Joel Thompson Announcement

[SEAT 1A]

Can we assume he is no longer a Dragons contracted player, therefore if his deal with Manly falls thru, he won't be coming back to us, unless the club chooses to resign him?

Thompson was contracted for this year, so possibly still in the Dragons cap.

Lets hope so, Thompson back in the RED V and man of the match against Manly.

 

[Dragsters]

Interesting

Indeed.

Particularly the reported offer for only 2 years for Thommo from manly, as opposed to the supposed "long-term" deal he was apparently lured away with.

Let's see how this plays out...

 

[ST Tangles 01]

Thommo was on about 450k here and will be on about 600k at Manly.
That's a 33% pay rise for 2018.
Even if only for 2 years he has increased his earning for those 2 seasons quite significantly considering he was not contracted for 2019.

 

[Gareth67]

I hope that after all is sorted out , he is able to stay at the Dragons . He is as tough as teak and he could be the ' cement ' filling , in one hell of a forward pack !

 

[possm]

I hope that after all is sorted out , he is able to stay at the Dragons . He is as tough as teak and he could be the ' cement ' filling , in one hell of a forward pack !

I think the reason for agreeing to Thompson's release is:

1. We needed to provide space to bring through younger, less expensive juniors.
2. We could not offer Thompson the same terms as Manyly were offering.

So fI doubt we would bring him back, the boat has sailed.

 

[Overseas dragon]

If THOMMO does return he's likely not in a good head space .so hope he stays north of the harbour and good luck mate you were a reliable soldier ............

 

[dragonssamy61]

I hope that after all is sorted out , he is able to stay at the Dragons . He is as tough as teak and he could be the ' cement ' filling , in one hell of a forward pack !

If he does less chances for host and luc.
But who knows.

 

[getsmarty]

If he does less chances for host and luc.
But who knows.

I will be surprised if he has to leave Manly..... Anyway, time will tell.

P.S as much as I have Loved having Joel in the Red V , the Club have deemed he is not part of their future plans and that is why he was allowed to leave a year early in the first place.

 

[Gareth67]

I had misunderstood the true situation gents , in as much as , that he was still officially a Sea Eagle ( because of their cap dramas ) , however after reading the posts after mine , I now realise that he has indeed gone . That plus , as already said by others , the juniors will now have their opportunity to secure a 1st grade position .

 

[Belta]

I believe the Dragons have done a good job recently by extending the contracts a lot of talented of juniors. We now have some really good forwards ready to step up to first grade.

With the utmost respect to Thommo, he left on his own accord, which is fine but if his contract falls through I think we don't take him back. Our forwards are very solid and there are minimal opportunities so Thommo leaving creates a small opportunity for these really good junior forwards coming through.

 

[dragonssamy61]

The nrl will fix his contract.
If it is proven as invalid ( that is because manly are over the cap).
They will loss points and be find.

 

[Slippery Morris]

I just don't get how Manly are being investigated for Salary Cap and they go and offer Thommo a contract. Shows absolute arrogance really and how much power the NRL has when it comes to salary cap. NOT

 

[SBD82]

I was ok with thommo leaving. I thought the club had his position covered and he was doing what was best for his family.

BUT...

Geez it's hard to see someone who I admire and respect so much playing in a f**king manly jumper. f**k manly.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

I was ok with thommo leaving. I thought the club had his position covered and he was doing what was best for his family.

BUT...

Geez it's hard to see someone who I admire and respect so much playing in a f**king manly jumper. f**k manly.

Well, they have an ex Dragon as a coach, so may as well have some players, too.
Heck ............... its Manly, nothing changes.
We all buy players.

 

[dragon thomo]

I also did not have a problem with Thomo going as I thought there was a plan in place to replace him.
From what I saw last night we really need him on our left edge as our defence on that side is a real concern. With having Simms Lafai and McDonald on that side our lateral movement is terrible.
Mann needs to replace Lafai and Host in for Simms and he move to bench.

 

[muzby]

I also did not have a problem with Thomo going as I thought there was a plan in place to replace him.

changing your name to dragon host then?

 

[Belta]

Remove the first three letters, that should suffice

 

[muzby]

Remove the first three letters, that should suffice

dragon mo?

does he have a cracking handlebar?

 

[SEAT 1A]

I was ok with thommo leaving. I thought the club had his position covered and he was doing what was best for his family.

BUT...

Geez it's hard to see someone who I admire and respect so much playing in a f**king manly jumper. f**k manly.

Agree SBD82.

Good get though and hope he wears Dragon undies to keep the faith.

 

[hewi]

I loved this bloke playing for us and just wonder if he wishes he had never left for what would appear to be an absolute rabble at Manly. We have one spot remaining, love to see him return. Wishful thinking I know.