The Australian press have heated up the Luke Brooks to Leeds Rhinos rumours. Leading outlet The Daily Telegraph have reported Rohan Smith's men are plotting a move for the 28-year-old.
After a shaky start to 2023, Brooks has helped his club, Wests Tigers, to wins over the Panthers, Dragons and Cowboys in recent weeks, playing an instrumental part in Tim Sheens' attack. However, his coach has already stated his desire to keep his star halfback in Sydney post his current contract.
"I've spoken to his agent and the club has spoken to his agent," said Sheens. "We will be making him an offer and I hope it's going to be enough.
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"Not only the offer, but also Brooksy's attitude of playing here, that's important as well...and it wouldn't be for just a year.
"I've always had my eye on keeping Brooksy, I don't care what external people have said. I'm keen to keep him happy and keep him here.
"I signed him as a kid to a long-term deal at the club, and he was a smart kid then and he's done well. In 2018 he was Dally M Halfback of the Year, so he's had his big moments and he's playing good footy at the moment."
With both Blake Austin and Aidan Sezer off-contract, the Rhinos will have plenty of cap space if they decide to let their pair move on. Still, with Wests eager to keep Brooks around, it's going to take a ludicrous effort to bring him to Headingley Stadium.
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