1908–1920) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back for various clubs in the early years of the 20th century.
After a season with Reading, he returned to Hampshire when he joined another Southern League side, Southampton in August 1912.
At The Dell he had to wait until 21 March 1913 before making his first team debut, when he replaced Arthur Coates at right-back in a 2–1 victory at Brentford.
Described as "a strong, burly full-back with, at times, an inclination to be over-exuberant",[1] Brookes retained his place for five matches, before being replaced by the veteran Bert Lee.
[3] Brookes left the Dell in 1914 to rejoin the Army following the outbreak of World War I, but returned in 1919, spending a season in the reserves.