twentyforty
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Thats right. Brooksy hasnt given up, hes just exhausted.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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carltonleach
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He’s definitely a player I’d invest good money in!! If they really are feeling the pressure the moment nov 1 come around I’d be on his door with a good size offer! I just wouldn’t send Pascoe 🤣
BlackWhiteGold
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And the extension of Jackson Hastings and decisions on the futures of Doeuihi, Brooks, Offa & Laurie.
A massive 3-4 months ahead!
My theory on it has been this
- I don't know he's really got an injury, Or if he did, It's to the extent they've told us.
I think he's been given time off to organise for his baby, Clear his head and freshen up to hit the ground running under Sheens...
tony soprano
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Think you're on to something.
Either that - Or he has the worlds worst calf "strain"....
As soon as they mentioned it, He was never mentioned again...
No update, No he's close - No nothing...
And to be honest, If he was there these last few weeks - He'd have been the whipping boy for all of them.
Sheens might be thinking there's something in letting him off for a couple months?
tony soprano
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Biggest Recruitment drive ever is a must.
Ricky Stuart style placing names on power point who must go.
Ricky Stuart style placing names on power point who must go.
I at least hope Hastings is sorted very soon and before Nov 1 as he is the main priority IMO.
I can only assume we are keeping Brooks with the club announcing Madden is leaving as well.
I wonder if Brooks has accepted the extension on a lower salary or not as I think Him, AD and Hastings at Lock works and works well.
Recruitment is essential but very difficult because :
- every wanted nrl player is already signed with another club to end 2023
There are a handful of guys not signed next year usually because of age
Cant build a future on 30 to 35 year olds
- we've had zero success in last few months attracting anybody because we are seen as a toxic fractured environment
So all we do is fantasy recruitment without addressing the issues which are
How to change our image dramatically . The 3 wise men taking over today must start there . Admit what our problems are, explain major Initiatives to turn things around and sell the club to the Nrl community
Young budding superstars might find their path to Nrl stardom slow at the top clubs waiting in line behind existing superstars whereas at the Tigers a more direct route awaits .I'm talking here about the absolute best in Nsw cup or Qld cup whatever club they normally feed
- every wanted nrl player is already signed with another club to end 2023
There are a handful of guys not signed next year usually because of age
Cant build a future on 30 to 35 year olds
- we've had zero success in last few months attracting anybody because we are seen as a toxic fractured environment
So all we do is fantasy recruitment without addressing the issues which are
How to change our image dramatically . The 3 wise men taking over today must start there . Admit what our problems are, explain major Initiatives to turn things around and sell the club to the Nrl community
Young budding superstars might find their path to Nrl stardom slow at the top clubs waiting in line behind existing superstars whereas at the Tigers a more direct route awaits .I'm talking here about the absolute best in Nsw cup or Qld cup whatever club they normally feed
stryker 69
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It will be difficult to catch the record Brooks sets.
Nofa will finish on 180.
Ava is done isnt he? Unlikely to get past 160 if he is still running about.
Elliot is heading to Newcastle, so he is a chance, but Brooks will keep the margin similar until at least 2024. He may be gone by then as well. Possible for him to overtake.
No one else is within a bulls roar currently.
tony soprano
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I think it's a noble thing saving Brooks from the last few weeks. No doubt he could of played
That's the difference of the approach from a coach trying to save his job compared to Sheens doing the opposite approach of thinking for future.
Both have plus and minus. Look at last year we had talau do season ending injury for little gain.
But this season look like an even bigger basket case and no player will want to come here.
Regardless, I think now that Sheens let those guys crash and burn he should let the majority go and pray to God he can do some player trading
Dennisspicer1
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I know, what might solve the problem, can we play out of lidcombe oval.
Mighty_Tiger
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I had a thought like this as well.
I think it's a big reason Noffa was sent to the Storm as well.
Out of Sydney & remove the pressure off him
Both have copped it and there is no way it couldn't be taking a toll on them mentally.
balmain boy
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Elliott will play next week against Melbourne
balmain boy
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I'm not sure how this still isn't understood but the players we'll be signing for next season will nearly all be under contract in 23, and get released.
Just like many of our losses won't just be those without a contract but the likes of Liddle, Peachey, Gildart etc who are under contract but we're trying to offload...
stryker 69
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This is understood, and is why many have been calling on recruitment all year long to investigate opportunities. Lets hope this was conducted.
I hope that is theory only. If Brooks was fit he should have been played. Showing favours for some while others are out there getting caned. Not on - and may explain why their performances have been so disgraceful and Sheens has been distancing himself.
stryker 69
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100%
According to some on here, Brooks is our best. If we didnt use "our best" for fear he'd be injured, Id want those decision makers sacked immediately before they cause anymore harm.
tony soprano
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It's your opinion looking ahead to next year is an opinion too.
If we playing for the finals and not being last or second last I'm sure he would of played
