Lachlan Brook

[MartinAUFC]

Bernado must start over Brook on Wednesday night. It pains me to say it as Lachie is a Gawler boy (his Dad once fixed my toilet), but his end product is just not warranting a starting spot. It’s frustrating because he has pace and a bag full of tricks, but he can’t shoot and he very rarely elects to cross.

We need to be mindful too that mini-Cassio is our player – not a loan player contracted to another club. Hence we have a lot more invested in his development than Brook’s.

Which brings me to the broader question – if Brook becomes available next season on another loan, or as a cheap buy back option like McGree, would we want him ? He’s clearly not EPL standard so it could be a possibility.

[The Claw]

All froth and no coffee is Brook.
Extremely frustrating to watch and reckon his teammates get frustrated too, reminds me of a bit of Irankunda, except Nestor is 16 and scores.

Would sign if cheap but needs a bit of polishing does Brook- how old is he btw?

[sub007]

All froth and no coffee is Brook.
Extremely frustrating to watch and reckon his teammates get frustrated too, reminds me of a bit of Irankunda, except Nestor is 16 and scores.

Would sign if cheap but needs a bit of polishing does Brook- how old is he btw?

Brook is 21.

I like Brook a lot and think that when he finally breaks his duck, the floodgates will open. He’s one of the most gifted dribblers in Australian football (along with Bernardo), got a fantastic technique and a wand of a left foot.

I hope we sign him permanently because I think he could very easily become a star.

[RedTide]

Totally agree with Sub007. If anything, he is trying too hard - and they are just not quite going in.

He actually scored a cracking good goal a couple of weeks ago - and then had it ruled out, because whoever fed him the cross had allowed the ball to cross the byline. Once the first one goes in, though, the floodgates will go in, as Sub007 said.

I want us to sign both Bernardo and Brook. What a pair they would make!

[EdDog]

Totally agree with Sub007. If anything, he is trying too hard - and they are just not quite going in.

He actually scored a cracking good goal a couple of weeks ago - and then had it ruled out, because whoever fed him the cross had allowed the ball to cross the byline. Once the first one goes in, though, the floodgates will go in, as Sub007 said.

I want us to sign both Bernardo and Brook. What a pair they would make!

+1

Great player, just needs that first one and then he'll be an AU legend.

Sign him up for 3 imo.

[milan_7]

All froth and no coffee is Brook.
Extremely frustrating to watch and reckon his teammates get frustrated too, reminds me of a bit of Irankunda, except Nestor is 16 and scores.

Would sign if cheap but needs a bit of polishing does Brook- how old is he btw?

I completely disagree, I actually think he is the complete opposite to Irakunda. Brook is very technical, good passer, very creative and fantastic in tight spaces but hasn't got a great end product. Irakunda is rapid, is a good (albeit in a very unorthodox way) dribbler when he gets going, but has an unbelievable shot on him.

To be honest - this might sound harsh but if you were to ask me who is going to go the furthest in their careers out of Brook, Irakunda and Toure. I think it's Brook. Irakunda and Toure remind me of in junior football when you have those guys that develop physically quicker than anyone else and can run so score 40 goals, but you can tell that they're not good enough technically to do it at a higher level. The A-League is also not blessed with many quick centre backs, so it makes it easier for quicker strikers to look really dominant.

But to answer your question, I think Brook has got to start. He's been very good lately just missing the end product. Bernardo has been magnificent every time he's played though this season, think he should be a nailed on starter next year but I would pick Brook Wednesday.

[sevengoals]

I think Mr. Veart should decide.

But I kinda like the idea of Bernardo coming on in the second half to terrorise their tiring defenders.
It's interesting to have this discussion as it shows what talent we have at the club.

[Interloper]

Which brings me to the broader question – if Brook becomes available next season on another loan, or as a cheap buy back option like McGree, would we want him ? He’s clearly not EPL standard so it could be a possibility.

As a young player, Brook is a potential future star. And I'd definitely snap him up if he were available next season. He's started to show more and more of his potential as the season has gone on, and hopefully continues to improve.

But I don't know if AUFC would be interested in that business, as they seem more interested in the "Junior -> Promising Young player" part of the journey, not so much the "Promising Young Player -> Realising potential" part.

Assessing him as a mid-season loan signing though. Total failure. I don't know who his agent is, but they're obviously very good at his job. Brook went from not playing at all at a small club, to not playing at all at a bigger club. And in the process somehow Carlos Kaiser'd himself into being a coveted signing at the start of the season. He's threatened a lot and looked better as the season has gone on, but really has delivered nothing you'd expect from such a signing.

To be honest - this might sound harsh but if you were to ask me who is going to go the furthest in their careers out of Brook, Irakunda and Toure. I think it's Brook. Irakunda and Toure remind me of in junior football when you have those guys that develop physically quicker than anyone else and can run so score 40 goals, but you can tell that they're not good enough technically to do it at a higher level. The A-League is also not blessed with many quick centre backs, so it makes it easier for quicker strikers to look really dominant

Agree on Irankunda at this point in time. Toure has demonstrated far more than Brook though. He's strong as well as quick, and regularly holds off and barges those big slow centre-backs with ease.

[blahblah]

I tend to agree with the general consensus that Brook would be well worth signing if the option arose (assuming the price is reasonable).

Despite all of our young, exciting attacking talent, it is the lad at the other end of the pitch in the form of Popovic that has piqued my interest.

[UnitedPants]

Brook gonna kick winning goal in Grand Final now!

[MartinAUFC]

Brook gonna kick winning goal in Grand Final now!

I certainly hope so
I'd settle for the winner tonight or on Sunday to be honest

[MartinAUFC]

Well well, Lachie has been selected for the U23's to play in the Asian Cup. Along with Bernado, D'Arrigo and Gauci.

Shows what I know

[otto62]

He’s been playing so well, it’s hard to believe he hasn’t scored in this run of games.