Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[batboy]

I still boggles my mind we won't release him. At best we're coming what? 11th? 12th? Hastings might be unproven at NRL level but Brooks has proven he's average at his absolute best, so what's there to lose? We save cap space, give Madden/another fringe FGer/young bloke a run and see what they're like, and then at midseason go forward with Doueihi and Hastings in the halves.

Depth.
We need someone in case Hastings gets injured.

Tannous, straight in the deep end....

I'm backing him....
Has enough terrier in him to take it on, that's for sure.

 

[Demps]

DEMPS , are u for real , release brooks and put madden in he is a fringe reserve player , had a couple of goes this year and was poor to say the least . Because u hate brooks u want to piss him off and stick a real no hoper in his place , glad ur not picking the team .

Didn't mention Madden...

But yeah, we have depth.
Albeit not tested, proven or war ready.

Calling some one a no hoper is pretty low too.
He was an Australian school boy and has played like 3 games or whatever.

Brooks played over 100.
Seen enough to know he isn't the great white hope.

 

[earl]

Be interesting times when Sheens extends Brooks contract..

This would be funny. I wonder what happens if he has a good year.

 

[BAGNF05]

DEMPS , are u for real , release brooks and put madden in he is a fringe reserve player , had a couple of goes this year and was poor to say the least . Because u hate brooks u want to piss him off and stick a real no hoper in his place , glad ur not picking the team .

Didn't mention Madden...

But yeah, we have depth.
Albeit not tested, proven or war ready.

Calling some one a no hoper is pretty low too.
He was an Australian school boy and has played like 3 games or whatever.

Brooks played over 100.
Seen enough to know he isn't the great white hope.

I think it depends on what you call depth. I thought it was an nrl quality player to replace an nrl quality player. Couldn’t say we have that.

 

[batboy]

TIGERS

2022 squad: Shawn Blore (2023), Luke Brooks (2023), Adam Doueihi (2023), Luke Garner (2022), Oliver Gildart (2023), Jackson Hastings (2023), **Reece Hoffman (2023)**, Asu Kepaoa (2023), William Kei (2022), Daine Laurie (2023), Luciano Leilua (2022), Jacob Liddle (2023), Jock Madden (2022), Ken Maumalo (2023, PO 2024), Thomas Mikaele (2022), Zane Musgrove (2024), David Nofoaluma (2025), Joe Ofahengaue (2022 MO 23), Tyrone Peachey (2023), Alex Seyfarth (2023), Jake Simpkin (2024), Tuki Simpkins (2023), Tommy Talau (2022), James Tamou (2022), Kelma Tuilagi (2022), Junior Tupou (2024), Alex Twal (2024), Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)

Development players: Henry O’Kane (2022), Brandon Tumeth (2022), Lomi Saukuru (2022)

Train-and-trial players: Logen Dillon, Dudley Dutoi, Trey Peni, Tyrone Roberts, Kade Hill, Fonua Pole, Michael Tannous, Bray Guyan, Ben Stevanovic, Brandon Webster-Mansfield, Rua Ngatikaru, Billy Stapleton, Junior Pauga, Liam Scolari, Iverson Fuatimau, Austin Dias, Tom Freebairn

2022 gains: Jackson Hastings (Wigan), Oliver Gildart (Wigan), Tyrone Peachey (Titans), Junior Tupou (rugby union)

2022 losses: Moses Mbye (Dragons), Billy Walters (Broncos), Michael Chee Kam (Rabbitohs), Russell Packer (retired), Zac Cini (Sharks/Newtown Jets), Joey Leilua, Tom Amone, James Roberts (all unsigned)

Coach: Michael Maguire (2023)

Reece Hoffman (2023), **surely not?**

Certified muppet

Onsite Hoffman finishes next year - Thanks Goodness.
Can't see him getting another run in Firsts, Or sticking around when he doesn't. He'll go back home and be a Q Cup god again.

 

[the_third]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

They just won't leave it alone.If he did want out I would say he would be gone by now. I wonder if the Newcastle Herald is part of News Ltd

its not

 

[JC99]

Be interesting times when Sheens extends Brooks contract..

Don't even bring the idea into the universe

The club will believe in Luke Brooks until the end of eternity 😂 he's got them wrapped around his finger

 

[earl]

Q Cup god again.

I'm not sure that he is that good.

 

[Cobarcats]

DEMPS , are u for real , release brooks and put madden in he is a fringe reserve player , had a couple of goes this year and was poor to say the least . Because u hate brooks u want to piss him off and stick a real no hoper in his place , glad ur not picking the team .

Exactly, the only reason I would experiment with Madden is if Brooks had signed a contract with Newcastle even then you would have to look at disruption of team growth eg. Hastings Gillart and Peachey. Journalists are still pushing Brooks to Knights so maybe this will go like I've stated anyway. I feal Brooks will lose his gig soon and that's why his management are pushing for security, the only thing stopping the immediate release is $$ and for Brooks to request it, IMO.

 

[Demps]

DEMPS , are u for real , release brooks and put madden in he is a fringe reserve player , had a couple of goes this year and was poor to say the least . Because u hate brooks u want to piss him off and stick a real no hoper in his place , glad ur not picking the team .

Exactly, the only reason I would experiment with Madden is if Brooks had signed a contract with Newcastle even then you would have to look at disruption of team growth eg. Hastings Gillart and Peachey. Journalists are still pushing Brooks to Knights so maybe this will go like I've stated anyway. I feal Brooks will lose his gig soon and that's why his management are pushing for security, the only thing stopping the immediate release is $$ and for Brooks to request it, IMO.

+ the AD injury.

I feel like if that didn't happen, Brooks would be gone already.

 

[supercoach]

The bottom line, why would Brooks want to go to Newie? He is on big bucks at the Tigers, close to home and the Tigers prospects are close to the Knights and long term probably better.

Okay if the club is pushing him that’s a different matter, but it seems the Tigers are happy to have Brooks in the spine. Personally I am happy for Brooks to stay unless we have a gun lined up and they are rare as hens teeth

 

[Cobarcats]

Your not the first to say that Demps about Brooks and AD's injury, we have to play with what we've got. Have you thought of it this way, headlines read.....Brooks shines in shaken up Weststigers side starring Peachey, AD, Hastings, Gildart and Laurie.
I would rather be in this position than chasing Brooks to sign.
I'm praying for another big bopper to go with Stefs extension 🤞

 

[Cobarcats]

84 days to go,
Weststigers 18
Gildart, Laurie, Twal tries
Brooks 3 conv goals
def Storm 4
Grant try
Crowd 17000
Injuries
Tigers - nil
Storm -
Ryan Papenhuyzen - season
Xavier Coates - season
Justin Olam - season
Reimis Smith - season
Nick Meaney - season
Cooper Johns - contrary conduct
Jahrome Hughes - season
Jesse Bromwich - HIA
Christian Welch - season
Felise Kaufusi - season
Kenny Bromwich - season
Tepai Moeroa - season
Grant - on report grade1 careless tackle

 

[AJ1]

DEMPS , are u for real , release brooks and put madden in he is a fringe reserve player , had a couple of goes this year and was poor to say the least . Because u hate brooks u want to piss him off and stick a real no hoper in his place , glad ur not picking the team .

Glad you're not picking the team.2022 has already been written off by Sheens and by reports Brooks interest in Newcastle is real too. Time to invest in a new half whether that is Madden or Tannous and give them at least half a pre-season to build their combinations.

 

[KH1988]

84 days to go,
Weststigers 18
Gildart, Laurie, Twal tries
Brooks 3 conv goals
def Storm 4
Grant try
Crowd 17000
Injuries
Tigers - nil
Storm -
Ryan Papenhuyzen - season
Xavier Coates - season
Justin Olam - season
Reimis Smith - season
Nick Meaney - season
Cooper Johns - contrary conduct
Jahrome Hughes - season
Jesse Bromwich - HIA
Christian Welch - season
Felise Kaufusi - season
Kenny Bromwich - season
Tepai Moeroa - season
Grant - on report grade1 careless tackle

Brooks wont be kicking and Grant is suspended

 

[balmain boy]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

Bizarre article. States Knights have a 650k 'warchest', to sign 2 players. So at max 550k for Brooks. With Knights have no suitable players to swap.

They can like all they want, they currently have nothing to offer us

 

[TigerSJ]

Anyone notice how the contract money Brooks is on changes to suit the story? I’ve seen everything from $650k per year for next 2 years (apparently what Knights have available to lure him away) to $900k per season which is what WTs are supposedly paying him. I wish I could just make crap up everyday and call it my career!

 

[pawsandclaws1]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

 

[Roar_Power]

With the signing of Jimmy Roberts to the top 30, leaving one slot available, have the Tigers given up on season 2022? I get the feeling it will be used to blood juniors and maybe solidify a few combinations the coaches want to see in years to come. We will likely be dealt some pastings and at this rate, I can't see Madge surviving. So for me its another year of low expectation but hopefully the likes of Tannous, Ma'anaima and Ogden get a go among others. As long as we resign Stef, I have much higher hopes for 2023 and beyond.

 

[the_third]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

Also could be seen as trying to influence him to leave the club