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MATTY BROOKS MATTY Brooks, the pocket-battleship from Hull KR who made such a big impression while on loan to Roughyeds in 2007, is staying at the club as a fully-fledged Oldham player.A midfield dynamo who can operate at half-back or hooker, Brooks has signed a one-year deal for 2008, although he will now have to make the adjustment from full-time pro with Rovers to part-time with Oldham. "He is in the process of getting a job, and we are delighted to have signed him," said the club's chief executive Chris Hamilton. He added: "Matty proved last season, while on loan, that he is more than capable of competing well at this level. He made an impact off the bench with his work around the play-the-ball and his speed out of dummy half. "He always plays well above his weight and he gives us cover at half-back and at hooker -- in short a player who has a lot to offer us and a lot to offer the squad." Brooks scored two tries in 17 appearances last season and he signed off in style with a terrific show as a substitute in the NL2 Grand Final. He turned pro for Bradford Bulls and graduated through their academy scheme before signing for the club he had always supported as a native of East Hull --- Hull KR. He played a prominent role in Rovers' promotion to Super League, but as the squad was strengthened for the elite competition he was allowed out on loan to gain more experience of first-team rugby, first to York and then to Oldham. He quickly made a big impression here last season and after signing initially for one month, he extended his loan to the end of the season. Needless to say, Roughyeds were delighted when they were able to stick hold of him for 2008. |
