Poupou Escobar > Randy HandlingerJune 8, 2025 at 11:52am
Solid as in he can do all the stuff we need from a 6. He is going as well as Sandon Smith right now but doesn't have the upside. For the same price you'd take Smith but why would they cost the same? There would be much more demand for the younger guy, which means he would cost a lot more.
NO surprise to say Brooks is going as well as Smith right now, but Brooks is playing complemtary to DCE, SS is actually leading the Roosters around the park. Btw SS is 22 years old, perfect time for him to come in under Moses and succed him long term.
Looked good when he first went to manly. With DCE calling the shots and being to play second fiddle it seemed to really unlock his strengths, i.e. running game. But unfortunately Manly coaching staff have failed and he has gone backwarda. If anything he was better in some of his earlier years at the tigers.
"Iongi is a class footballer and I believe he could be a class 6. We have 10 games after tomorrow left this season to potentially find out if he can transition. If he can than we go hard for Faalogo to play 1. If not he goes back to FB, and we…"
"And where do we play Fa'alogo? Really think he comes here to play Wing? Please do not say Iongi to 6 as it is clear he is a class Fullback and why screw that up by pushing him to 6 just to accomodate Fa'alogo who we don't know will be a better…"
"Why is Faalogo no chance? He's playing reserve grade atm and unless Paps gets injured, he ain't getting anywhere near fullback anytime soon. Players like him are ripe for the picking. I think it makes total sense if there's a quality replacement for…"
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Solid as in he can do all the stuff we need from a 6. He is going as well as Sandon Smith right now but doesn't have the upside. For the same price you'd take Smith but why would they cost the same? There would be much more demand for the younger guy, which means he would cost a lot more.
NO surprise to say Brooks is going as well as Smith right now, but Brooks is playing complemtary to DCE, SS is actually leading the Roosters around the park. Btw SS is 22 years old, perfect time for him to come in under Moses and succed him long term.
He'd probably do better than an entirely gaseous 6.
I suggest you watch some Manly games, his defence is rubbish and a constant target for opposition. There is nothing solid about Brooks's game.
Looked good when he first went to manly. With DCE calling the shots and being to play second fiddle it seemed to really unlock his strengths, i.e. running game. But unfortunately Manly coaching staff have failed and he has gone backwarda. If anything he was better in some of his earlier years at the tigers.
Thing about Brooks is hes not a half but if someone had turned him into a 9/14 I think he would of done well.
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Although I don't want us to have him the ship has sailed on Brooks he should go to super league he'd carve it up if beven French can Brooks can
Let's hope this is just a rumor like all the other bullshit I read on here.
Hell no!