Rumours and Stuff

[Tiger5150]

If Brooks was being paid 4-500k the last 5 years, nobody would complains

For two of those 5 years he was on $550K

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Asi was injured in the off season and then played out of position.

Does he even have a position? His profile says he's a centre: https://www.parraeels.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/parramatta-eels/daejarn-asi/

But then most of his games (all grades) were in the halves, where his record has been very poor: https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/daejarn-asi/positions.html

 

[hineyrulz]

6 is his best spot ffs!!

 

[TheCrowe]

Does he even have a position? His profile says he's a centre: https://www.parraeels.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/parramatta-eels/daejarn-asi/

But then most of his games (all grades) were in the halves, where his record has been very poor: https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/daejarn-asi/positions.html

His preferred position id 5/8. He isnt a centre he is a playmaker.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Sure, but as a reserve grader, what he prefers isn't really the point here. Like how nearly every winger 'prefers' to play fullback, they need to do what's best for the team.

 

[TheCrowe]

Sure, but as a reserve grader, what he prefers isn't really the point here. Like how nearly every winger 'prefers' to play fullback, they need to do what's best for the team.

This week he is a first grade 5/8. And may be a first grade 5/8 for a substantial part of the season depending how things go for Dylan 5Times.

 

[the phantom menace]

Utility!
(ffs)

 

[the phantom menace]

Offering Brooks half his current salary really went well for Tim Sheens and Wests.

Previously from Tim: "I’ve spoken to his agent and the club has spoken to his agent. We will be making him an offer and I hope it’s going to be enough." LOL

Luke Brooks rejects Tigers offer, plans to end 11-year stint at season’s end

The much-maligned No.7 rang Benji Marshall personally to deliver the news as a Tigers official stressed the door isn’t closed on negotiations being started up again.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Poupou Escobar]

This week he is a first grade 5/8. And may be a first grade 5/8 for a substantial part of the season depending how things go for Dylan 5Times.

My point is he wasn't "played out of position" in reserve grade. He is a utility, and might've been needed at a number of positions in first grade, regardless of where he was playing in the NSW Cup. And even if he was wearing the same jersey number in both grades he wouldn't be playing the same role because he is a star in reserve grade while in the NRL he is a backup. His job will be to support Moses and Gutherson.

 

[Stevie]

Just checking in from Naxos you knuckleheads have everything under control now? x

 

[Bandwagon]

Was sandow ever booed. Cant remember

I booed him

And I wasn't saying Boourns.

 

[Gronk]

Just checking in from Naxos you knuckleheads have everything under control now? x

Naxos can’t be a place. It doesn’t sound real. Sorry mate, you licked a toad and you’re in some sort of an alternative reality. Follow the sound of my voice. Walk towards the light. Then tie this rope to the rail and then go back and get your family.

 

[Wally21]

Yeah .... so he is cool with all the skips calling him Dean.

I find it interesting that all the Mediterranean Descendants used to change their name to anglo names to try and fit in when they came. ... i even know of a Shane lol

This reminded me of a joke my Sicilian mate used to tell… I’m sure it wasn’t his but in a thick Italian accent, “you know Shane-y, he work the crane-y in Balmain-y, he got a bad back now he in pain-y,”
Actually, shit joke

 

[Wally21]

The Maltese just used names from the bible to show support to our leader

I’m half Malt, and my uncles first name was Joseph and his middle name was Mary. He told everyone it was Joseph Mario, but my Nunna and Nunnu were true god fearing Malts

 

[strider]

Does he even have a position? His profile says he's a centre: https://www.parraeels.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/parramatta-eels/daejarn-asi/

But then most of his games (all grades) were in the halves, where his record has been very poor: https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/daejarn-asi/positions.html

I wonder what that might make him?

 

[Pazza]

Offering Brooks half his current salary really went well for Tim Sheens and Wests.

Previously from Tim: "I’ve spoken to his agent and the club has spoken to his agent. We will be making him an offer and I hope it’s going to be enough." LOL

Luke Brooks rejects Tigers offer, plans to end 11-year stint at season’s end

The much-maligned No.7 rang Benji Marshall personally to deliver the news as a Tigers official stressed the door isn’t closed on negotiations being started up again.

www.smh.com.au

Cant believe the tigers, do yourselves and luke a favour. Move on

 

[emjaycee]

Cant believe the tigers, do yourselves and luke a favour. Move on

That may be the Tigers plan. Offer him a contract he won't accept.

 

[King-Gutho94]

That may be the Tigers plan. Offer him a contract he won't accept.

Well Tim Sheens has been stating for 12 months he wanted to keep Brooks long-term.

He refused to release him to newcastle twice in the space of 12 months but happily let Hastings go.

Maybe the recruitment team in Pascoe, Fulton & Benji have decided they didnt want him.

 

[parra pete]

I’m half Malt, and my uncles first name was Joseph and his middle name was Mary. He told everyone it was Joseph Mario, but my Nunna and Nunnu were true god fearing Malts

Sounds like a Malt teaser..

 

[oldmancraigy]

That may be the Tigers plan. Offer him a contract he won't accept.

If they offered him half his current pay, that is $650k. I doubt Brooks gets more than that on the open market...

Surely there isn't a club out there dumb enough to pay more for a 10 year half who has never been in a better than average team????
Considering the halves are one of the most influential positions on wins.....

I can't think of another half who was paid so well for 10 years and never played a semi? Sandow? But he wasn't as well paid (averaged 400k per year for the Eels) AND only managed 8 years of futility.

Even Corey Norman played in the semis (and despite being paid well by the Dragons, didn't earn anywhere near as much as Brooks currently is!!!)