Sloan

[Dragon David]

Latrell Mitchell had some embarrassing moments in the game on Saturday night. Swatting at the ball and conceding one try to Jack De Belin while the earlier one was a close call. If that was Sloan the fingers would have been pointing long and hard at him so even the "best" have their moments of being inglorious. It wasn't Glory, Glory to South Sydney on Saturday night thank you very much.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

There was a story in the 5pm channel 10 sports news today about Sloan.
Said he wants to stay at the Dragons, especially with Flanagan as the coach.
The report also said the Dragons were looking at offering him a long term deal.
No term mentioned, but I am thinking probably 3 years.

 

[FlickFlano]

Flano mentioned in a recent presser when asked about SuA/Sloan and JDB ... said he was hoping to lock SuA and Sloan up ASAP

 

[justadragon]

The kid is doing everything we ask of him each week, sure he still has errors but hey who doesnt. He is improving in every facet of the game, which is very pleasing, I hope he has a long and successful career with US !!!

 

[denis preston]

The kid is doing everything we ask of him each week, sure he still has errors but hey who doesnt. He is improving in every facet of the game, which is very pleasing, I hope he has a long and successful career with US !!!

Still has 2 years before his body fully matures. At the rate he is improving he sure will be a player then.

 

[Jersey No 14]

He needs to do a few games back in. Park footy. Learn how to tackle learn how to read play - in the slower motion of second grade.
He needs to know there is more to a game of rugby league then being out in the clear and scoring tries with the line wide open.
Unless that is the case he appears to not have much of a clue.
Maybe he should be an Olympic runner.
He’s a quick bugger - he might win a gold medal.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

He needs to do a few games back in. Park footy. Learn how to tackle learn how to read play - in the slower motion of second grade.
He needs to know there is more to a game of rugby league then being out in the clear and scoring tries with the line wide open.
Unless that is the case he appears to not have much of a clue.
Maybe he should be an Olympic runner.
He’s a quick bugger - he might win a gold medal.

Once you've had Sloan's experience in first grade you don't learn jack shit in "The slower motion of second grade". I don't know where you get the idea he hasn't got a clue either?
He is showing every sign of becoming a modern great
Not sure what I am missing or whether it's you that's doing the missing. Crazy post! IMO.

 

[Dribble&Yarn]

Sloan has apparently been offered a 2 year, million dollar contract extension

 

[st.phil]

Sloan has apparently been offered a 2 year, million dollar contract extension

FMD , this was the same headline from February. How slow are this mob ?

 

[Lennyb]

FMD , this was the same headline from February. How slow are this mob ?

Which mob?

 

[justadragon]

Sloan has apparently been offered a 2 year, million dollar contract extension

I dont know if I feel totally comfortable with 2 years, if he keeps on improving at the rate he is then we'll have every man and his dog chasing him, not to mention if a new team happens to enter the comp, we would want to hope for a lot of that Dragons loyalty.

 

[RedVee]

I dont know if I feel totally comfortable with 2 years, if he keeps on improving at the rate he is then we'll have every man and his dog chasing him, not to mention if a new team happens to enter the comp, we would want to hope for a lot of that Dragons loyalty.

I guess they hope that the next contract will be for much more money / year. But didn’t want to write that into this offer in case he doesn’t develop like we want

 

[st.phil]

Which mob?

The St George Illawarra Dragons

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[Hound of Dracula]

Despite being devasted with the Cody Ramsay situation, I have always been a Sloan fan. There is just something about his character, his willingness to listen, learn, and commit to improvement that tells me he is a RED v legend in the making.

I like a 2 year deal for both the club and Sloan.

The club has bought another 18 months to assess his growth and improvement. There is nothing to stop a contract upgrade or extension if/when he excels. The coach now can show his value developing Sloan and, when it comes to negotiations, the club should be in the box seat. (see below)

For Sloan it's an opportunity to prove to the doubters and also be the best man he can for his Nan, the community and for his indigenous roots. He has a manager that can ensure Dragons are aware of Sloan's market value. Even so, I believe Sloan will never force Dragon's to pay overs. In fact I think Sloan would accept a fair value to stay put at the Dragons, in the locality he loves, on a much longer deal in the future..

It's a win win as far as I can see.

 

[Dragon David]

Despite being devasted with the Cody Ramsay situation, I have always been a Sloan fan. There is just something about his character, his willingness to listen, learn, and commit to improvement that tells me he is a RED v legend in the making.

I like a 2 year deal for both the club and Sloan.

The club has bought another 18 months to assess his growth and improvement. There is nothing to stop a contract upgrade or extension if/when he excels.

For Sloan it's an opportunity to prove to the doubters and also be the best man he can for his Nan, the community and for his indigenous roots. He has a manager that can ensure Dragons are aware of Sloan's market value. Even so, I believe Sloan will never force Dragon's to pay overs. In fact I think Sloan would accept a fair value to stay put at the Dragons, in the locality he loves, on a much longer deal in the future..

It's a win win as far as I can see.

Fully agree with your opinions H of D.

Just adding that it is good to see that Cody Ramsey is out and about doing promotions etc. He looks quite healthy actually so I'm hoping that he is recovering and getting in some fitness programme.

Dragons and Squadron Energy 2024 Central West Community Blitz

The Dragons were proud to partner with Squadron Energy to bring the 2024 Community Blitz program to 13 local schools in the Central West region this week.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[TheRev]

500k is pretty reasonable for a struggling fullback, surely he will take that.

I do hope we get Blaize though, I think he would be our #1 if we could snag him.. not sure we will be able to though, I think Guthos knees have changed the parra landcsape.

 

[Slippery Morris]

I do hope we get Blaize though, I think he would be our #1 if we could snag him.. not sure we will be able to though, I think Guthos knees have changed the parra landcsape.

The signing of Lomax may cost the Eels Blaize I hope. If Flanno had that in mind to swap the 2, then well played Flanno. Love your work. Serves them right for talking to him last year. Maybe their form has dropped because there are a few with their noses out of joint since the announcement of Zac.

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Fully agree with your opinions H of D.

Just adding that it is good to see that Cody Ramsey is out and about doing promotions etc. He looks quite healthy actually so I'm hoping that he is recovering and getting in some fitness programme.

Dragons and Squadron Energy 2024 Central West Community Blitz

The Dragons were proud to partner with Squadron Energy to bring the 2024 Community Blitz program to 13 local schools in the Central West region this week.

www.dragons.com.au

Looking much better Cody. Really happy to see this

 

[Jersey No 14]

Despite being devasted with the Cody Ramsay situation, I have always been a Sloan fan. There is just something about his character, his willingness to listen, learn, and commit to improvement that tells me he is a RED v legend in the making.

Clearly. And clearly you look through rose covered glasses.
He needs to go back to 2nd grade to reclaim his feet.
Again learn how to read (foresee) the play.
He need confidence to enable his decision making process to be immediate.
How many times has he backed off when a high ball heads his way?
My experience- it would do him the world of good.

A good example- Sam Walker. He cleaned us up on ANZAC day. Ask Robbo.

Sloan needs to accelerate his self improvement immediately. He need confidence in his body contact action. He can’t tackle. - at all.

He wants Fullback money but will more often than not hand the ball off and let someone else hit the line.

Remember- if it wasn’t for a series of unfortunate events beset on Cody Ramsey he wouldn’t even wear the St. George Illawarra jersey.

I stand by my remarks as a Dragons patriot who at 60 has seen all of Saints rises and falls.

 

[Jersey No 14]

Anything else?