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It would seem to some that Luke Brooks is almost solely responsible for the Tigers poor record of the last 9 years.

Just because he was a part of the problem doesn't MAKE him THE problem.

To simply point a finger at one individual & suggest his performances alone made the team play poorly is very short sighted.

This isn't defending Brooks, as some would likely want to suggest it is. Just saying that there are generally multiple factors that go toward any kind of failure.

And just because he was part of the problem doesn't automatically mean he can't be part of the solution.
 
weststigers said:
Yeah was thinking the same way.

Current options are:
To'a
Naden
Kepaoa
Talau

Definitely need a quality centre. If we can do that we round out a pretty good off season in terms of recruitment.
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Naden is the only legit option really.

Toa is a winger.
Talau looks like a second rower.
Kepoa is mehhh.

Wouldn't mind another legit centre.
 
The Chad said:
It would seem to some that Luke Brooks is almost solely responsible for the Tigers poor record of the last 9 years.

Just because he was a part of the problem doesn't MAKE him THE problem.

To simply point a finger at one individual & suggest his performances alone made the team play poorly is very short sighted.

This isn't defending Brooks, as some would likely want to suggest it is. Just saying that there are generally multiple factors that go toward any kind of failure.

And just because he was part of the problem doesn't automatically mean he can't be part of the solution.
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Thing is when the close games have been on the line brooks shows nothing
 

Cowboys shift sheds weight off NRL's Tamou​

Fraser BartonAAP
November 15, 2022 12:24PM

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Rugby League
James Tamou came so close to calling it quits on his rugby league journey after a wooden-spoon season with Wests Tigers he considered what jobs he'd go for after a fruitful career.
Enter his maiden NRL club North Queensland and the 305-game veteran is shaping up for his 15th pre-season back where it all began, this time as a veteran willing to impart experience on their young group.
Tamou entertained offers from the Super League earlier this year and considered a switch to the UK.

But the thought of uprooting his family and potentially moving back after a year squashed that idea.
When his manager called up and said the Cowboys were interested the decision was a fait accompli.
"I said yes straight away," he told reporters on Tuesday.
"Because I knew coming up here I just wanted to enjoy it and not have the weight of the team on your shoulders."
Tamou was one of a number of co-captains at Wests Tigers that slumped to bottom of the ladder with just four wins in 2022, and the pain is still fresh in his mind.
"The way we ended last year was tough, mate. It was tough."
"You have to look in the mirror and go you know, maybe that's it.
"As far as the career playing on, it was a few weeks, even a month I was like: 'Well, I gotta find something else to do, got to get a job."

That job came in the form of a premiership-winning, experienced clubman for the Cowboys' young core who were one game away from the grand final just a few months ago.
Tamou was a shoe-in for selection each week last season but knows the same doesn't apply at his new club.
A motivation that's renewed a fire in his tank.
"I'm in awe with the style of play they played with - they just never gave up," he said.
"I'm not expecting to walk straight into a team at all. You've got genuine superstars - the amount of boys that are in the Kangaroos side and played State of Origin - its crazy.
"I'm going to have to bide my time and make sure I bring my best everyday."
 
loklok said:
Thing is when the close games have been on the line brooks shows nothing
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True.

And neither did a majority of his team mates.

No doubt he has let himself down on a number of occasions. And no doubt he hasn't lived up to the expectations put on him. I'd go as far as suggesting he hasn't handled the expectations well at all.

But then again, he's ALSO the guy that was Dally M halfback of the year. So it's not as though he's always terrible.

If Sheens has decided this is the guy he wants at #7, I'd rather Sheens has him, instead of having to settle for the guy he didn't want at #7.
 
weststigers said:
Assuming we have locked in Klemmer and Bateman, is our recruitment for 2023 finished?

What gaps do we need to fill?
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Tigers want to be a club that promotes it's junior depth. You can't halt whatever progress Naden, Kepoua, Talau, Falou etc were making by bringing in guys to bump them down the list. These guys have first grade experience now- it's not like Pole, Matamua etc who have a handful of games to their name. Experience up front makes sense. Let the young guys play out wide. Another young winger to develop, or a 5/8 to develop perhaps?

If the club is looking at another experienced player- Nathan Brown to add some starch off the bench.
 
The Chad said:
True.

And neither did a majority of his team mates.

No doubt he has let himself down on a number of occasions. And no doubt he hasn't lived up to the expectations put on him. I'd go as far as suggesting he hasn't handled the expectations well at all.

But then again, he's ALSO the guy that was Dally M halfback of the year. So it's not as though he's always terrible.

If Sheens has decided this is the guy he wants at #7, I'd rather Sheens has him, instead of having to settle for the guy he didn't want at #7.
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Take this half for e.g Chad Townsend
Not a rep half , not a flash half , would not be in the top halves in the nrl.
What can Chad do .50% of his close games he gets the job done
Hope forumers can understand that .
It is not rocket science
 
cktiger said:
Oh he must have been a naughty boy I’m sure 🥱
Also had Pearce and Keary in front of him.
I’m sure you were there in the Easts dressing room to get all the gossip though… although I doubt your big head or inflated ego would fit through the door. 🤣🤣🤣
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The Roosters were terrible in 2016. Pearce was MIA most of the start of the season due to a lost dog. When Hastings played half his 5/8 was at times Jayden Nikorima, Guerra or Matterson. Hastings played 5/8 4 times to Pearce at half towards the end of the season. Maloney was at Cronulla in 2016. Keary was at Souffs in 2016.
 
The Chad said:
Tigers want to be a club that promotes it's junior depth. You can't halt whatever progress Naden, Kepoua, Talau, Falou etc were making by bringing in guys to bump them down the list. These guys have first grade experience now- it's not like Pole, Matamua etc who have a handful of games to their name. Experience up front makes sense. Let the young guys play out wide. Another young winger to develop, or a 5/8 to develop perhaps?

If the club is looking at another experienced player- Nathan Brown to add some starch off the bench.
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Nathan has a decent pass at 13 and doesn't mind the tough stuff.

Not sure how his body is holding up
 
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