Vic Mackey
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Whilst his talent is undeniable I’m well over the Latrell circus. Even if we sign him I don’t think I’ll be excited as I can easily see him becoming a train wreck in the next 12-18 months.
Instead I would be looking at a guy who is on the market, Jack Bird. Now hear me out! I know his time at the Broncos has been far from happy, however he has had a serious sternum injury and then an ACL.
Remember this is a guy who had won a comp and played 5 Origins before his 22nd Birthday. He is still only 24 and has a heap of footy ahead of him.
I believe Madge would be a great coach for him, as he flourished under noted task master Flanagan at the Sharks. He would come here with a point to prove and be back in Sydney close to family and friends.
My initial plan would be to have him at center and then look to move him to 5/8 after Benji retires. Brooks has always played his best games when he is allowed to be the main play maker and Bird would allow him to do that. I believe they would play like a traditional half 5/8 which would suit both their games. Another big body in the defensive line is also a plus.
He still has 2 years to go at the Broncos however it’s well known that they are happy to let him go, and would probably pick up a decent chunk of his wage.
I genuinely think he would be an amazing get, and would love our club to at least entertain the thought.
Instead I would be looking at a guy who is on the market, Jack Bird. Now hear me out! I know his time at the Broncos has been far from happy, however he has had a serious sternum injury and then an ACL.
Remember this is a guy who had won a comp and played 5 Origins before his 22nd Birthday. He is still only 24 and has a heap of footy ahead of him.
I believe Madge would be a great coach for him, as he flourished under noted task master Flanagan at the Sharks. He would come here with a point to prove and be back in Sydney close to family and friends.
My initial plan would be to have him at center and then look to move him to 5/8 after Benji retires. Brooks has always played his best games when he is allowed to be the main play maker and Bird would allow him to do that. I believe they would play like a traditional half 5/8 which would suit both their games. Another big body in the defensive line is also a plus.
He still has 2 years to go at the Broncos however it’s well known that they are happy to let him go, and would probably pick up a decent chunk of his wage.
I genuinely think he would be an amazing get, and would love our club to at least entertain the thought.