“There was no divide about wanting Brooksy to remain. The problem is he determined to go, I feel there’s extra money concerned and different issues, so we now have to dwell with that.
“I cope with Scott on daily basis. The coaches make suggestions, the sum of money the membership has with the cap weighs in on that type of stuff.
Brookie certain: Luke BrooksCredit score: Getty Photos
“However you’d wish to hope the coach will get what he desires. Brooksy will go away the membership, I’m not blaming anybody notably – I’m not blaming Brooksy nor his agent or anybody else. He’s made his resolution and we now have to dwell with it.”
Simply who performs No. 7 on the Tigers has change into the most important query, particularly with Adam Doueihi no certainty to return from a knee damage in any respect subsequent 12 months, and with this weekend’s new-look halves mixture — Brandon Wakeham and Daine Laurie — each off contract.
Marshall met with Manly teen Latu Fainu on Wednesday evening.
“One thing falls out of the tree on a regular basis,” Sheens stated. “We’re not overly involved about that on the minute, we’re in regards to the subsequent 10 rounds and getting away from the underside of the desk.”
Laurie will get his shot within the No. 6 jersey in opposition to North Queensland on Saturday. Sheens had hoped to see him play there earlier than the bye, just for Laurie to be nonetheless overcoming a concussion.
“Taking a look at his coaching the opposite day, he’ll go OK, he’s performed there earlier than so he’s not new to it,” Sheens stated.
“Your fullback is a 3rd pivot within the sport if he’s received a move, which he has. He’s an excellent defender and aggressive in that space. I anticipate him to go effectively.
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“We’ll give him each alternative the subsequent few video games to cement a spot there.
“Each boys [Wakeham and Laurie] are [in our plans], however time will inform what we do and the way a lot cash we spend. I’ve instructed the boys to play footy … play good footy and issues will work out.”
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