Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[happy_tiger]

Brooks has openly said that he doesn't want to be coached by Madge again ..hence why i believe he'll be playing for Newie this season .. for those who say he's still contracted to us for 1 or 2 more years .. so was Moses and Matheson but they left .. all you have to do is use the mental health card and your out.

The question is what do we get out of this possible transfer of Brooks to Newie ..?? I really hope to see Brooks stay as i'd like to see how the Hasting / Brooks combination goes

When did brooks openly say he doesn't want to be coached by madge?

reported by Buzz and Crawley I'm sure

Shouldnt be too hard to find a link or quote then?

Here's an excerpt of the article where it was mentioned.

Fox Sports:
Eamonn Tiernan from Fox Sports
October 28th, 2021 7:29 am
A divorce could help both Brooks and the Tigers. But cutting ties will be anything but clean

The No. 7 reportedly **wants to play under a different coach to Michael Maguire** and premiership winner Michael Ennis has called for him to make a fresh start at new club.

No worries. Do you have a link to an article where ***Luke Brooks** "openly says"* that he doesnt want to play under Madge?

No mate, i haven't found that one yet.


You won’t because he hasn’t said it publicly.

Do you honestly think Brooks has had a convo with Ennis, Crawley or Buzz and just decided to say - hey I want to be coached by anyone but Madge let alone even actually have a convo with any of them in the 1st place. They will all say a source has said it which translates to Chinese whispers and 90% of the time they say crap like that its wrong.

Their source is Brooks' manager. And Brooks has told him.

Reportedly

Luke is desperate for a premiership ...KOE coming home ...its coming home ..its coming home

 

[cochise]

How is Sheens going straight into the office. Doesn’t he need to quarantine?

Quarantine was stopped after November 1.

I thought you still had to quarantine, but at home?

No quarantine at all if you are fully vaxxed.

 

[cochise]

How is Sheens going straight into the office. Doesn’t he need to quarantine?

Quarantine was stopped after November 1.

I thought you still had to quarantine, but at home?

That's what i thaught too for international travelers

No, there is no quarantine for fully vaxxed arrivals.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100541924

 

[Tigerwould]

Brooks has openly said that he doesn't want to be coached by Madge again ..hence why i believe he'll be playing for Newie this season .. for those who say he's still contracted to us for 1 or 2 more years .. so was Moses and Matheson but they left .. all you have to do is use the mental health card and your out.

The question is what do we get out of this possible transfer of Brooks to Newie ..?? I really hope to see Brooks stay as i'd like to see how the Hasting / Brooks combination goes

When did brooks openly say he doesn't want to be coached by madge?

reported by Buzz and Crawley I'm sure

Shouldnt be too hard to find a link or quote then?

Here's an excerpt of the article where it was mentioned.

Fox Sports:
Eamonn Tiernan from Fox Sports
October 28th, 2021 7:29 am
A divorce could help both Brooks and the Tigers. But cutting ties will be anything but clean

The No. 7 reportedly **wants to play under a different coach to Michael Maguire** and premiership winner Michael Ennis has called for him to make a fresh start at new club.

No worries. Do you have a link to an article where ***Luke Brooks** "openly says"* that he doesnt want to play under Madge?

No mate, i haven't found that one yet.


You won’t because he hasn’t said it publicly.

Do you honestly think Brooks has had a convo with Ennis, Crawley or Buzz and just decided to say - hey I want to be coached by anyone but Madge let alone even actually have a convo with any of them in the 1st place. They will all say a source has said it which translates to Chinese whispers and 90% of the time they say crap like that its wrong.

Finest just said the same thing

This could be more than Chinese whispers, seems like the media are hearing something that they know is coming from a reputable source and they are using that source as their assurance, and the source must have a legal agreement with the reporter that they remain anonymous unless legal action is taken about the story which usually doesn't happen or unless the story involves defamation or something else serious.
I suspect that the main culprits here are the player managers.

Not necessarily, the report said "reportedly" which is accurate because they are referencing another report. Doesnt mean it ever happened.

A “source” could be Buzz’s pet talking parrot. If some dribbler in a pub mentioned a rumour to one of these media types , they would print it as a “fact”.

 

[diedpretty]

Andrew johns want to coach luke Brooks at Newcastle. Will that sway luke Brooks


I don't think Joey is a "Supercoach" as he would fid it hard to teach what he did so instinctively well. However, Luke has had almost zero development since Cleary left the club and he was Dally M halfback of the year. Looking forward to the move.

Joey certainly improved Mitchell Moses' game

*SARCASM*

Not just that, But a certain fox journalist had Joey leaving Parra because Moses was uncoachable.
The article says he improved his game...

Just like they have Brooks moving to Newy to play with Ponga in the next Breathe Ponga is off to the Dolphins

yea I saw something similar where he said some players think they are a lot better than what they really are. I took that as a swipe at Moses as well.

 

[twentyforty]

Are we talking to Luke Metcalf?

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Are we talking to Luke Metcalf?

No idea. You heard something?

 

[diedpretty]

How is Sheens going straight into the office. Doesn’t he need to quarantine?

Quarantine was stopped after November 1.

How come the English cricket team have to quarantine?

first test is in qld.

 

[ConePuncher]

Luke Metcalf has signed to the Warriors for 2023.

 

[diedpretty]

Brooks has openly said that he doesn't want to be coached by Madge again ..hence why i believe he'll be playing for Newie this season .. for those who say he's still contracted to us for 1 or 2 more years .. so was Moses and Matheson but they left .. all you have to do is use the mental health card and your out.

The question is what do we get out of this possible transfer of Brooks to Newie ..?? I really hope to see Brooks stay as i'd like to see how the Hasting / Brooks combination goes

When did brooks openly say he doesn't want to be coached by madge?

reported by Buzz and Crawley I'm sure

Shouldnt be too hard to find a link or quote then?

Here's an excerpt of the article where it was mentioned.

Fox Sports:
Eamonn Tiernan from Fox Sports
October 28th, 2021 7:29 am
A divorce could help both Brooks and the Tigers. But cutting ties will be anything but clean

The No. 7 reportedly **wants to play under a different coach to Michael Maguire** and premiership winner Michael Ennis has called for him to make a fresh start at new club.

that's not a quote. thats just another reporter jumping on the hearsay bandwagon.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Brooks has openly said that he doesn't want to be coached by Madge again ..hence why i believe he'll be playing for Newie this season .. for those who say he's still contracted to us for 1 or 2 more years .. so was Moses and Matheson but they left .. all you have to do is use the mental health card and your out.

The question is what do we get out of this possible transfer of Brooks to Newie ..?? I really hope to see Brooks stay as i'd like to see how the Hasting / Brooks combination goes

When did brooks openly say he doesn't want to be coached by madge?

reported by Buzz and Crawley I'm sure

Shouldnt be too hard to find a link or quote then?

Here's an excerpt of the article where it was mentioned.

Fox Sports:
Eamonn Tiernan from Fox Sports
October 28th, 2021 7:29 am
A divorce could help both Brooks and the Tigers. But cutting ties will be anything but clean

The No. 7 reportedly **wants to play under a different coach to Michael Maguire** and premiership winner Michael Ennis has called for him to make a fresh start at new club.

No worries. Do you have a link to an article where ***Luke Brooks** "openly says"* that he doesnt want to play under Madge?

No mate, i haven't found that one yet.


You won’t because he hasn’t said it publicly.

Do you honestly think Brooks has had a convo with Ennis, Crawley or Buzz and just decided to say - hey I want to be coached by anyone but Madge let alone even actually have a convo with any of them in the 1st place. They will all say a source has said it which translates to Chinese whispers and 90% of the time they say crap like that its wrong.

Their source is Brooks' manager. And Brooks has told him.

According to those guys…. These are the same guys who constantly make up stuff because thats their job to try and connect mystery dots to get ratings on their paper/shows.

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Luke Metcalf has signed to the Warriors for 2023.

Your right mate. Gone to Warriors

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/warriors/126905941/sharks-halfback-luke-metcalf-set-for-move-to-warriors-from-2023-nrl-season

 

[Newtown]

Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce share the same manager !! Join the dots !!!!

The dots are clear and connected, Sheen's statement was an attempt to save face.

I'm not against us allowing Luke moving over to the Knights, but we need to get compensation.

Either they take on Luke's full contract or we do a dollar for dollar contract swap -

Daniel Safiti or Bradman Best + a young gun.

I like Bailey Hodgson. He's Josh's nephew, only 19 but from what I've seen he's a smart fullback that can easily shift into centre or wing if needed.

We're not getting Saifiti or Best in exchange for Brooks.

Then we need the Knights to take on his full contract

If he requests a release on compassionate grounds we won't have to pay a cent

Why would he want a compassionate release?

If he wants to move up to Newcastle because he wants a move out of Sydney and a fresh start. He wouldn't be the first player to move because they want a change of scenery and a fresh start after struggling at their old club for a while

If he did that he'd probably have to take a pay cut so not sure if he would go down that route or if he'll leave at all. Plenty of off season left to figure it out, Knights are certainly trying to get him over there

I honestly think that’s scrapping the bottom of the barrel as a reason. If we were overflowing with halfbacks then whatever.

I hope the tigers show some backbone. As poor as some people think brooks is, he is in demand and we need quality players ASAP. Having John’s comment weakens Newcastles bargaining position in my opinion

He’s not in demand 1 club may be interested in him.

Well then not you think that club (Newcastle) is desperate to sign a Wests Tigers a halfback that has been unfairly vilified by so many Wests Tigers supporters.

How has he been unfairly vilified? He's the halfback, highest paid player and told all and sundry that it was 'HIS' team and he had the keys. He then produced extremely poor performance levels

He still has two years left on his contract. He has not produced extremely poor performances. The fact that Newcastle are trying so hard is a sure sign that he has something to offer. With a new and very experienced half by his side at Wests tigers you will see what he is really capable of. By the way, to whom did he declare that it was his team.

 

[Newtown]

Sheens took the extraordinary step last month of issuing a statement claiming Brooks would be going nowhere, claiming it was “unfair” on the former Dally M halfback of the year for continued “false conjecture on his future” to be raised in the media.

He said he had also spoken to Brooks, who told him he was determined to deliver success for the club.

And it’s a position he again repeated to the club only last week

 

[batboy]

Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce share the same manager !! Join the dots !!!!

The dots are clear and connected, Sheen's statement was an attempt to save face.

I'm not against us allowing Luke moving over to the Knights, but we need to get compensation.

Either they take on Luke's full contract or we do a dollar for dollar contract swap -

Daniel Safiti or Bradman Best + a young gun.

I like Bailey Hodgson. He's Josh's nephew, only 19 but from what I've seen he's a smart fullback that can easily shift into centre or wing if needed.

We're not getting Saifiti or Best in exchange for Brooks.

Then we need the Knights to take on his full contract

If he requests a release on compassionate grounds we won't have to pay a cent

Why would he want a compassionate release?

If he wants to move up to Newcastle because he wants a move out of Sydney and a fresh start. He wouldn't be the first player to move because they want a change of scenery and a fresh start after struggling at their old club for a while

If he did that he'd probably have to take a pay cut so not sure if he would go down that route or if he'll leave at all. Plenty of off season left to figure it out, Knights are certainly trying to get him over there

I honestly think that’s scrapping the bottom of the barrel as a reason. If we were overflowing with halfbacks then whatever.

I hope the tigers show some backbone. As poor as some people think brooks is, he is in demand and we need quality players ASAP. Having John’s comment weakens Newcastles bargaining position in my opinion

He’s not in demand 1 club may be interested in him.

HE'S ON CONTRACT

There's 1 Club, 1 Manager, 1 Coach (All linked I might add)
agitating to get him moving...
Chad Townsend just got signed for a bunch of years on big money... There's not enough NRL halves for 16 Clubs.

If Brooks was off contract, More than half of the comp are lining up to make him an offer. Despite what you think of him....

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce share the same manager !! Join the dots !!!!

The dots are clear and connected, Sheen's statement was an attempt to save face.

I'm not against us allowing Luke moving over to the Knights, but we need to get compensation.

Either they take on Luke's full contract or we do a dollar for dollar contract swap -

Daniel Safiti or Bradman Best + a young gun.

I like Bailey Hodgson. He's Josh's nephew, only 19 but from what I've seen he's a smart fullback that can easily shift into centre or wing if needed.

We're not getting Saifiti or Best in exchange for Brooks.

Then we need the Knights to take on his full contract

If he requests a release on compassionate grounds we won't have to pay a cent

Why would he want a compassionate release?

If he wants to move up to Newcastle because he wants a move out of Sydney and a fresh start. He wouldn't be the first player to move because they want a change of scenery and a fresh start after struggling at their old club for a while

If he did that he'd probably have to take a pay cut so not sure if he would go down that route or if he'll leave at all. Plenty of off season left to figure it out, Knights are certainly trying to get him over there

I honestly think that’s scrapping the bottom of the barrel as a reason. If we were overflowing with halfbacks then whatever.

I hope the tigers show some backbone. As poor as some people think brooks is, he is in demand and we need quality players ASAP. Having John’s comment weakens Newcastles bargaining position in my opinion

He’s not in demand 1 club may be interested in him.

HE'S ON CONTRACT

There's 1 Club, 1 Manager, 1 Coach (All linked I might add)
agitating to get him moving...
Chad Townsend just got signed for a bunch of years on big money... There's not enough NRL halves for 16 Clubs.

If Brooks was off contract, More than half of the comp are lining up to make him an offer. Despite what you think of him....

I’m finding I agree with you on everything these days. Worlds gone mad.

 

[batboy]

Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce share the same manager !! Join the dots !!!!

The dots are clear and connected, Sheen's statement was an attempt to save face.

I'm not against us allowing Luke moving over to the Knights, but we need to get compensation.

Either they take on Luke's full contract or we do a dollar for dollar contract swap -

Daniel Safiti or Bradman Best + a young gun.

I like Bailey Hodgson. He's Josh's nephew, only 19 but from what I've seen he's a smart fullback that can easily shift into centre or wing if needed.

We're not getting Saifiti or Best in exchange for Brooks.

Then we need the Knights to take on his full contract

If he requests a release on compassionate grounds we won't have to pay a cent

Why would he want a compassionate release?

If he wants to move up to Newcastle because he wants a move out of Sydney and a fresh start. He wouldn't be the first player to move because they want a change of scenery and a fresh start after struggling at their old club for a while

If he did that he'd probably have to take a pay cut so not sure if he would go down that route or if he'll leave at all. Plenty of off season left to figure it out, Knights are certainly trying to get him over there

I honestly think that’s scrapping the bottom of the barrel as a reason. If we were overflowing with halfbacks then whatever.

I hope the tigers show some backbone. As poor as some people think brooks is, he is in demand and we need quality players ASAP. Having John’s comment weakens Newcastles bargaining position in my opinion

He’s not in demand 1 club may be interested in him.

HE'S ON CONTRACT

There's 1 Club, 1 Manager, 1 Coach (All linked I might add)
agitating to get him moving...
Chad Townsend just got signed for a bunch of years on big money... There's not enough NRL halves for 16 Clubs.

If Brooks was off contract, More than half of the comp are lining up to make him an offer. Despite what you think of him....

I’m finding I agree with you on everything these days. Worlds gone mad.

Cos Chris Lawrence has retired....
Although - I noted you changed your tune somewhat there
(Didn't want to rub you on it)

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce share the same manager !! Join the dots !!!!

The dots are clear and connected, Sheen's statement was an attempt to save face.

I'm not against us allowing Luke moving over to the Knights, but we need to get compensation.

Either they take on Luke's full contract or we do a dollar for dollar contract swap -

Daniel Safiti or Bradman Best + a young gun.

I like Bailey Hodgson. He's Josh's nephew, only 19 but from what I've seen he's a smart fullback that can easily shift into centre or wing if needed.

We're not getting Saifiti or Best in exchange for Brooks.

Then we need the Knights to take on his full contract

If he requests a release on compassionate grounds we won't have to pay a cent

Why would he want a compassionate release?

If he wants to move up to Newcastle because he wants a move out of Sydney and a fresh start. He wouldn't be the first player to move because they want a change of scenery and a fresh start after struggling at their old club for a while

If he did that he'd probably have to take a pay cut so not sure if he would go down that route or if he'll leave at all. Plenty of off season left to figure it out, Knights are certainly trying to get him over there

I honestly think that’s scrapping the bottom of the barrel as a reason. If we were overflowing with halfbacks then whatever.

I hope the tigers show some backbone. As poor as some people think brooks is, he is in demand and we need quality players ASAP. Having John’s comment weakens Newcastles bargaining position in my opinion

He’s not in demand 1 club may be interested in him.

HE'S ON CONTRACT

There's 1 Club, 1 Manager, 1 Coach (All linked I might add)
agitating to get him moving...
Chad Townsend just got signed for a bunch of years on big money... There's not enough NRL halves for 16 Clubs.

If Brooks was off contract, More than half of the comp are lining up to make him an offer. Despite what you think of him....

I’m finding I agree with you on everything these days. Worlds gone mad.

Cos Chris Lawrence has retired....
Although - I noted you changed your tune somewhat there
(Didn't want to rub you on it)

I’m having a brain freeze, what was our beef with him?

 

[Lankanflyer10.98]

New to this site, for me it is a "no brainer", as we are a club that most of the NRL seem to be avoiding like the plague and we have a local junior who the 8th immortal wants to work with if he joins Newc who incidentally supported the venture when the other 3 ditched, dally m HB of the year 2 years ago. At the very least the daily telly would have an absolute field day sighting roster mismanagement again, making it even harder to lure talent. He goes and has a great year, the narrative just gets louder..leave tigers and win

 

[The-moP]

Saw Brooks enjoying himself with mates at the Bayview Hotel last night, he is off the Newie….mind you the amber fluid was flowing, so he may have been pulling my leg

He is off the newie or he is off to newie?

Off to...sorry

He is pulling your leg mate


Happy as....

Looks like a man who's very happy .. did he just win lotto .. has he just signed a new contract with a new club .. he's throwing a party and saying goodbye to all his close Sydney side friends .. ;-) ;-)