Rumours and Stuff

[JokerEel]

NRL Casualty Ward: Dragons lose quartet; Warriors double blow; Ponga blow

The Dragons have paid a high price for Saturday night's 34-20 win against Parramatta at WIN Stadium, while Knights captain Kalyn Ponga has been ruled out of Origin, while the Dragons and Warriors suffered heavy injury tolls

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Don't think Lane has been 100% since 2023 injuries.

Needs to retire and get into player welfare.

 

[Stevie]

Wtf I’m so pissed I can’t make sense of this. Joe O gone, Lane gone. What is going on? Mis season signings? Something else???

 

[Lemon Squash]

If there has ever been a player whose performances look like they aren’t fully focused on Rugby League its been Shaun Lane the last two seasons. I’m glad he’s finally realised it himself and is no longer wasting the teams or his own time.

He’s obviously an intelligent dude, hopefully he can use his brain somewhere else in the game.

 

[84 Baby]

Bye Shaun, I’ll try my best to remember you by when you went God Mode in 2022.

Not the mediocre player prior or the absolute plodder you turned into from 23-25

That charge down in 2022 prelim!

 

[Avenger]

If there has ever been a player whose performances look like they aren’t fully focused on Rugby League its been Shaun Lane the last two seasons. I’m glad he’s finally realised it himself and is no longer wasting the teams or his own time.

He’s obviously an intelligent dude, hopefully he can use his brain somewhere else in the game.

His body language has been poor all season. It’s just footy. Good luck to him. He’s definitely no dummy.

 

[Jake the snake]

Ryles doing what BA could never do. Be absolutely ruthless. Good on him.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Ryles doing what BA could never do. Be absolutely ruthless. Good on him.

I thought you were going to say 'Start 1 from 6'.

 

[Wally21]

So with Sivo ($500K) Gutho, ($850K) Brown ($900K) RCG, ($700K) JOFFA ($300K) Makatoa and the other players who was released, plus if Lane is released on compassionate grounds ($600K), there is north of $4 million available in the salary cap.
take away a couple of upgrades, and Joash and Simrani, maybe up to $800K, Dylan Walker $500K we have somewhere between $2.5 and $3mil to spend.

what positions do you buy and how much would you spend?

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

So with Sivo ($500K) Gutho, ($850K) Brown ($900K) RCG, ($700K) JOFFA ($300K) Makatoa and the other players who was released, plus if Lane is released on compassionate grounds ($600K), there is north of $4 million available in the salary cap.
take away a couple of upgrades, and Joash and Simrani, maybe up to $800K, Dylan Walker $500K we have somewhere between $2.5 and $3mil to spend.

what positions do you buy and how much would you spend?

1 or 2 centres.
3 forwards (2 props and an edge or vice versa).

 

[senior]

Wtf I’m so pissed I can’t make sense of this. Joe O gone, Lane gone. What is going on? Mis season signings? Something else???

you're pissed that Lane and JoeO are gone?

 

[Wally21]

1 or 2 centres.
3 forwards (2 props and an edge or vice versa).

Don’t disagree Barry.
I would like to see 2 pigs for about $1mil
An elite edge at $700K
A centre $600K
A proven hooker $700K. I love Smith but don’t think he is our answer long term
A running half at about $600K
I think Gavin may be too expensive

 

[DaveMc]

Wtf I’m so pissed I can’t make sense of this. Joe O gone, Lane gone. What is going on? Mis season signings? Something else???

Why would you possibly be annoyed with those two pulling up stumps (assuming that happens with Lane)? There’s absolutely no downside having those two off the books, beyond a potential bit of short-term pain this season.

 

[Avenger]

Out of all of the BA brigade it’s ironic that Matterson will be the only one left. The most high maintenance but one who probably has the most natural ability.

 

[Cumberland Eel]

He could make a good living being a full time shrink for Parra fans! “Hello Parramatta, I’m listening”

 

[JokerEel]

Don’t disagree Barry.
I would like to see 2 pigs for about $1mil
An elite edge at $700K
A centre $600K
A proven hooker $700K. I love Smith but don’t think he is our answer long term
A running half at about $600K
I think Gavin may be too expensive

Need a 11/12/13 and a leader in the pack.
We will get Galvin.
Probably a few front rowers as well

 

[Delboy]

Need a 11/12/13 and a leader in the pack.
We will get Galvin.
Probably a few front rowers as well

Let’s see if the R&R team are up to it, that’s the real question. Fingers crossed they have the ability to do whats needed.

 

[Stevie]

you're pissed that Lane and JoeO are gone?

God no I’m asking people their opinions based on this news.

 

[JokerEel]

Let’s see if the R&R team are up to it, that’s the real question. Fingers crossed they have the ability to do whats needed.

I am of the firm belief that Ryles would be driving the Recruitment team on what players he wants, just like the current players he doesn't want.

I could be wrong but I still also believe in the Easter bunny and Santa clause..

 

[Noise]

Lane f**king off is great news. Can’t stand his lazy , I don’t give a shit attitude. But he’s on indefinite hiatus not retired. I don’t think we open up a roster spot or free up his whole salary .

 

[Stevie]

Why would you possibly be annoyed with those two pulling up stumps (assuming that happens with Lane)? There’s absolutely no downside having those two off the books, beyond a potential bit of short-term pain this season.

Bro WTF. I have NEVER said this is a bad thing, I’m cheering. I posted a message to show I’m so curious as who is coming (hopeful) but NOWHERE have I suggested this is bad.

Chill bra. In Ryles I trust!