistic.

Hop off his face for one minute and you be realistic

I’ll take that as you don’t have an answer then.

Aiden Sezer, great 7 on a grand final team. Shaun Johnson was available in the last 5 years as was Mitchell Pearce. That’s 3 off the top of my head and I’m sure there’s more.

Burned brightly and furiously whilst he lasted.

What a dog shot

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

I just read through the Q&A with Hooper on fox sports (I am aware he is a clown but good for a read)

But I tell you what, compared to pretty much all the other clubs we really are not looking good and no sign of us getting better unless we pull a rabbit out of the hat.. It just feels like we have been told to sit on the bench until all the other clubs are sorted and we can then pay overs for the remaining players. I know that sounds negative and I believe we have done a lot in the junior ranks but IMO it's looking ordinary..

I am just lost for words with all the money we have we have picked up Peachey (happy with that).

Before someone says this I was not expecting us to make announcements today or even this week as it takes times to get contracts signed off etc...

😛ray: Give us poor fans something 😛ray:

Your too passionate Jonesy

Its not good for you

Hoops has no idea

Yes we need players and we haven't had any success for years but I think our young blokes will surprise us this year and show our future is bright with or without big signings

Hopefully we get pawwas Papali though

He would be amazing

One good signing would be a success for us. Hopefully the club can make it happen.

 

[JC99]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games. He’ll surpass Farah’s all time games record for us if he finishes a one club player.

What you've just said highlights the issue at the Wests tigers ahahaha

Brooks would still have been playing somewhere else if we punted him

Playing average footy somewhere else, sounds bloody good to me mate

 

[Tiger5150]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games.

That. Is. Not. The. Issue.

It's the fact he's played all 200 of them FOR US, in a very important position. Why???????

It's a literal non argument as well as Brooks has a horrible kicking game, barely runs, and isn't a game winner. Why are we keeping him then?

Who could we have signed the last 5 years who have done a better job? And don’t give me Cleary or Reynolds. Keep it realistic.

Hop off his face for one minute and you be realistic

I’ll take that as you don’t have an answer then.

Aiden Sezer, great 7 on a grand final team. Shaun Johnson was available in the last 5 years as was Mitchell Pearce. That’s 3 off the top of my head and I’m sure there’s more.

Burned brightly and furiously whilst he lasted.

What a dog shot

???

 

[Viking Warrior]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games.

That. Is. Not. The. Issue.

It's the fact he's played all 200 of them FOR US, in a very important position. Why???????

It's a literal non argument as well as Brooks has a horrible kicking game, barely runs, and isn't a game winner. Why are we keeping him then?

Who could we have signed the last 5 years who have done a better job? And don’t give me Cleary or Reynolds. Keep it realistic.

Hop off his face for one minute and you be realistic

I’ll take that as you don’t have an answer then.

Aiden Sezer, great 7 on a grand final team. Shaun Johnson was available in the last 5 years as was Mitchell Pearce. That’s 3 off the top of my head and I’m sure there’s more.

Burned brightly and furiously whilst he lasted.

What a dog shot

???

Slipping the boot into some one that can't defend themselves.

 

[The_Patriot]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games.

That. Is. Not. The. Issue.

It's the fact he's played all 200 of them FOR US, in a very important position. Why???????

It's a literal non argument as well as Brooks has a horrible kicking game, barely runs, and isn't a game winner. Why are we keeping him then?

Who could we have signed the last 5 years who have done a better job? And don’t give me Cleary or Reynolds. Keep it realistic.

Hop off his face for one minute and you be realistic

I’ll take that as you don’t have an answer then.

Aiden Sezer, great 7 on a grand final team. Shaun Johnson was available in the last 5 years as was Mitchell Pearce. That’s 3 off the top of my head and I’m sure there’s more.

Burned brightly and furiously whilst he lasted.

What a dog shot

Agreed.

These guys that keep it going after a user has been banned for a week. Poor form.

 

[The_Patriot]

Always the same agitators being supported on here.

How many nothces on their belts now?

 

[Tiger5150]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games.

That. Is. Not. The. Issue.

It's the fact he's played all 200 of them FOR US, in a very important position. Why???????

It's a literal non argument as well as Brooks has a horrible kicking game, barely runs, and isn't a game winner. Why are we keeping him then?

Who could we have signed the last 5 years who have done a better job? And don’t give me Cleary or Reynolds. Keep it realistic.

Hop off his face for one minute and you be realistic

I’ll take that as you don’t have an answer then.

Aiden Sezer, great 7 on a grand final team. Shaun Johnson was available in the last 5 years as was Mitchell Pearce. That’s 3 off the top of my head and I’m sure there’s more.

Burned brightly and furiously whilst he lasted.

What a dog shot

???

Slipping the boot into some one that can't defend themselves.

Relax mate......if you consider what I posted as "slipping the boot in" you have travelled in some pretty protected circles.

I noticed he was back and didnt engage with him in the slightest. My intention was to give him plenty of room and see if he could make of a go of it here as a valuable contributor. I didnt engage with him once because I didnt want to antagonise or bait him and to his credit he didnt engage me either.

I merely was making a light hearted comment of his brief but colourful return. Genuinely no malice.

 

[dazza65]

I heard Naiquama to rorters from a supporter. Anyway else hear this?

It was in the media over the weekend.

Far enough, I didn’t see/hear much news over the weekend!

 

[Tiger5150]

Always the same agitators being supported on here.

How many nothces on their belts now?

Mate, you are seriously just making things up now. In what way did I or anyone agitate him? Seriously, point to a post.

How many times did Yeahcaz and I engage since his return. I had NOTHING to do with him and he had NOTHING to do with me. He managed to get himself banned all on his own. Dont imagine things that are not there. It was a light hearted comment.

 

[The_Patriot]

Always the same agitators being supported on here.

How many nothces on their belts now?

Mate, you are seriously just making things up now.

How many times did Yeahcaz and I engage since his return. I had NOTHING to do with him and he had NOTHING to do with me. He managed to get himself banned all on his own. Dont imagine things that are not there. It was a light hearted comment.

Wasn't talking about you. You're only issue was slipping the boot into a banned member when he isn't around to respond. But hey go for it. Seems the go around here. Happened when I copped a week recently, it's how an agitator takes the podium to announce his victory.