Reports emerged last week that Leeds Rhinos are interested in signing NRL halfback Luke Brooks from the Wests Tigers.
Both of Leeds’ current halfbacks are coming to the ends of their deals and thus there is a degree of uncertainty about the position heading into 2024.
The pair due have plenty of history together playing alongside each other at Canberra Raiders when they finished in the top three of the NRL in 2016.
Both have been Man of Steel nominees during their time in Super League with Warrington Wolves and Huddersfield Giants respectively.
However, their time at Leeds has been up and down but both, especially Austin, were in great form against the Catalans Dragons.
That said, according to the Mole of Wide World of Sports, the Rhinos are interested in 28 year old Luke Brooks.
He is coming to the end of his deal but is yet to agree a deal to stay at the club despite the fact they let former Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils halfback join Newcastle Knights ahead of the new season.
Leeds are said to have a look at the halfback who could be said to suit the Super League style of play.
All of this comes at a time when Brooks is again coming in for criticism.
The halfback is set to take on less responsibilities with Brandon Wakeham coming into the side.
It has prompted the debate that Brooks isn’t a seven but rather a six.
That said, as criticism comes in for Brooks his coach, former Hull KR boss, Tim Sheens has spoken out on the halfback.
“I don’t need to defend ‘Brooksy’, he doesn’t need me to defend him, he’s a tough kid, [the criticism] would get to anyone, but every training session he turns up with a smile,” Sheens said to the Sydney Morning Herald.
“They [Brooks and Wakeham] have got the left- and right-footed kicking game, they play well on the left and right edge of the ruck, and with Adam at No.1, that allows him to pick his run, be it left or right. There’s no better [fullback] at the club.”
