Have to wait and see but given he’s asking again as he did last year to be released its clear he no longer wants to be here. Sheens is probably meeting some halfbacks in England, but I reckon there’s a strong chance Brooks will be gone before next season starts.
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Jedi_Tiger
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perhaps he got the Edgar's with Madge who knows its only one more season
Jedi_Tiger
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Players sign a year out look at Rheed Mahoney, Foran, Papali,
Parramatta and Manly didn't release them early
Sheens is not an idiot if he doesn't have a replacement he feels is adequate for the 7 then he probably doesn't release Brooks for 2023
Without Brooks newcaste have no 7
The klemmer deal has nothing to do with Brooks being released in 2023
Parramatta and Manly didn't release them early
Sheens is not an idiot if he doesn't have a replacement he feels is adequate for the 7 then he probably doesn't release Brooks for 2023
Without Brooks newcaste have no 7
The klemmer deal has nothing to do with Brooks being released in 2023
Halbrowne61
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The question is does Sheens know what he’s doing or is it reactive vs proactive ?
His there to grab his wife and move back to Aus. The World Cup is a reason to make it a “work trip”
Kelce68
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I've got no doubt. If he was gift-wrapped the number 7 I'd say he'd be long since extended.
pawsandclaws1
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I'd take George Williams and Welsby.
Halbrowne61
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But if Brooks is leaving in 24 what will he provide in 23 or do we let him go straight away?
Jedi_Tiger
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Who knows, plenty to play out
Halbrowne61
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But maybe he hasn’t coz he thought Brooks was staying.
pawsandclaws1
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Wouldn't make any difference to Sheens. Hastings would play at 13.
He’s asked to be released 3 times I believe he asked 2 times last year but was rejected. Probably due to Doueihi being injured or maybe they weren’t sure with Hastings yet but anyway, if they keep Brooks another year the chances of him playing really bad to want out like Moses did will be really high. I’d say they will cut him loose a year early its clear he doesn’t want to be here.
Jedi_Tiger
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sheens has likely planned all year
13 hasting
7 Brooks
6 Douhie
He probably runs with that 2023 if he doesn't think Hastings is the 7 in 2024 and beyond
If he does then simple he will release Brooks in 2023 and play Hastings at 7
What he won't do is release Brooks in 2023 just so he can move Hastings to 7 even though he sees him as a 13 when he has a 7 that the likes in Brooks for that 2023 season.
I think the only way Brooks would get released in 2023 would he if Sheens wants Tyson Frizell then he goes to Newcastle and releases Brooks early
Brooks is a poor player at the best of times.
Can only imagine how worse he'd be as a disgruntled, request denied, forced to stay player.
Time to cut our losses and let him go....
More cap room to better our squad and build for the future.
Halbrowne61
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I wasn’t indicating he would release Brooks so as to play Jacko but with Brooks possibly leaving and Jacko making noises about playing 7, then it would make sense to let Brooks go for next year.
I remember an Interview before Sheens got here that Hastings was going to be the 13
- Said it with finality and conviction... The same tone as when he told SEN that Papalii was coming.
Very blunt.
I thought he was taking the piss to not upset anyone... But it seems that's what's happening.
I'd have thought with Api at 9 the 6-7-13 would have worked well in 23...
Thought it was OK in 2022 in patches.
If one of them is off, As long as they're replaced with a better one... So be it.
Not sold Hastings is it though...
No, you're missing my point. One is demonstrably better than the other, yet one seems to have all the excuses in the world made for them and is somehow going to be the panacea after ten seasons to all our problems.
InB4 "Ivan had him playing good footy in 2018." We stayed in that season with defence.
pawsandclaws1
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This is the real issue and many posters don't take it into account when pushing for Hastings at 7 The style of foot you play will dictate the type of player to occupy 6 and 7.
Jedi_Tiger
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Sheens is stubborn regardless of Brooks here or not if he sees Hastings as the 13 he doesn't see him as a 7 then i doubt he releases Brooks. Hence he might be in u.k. looking for halbacks.
If he thought Hastings was the answer at 7 then perhaps he is offered a good deal to stay and play 7
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