Isaac Luke

[Deleted member 26876]

Very smart move if true. (and if unders)

Feel he'd prefer come here and play a lighter role than tigers, and maybe win a premiership

 

[Ben]

Would be happy to him up for 300k. He is a great player that suits our style. Very tough and solid defender. Love to see his spark coming off the bench. Has done it all before and we need some older big game players.
Could be a value master stroke signing

 

[eagle66]

Docker-Clay should be Api's replacement. He is off contract, so it's time to act. He's been in the squad this year, he is ready for his shot at it.

 

[Bubbler]

This has Des written all over it.

 

[Briza]

Would you start him for the heavy early contact (opening 20 min) or would you use him as impact of the bench?
If only for 1 season I'd give fainu 1 more year to learn his trade from the bench.

 

[Blake A]

Seems a little bizarre to me. Luke has been a great player when fully fit and focused... I'm just not convinced that at 32 he would give us both those attributes.
In saying that, both Des and Maguire are the sort of coaches who wouldn't allow him to get away with anything, so I guess it could work... but only on the cheap.

 

[maxta]

Most hate Luke - always been a fan and has given Manly trouble over the years...bit of grub there, but mostly a competitive type, that has represented at highest levels, who could add plenty of experience to the youngsters - I'm 100% keen on this.

 

[lsz]

At the right price why not?

 

[The Indian]

I reckon Luke doesn't have much gas left in the tank anymore personally but guess you never know if you got him cheap. Depth signings sometimes come into their own at the end of the year....as we are about to find out unfortunately.

 

[joeboy]

Have a look how many injuries and suspensions this guy has had in the last three years. I think he was a good player but I don’t think we need him taking a slot in our 30

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Interesting one, can see the merits in having him around at 200k less than Api, but for 2/3rds of his time at the Warriors he wasn’t very good, and you certainly wouldn’t be buying him for senior leadership and attitude

 

[StuBoot]

Interesting one, can see the merits in having him around at 200k less than Api, but for 2/3rds of his time at the Warriors he wasn’t very good, and you certainly wouldn’t be buying him for senior leadership and attitude

But to be fair, 2/3rds of the time most players aren't very good at the Warriors!

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

But to be fair, 2/3rds of the time most players aren't very good at the Warriors!

Hardly surprising with the absolute donkey of a coach they have lol

Shows the brains of the crew there when one of their best, most consistent players ever Mannering is doing some coaching work with the Broncos women’s side rather than involved with them

 

[Ben]

The longer I think about this signing the more I’m liking it. You can also see a long term plan here by Des to bring in Luke for a year. He sees Fainu as the future and running him next the the seasoned Luke will be priceless for his development. I say Luke would jump at the chance to play at a competitive club and to share all his knowledge at the back end of his career.
The question looms is the size of the contract. That’s where the value lies.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

To be honest I’d rather we give a decent kid a go, sounds like Docker-Clay might be the one.

Be tragic if he goes elsewhere and turns into a great player whilst we struggle with a 32 year old has been!!

 

[Supreme Leader]

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rug...veteran-issac-luke/ar-AAGDmO7?ocid=spartandhp

Must have legs, two news sources.

But a big NO from me. We have plenty of young and talented 5/8's that we can turn into a 20 min interchange hooker.

I am actually sure there's a great hooker living down Pittwater Road, and is way cheaper if we are paying for time in action.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Nah

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He's achieved everything in the game - except winning a grand final, so his motivation would be very high, is my guess. Also, not sure why some are doubting he'd be a good mentor, I can't recall hearing negative stuff about him.

 

[KNUCKLES]

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rug...veteran-issac-luke/ar-AAGDmO7?ocid=spartandhp

Must have legs, two news sources.

But a big NO from me. We have plenty of young and talented 5/8's that we can turn into a 20 min interchange hooker.

I am actually sure there's a great hooker living down Pittwater Road, and is way cheaper if we are paying for time in action.

Poor journalism. Mase is Tongan not Samoan??

 

[Loobs]

Isn’t he pretty much busted..?