Tigers interested in RTS

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Well what do you mean? Is there a suggestion he's an option? Is he even available?

It's pointless speculating about a kid with zero interest in swapping codes. If he's any good you'd think the rah rah brigade have him locked up.
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Everyone has their price
Is he available I don't know
But we have already seen enough players jump ship this year Who were still contracted to other club's
Anything is possible these days
 
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Ahh if we could manage to nab Cleary and RTS for 19’

1\. RTS
6\. Reynolds
7\. Cleary
9\. Brooks/Liddle

I don't think it's just a pipe dream. This could actually happen.
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Would be insane haha. We would finally have something to look forward to
 
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Well what do you mean? Is there a suggestion he's an option? Is he even available?

It's pointless speculating about a kid with zero interest in swapping codes. If he's any good you'd think the rah rah brigade have him locked up.

Everyone has their price
Is he available I don't know
But we have already seen enough players jump ship this year Who were still contracted to other club's
Anything is possible these days
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Plenty of NRL players. I haven't seen any contracted union players do it. Sure he's got a price but we probably can't afford it.
 
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Ahh if we could manage to nab Cleary and RTS for 19’

1\. RTS
6\. Reynolds
7\. Cleary
9\. Brooks/Liddle
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Would be massive for us as a club if we managed to pull those two signings off. Here's hoping we do it!
 
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Ahh if we could manage to nab Cleary and RTS for 19’

1\. RTS
6\. Reynolds
7\. Cleary
9\. Brooks/Liddle

I don't think it's just a pipe dream. This could actually happen.

Would be insane haha. We would finally have something to look forward to

with a spine like that we would be genuine contenders
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Wed be in the top 8 at least. Thats something. It would just be great to have a decent goalkicker for a change.
 
Brooks would have to go I can’t see him being a 9….

Unless you put Reynolds at 9, and play Brooks at 6 as like a running 5/8 who takes the line on and allow Cleary to steer the ship.

1\. RTS
6\. Brooks
7\. Cleary
9\. Reynolds/Liddle
 
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Brooks would have to go I can’t see him being a 9….

Unless you put Reynolds at 9, and play Brooks at 6 as like a running 5/8 who takes the line on and allow Cleary to steer the ship.

1\. RTS
6\. Brooks
7\. Cleary
9\. Reynolds/Liddle
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Simple ; put Reynolds on the bench. He can’t have brain farts if he’s not on the field :slight_smile:
 
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Brooks to hooker - Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Not a good enough defender.

What is wrong with Liddle??????
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I don't see the point of Brooks at hooker but this is an interesting one, re his defence. My view, possibly controversial, is that it is generally easier to defend in the guts as you big men on both sides of you and it is very hard for the attacking team to isolate you. Even when they do, at least there is only one option … run straight at you.

Brooks defensive problems come from when he makes the wrong call and then as his body in the wrong position to bear the attackers weight. I doubt you would see that problem in the middle of the park.

But yes, like you I would much prefer seeing Liddle as our 9 for the foreseeable future.
 
It’s simple and some obvious hard decisions have to be made, I believe to secure Cleary Jnr and RTS would probably cost the Tigers approximately 1.8 million between the pair. Correct me if I’m wrong but with Suli’s exit we could have an estimate of 1.2 million to spend. In 2019 I’m led to believe Benji won’t be there (1 year contract only and may stay on part of the coaching team) that will free up $100-150k and with Cleary Jnr hopefully coming Brooks is moved on and whatever we save out of his departure to balance out (we may require a TPA or 2 to subsidies)

ps all figure made are just guestimates
 
If NC makes it clear he wants to play for his father and Brooks has a good year its more than likely a player swap would be the best option for both clubs if he signs at the end of next year. Otherwise you let Brooks walk.
 
We could just buy 2 solid first graders to complete this years team and forward pay others from this years team to give us more movement on the 2019 salary cap
 
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Ahh if we could manage to nab Cleary and RTS for 19’

1\. RTS
6\. Reynolds
7\. Cleary
9\. Brooks/Liddle

Would be massive for us as a club if we managed to pull those two signings off. Here's hoping we do it!
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I'd be happy with just one, let alone both.
 
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Brooks to hooker - Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Not a good enough defender.

What is wrong with Liddle??????

I don't see the point of Brooks at hooker but this is an interesting one, re his defence. My view, possibly controversial, is that it is generally easier to defend in the guts as you big men on both sides of you and it is very hard for the attacking team to isolate you. Even when they do, at least there is only one option … run straight at you.

Brooks defensive problems come from when he makes the wrong call and then as his body in the wrong position to bear the attackers weight. I doubt you would see that problem in the middle of the park.

But yes, like you I would much prefer seeing Liddle as our 9 for the foreseeable future.
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Absolutely Brooks could handle defending in the middle. Just as well as any small hooker. I wouldn't suggest playing him in front of Liddle either but think he may have to move positions to continue his career.
 
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Brooks to hooker - Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Not a good enough defender.

What is wrong with Liddle??????

I don't see the point of Brooks at hooker but this is an interesting one, re his defence. My view, possibly controversial, is that it is generally easier to defend in the guts as you big men on both sides of you and it is very hard for the attacking team to isolate you. Even when they do, at least there is only one option … run straight at you.

Brooks defensive problems come from when he makes the wrong call and then as his body in the wrong position to bear the attackers weight. I doubt you would see that problem in the middle of the park.

But yes, like you I would much prefer seeing Liddle as our 9 for the foreseeable future.

Absolutely Brooks could handle defending in the middle. Just as well as any small hooker. I wouldn't suggest playing him in front of Liddle either but think he may have to move positions to continue his career.
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He is a nugget with good speed also tackles well front on. Liddle was the best junior hooker coming through he has to be the future. You need a specialist these days I don’t think Brooks has the toughness for the 9 jersey.
 
Liddle needs to put on weight. He makes cameron smith look like the Rock. He wont hold up for a full season the way he is.
 
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