Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:19 am  

krisleeds wrote:

Brooks would eb a good signing.

Just because hes in a dreadful Wests doesn't make him a bad player.

Hastings and Croft were both outcasts and not even 1st grade when they came to SL.

And given the poor quality of SL and salary cap in the NRL - which other first rate NRL actually players want to come to Super League?

Yep, totally agree.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:27 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

I rate him. He would go very well in SL. Big earner though at the moment

£600k no way will Leeds pay that.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:43 am  

Never seen him play to comment on his suitability, however, all the tweets I ever see regarding him always place him as one of the worst half backs in the NRL. Zero effort, never runs at the line, gets tackled on the 5th lots, poor kicking game and not much of a runner etc.

I know some players like Croft and Leuleui simply require a chance but everything I read from NRL fans is that we should stay well clear.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:47 am  

Ive not watched much of Brooks but lets be honest his level of player is the only level SL clubs are going to be able to attract from the NRL in the current climate.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:15 am  

fanstanningley, no they wouldn;t pay what he's on now, they wouldn't need to. He's ooc end of season and unlikely to get anywhere near that, even in NRL. He would likely come in on SL marquee money if it happened which is perfectly understandable given the salary cap is over here, which needs raising imo. Nothing certain though..

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:35 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

If Corey Johnson really is behind both O'Connor and Bentley for the hooker position, then he has no future at Leeds.
Most of us want to see him given a chance, but it seems that Smith is not convinced.
Bentley is a good player, but playing him at 9 is a joke.
Keep saying it, but our halves need consistent quality ball from DH.

Not as much of a joke as Handley or Fusitu'a playing in the centres or full back.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:51 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

fanstanningley, no they wouldn;t pay what he's on now, they wouldn't need to. He's ooc end of season and unlikely to get anywhere near that, even in NRL. He would likely come in on SL marquee money if it happened which is perfectly understandable given the salary cap is over here, which needs raising imo. Nothing certain though..

I would imagine he would be just on the edge of what we'd be willing to play for a marquee player. Roundabout 200 to 250k. The question is, would he be value for that? I don't see a lot of NRL nowadays but my recollection is that of a running half rather than an organiser. He's got 170 odd NRL games on the board so anybody who thinks he isn't good enough for SL is crackers. At 29 (next year) he'd be unlikely to want to skip back to OZ at the first opportunity. These marquee type signings are always a risk, but if we are going to roll the dice, I'd rather do it on a half than a prop forward.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:01 pm  

Let's hope Rohan is as cut throat at the end of this season. Tetevano and Fusitua need to be sent packing. Terrible signings for the wedge they will be both on.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:13 pm  

Brooks might work with Sezer for the reasons Arthur states - he's a runner not an organiser. He's a good support player and quick. What you very rarely see him do is deliver a killer pass, or set up tries from kicks, which is why I'm not that impressed with him most of the time (also why I stopped backing Widdopp when he was still at the Dragons). I'm not sure he'd work as well with Austin, and I don't think the 6/7 numbering matters much.

Anyway, despite his limitations I'd far rather him than Milford, whose next stop is almost certainly SL. From looking like a generational talent to an overweight hack in less than five years, and looks done at just 28.

Like you say, we have to take a punt to move forward, and far rather spend big on a playmaker than our current marquees, who must be the least effective in the comp. The main issue isn't even the salary, but more the length of contract needed to get someone like Brooks. I'd guess 4 years minimum, which is the bigger risk.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:34 pm  

krisleeds wrote:

Try Bentley there. What have we got to lose?

It's worth a shot as if it comes off, it would add even more utility value.


O'Connor wasn't a hooker 12 months ago.

Why are we robbing Peter to pay Paul switching players around out of position what next Lisone to wing !