The Rumours Thread

[RedVee]

Ryles was all but signed wasn't he? I heard it was the contract amount that was the problem and they agreed to a figure but when he came to sign the deal it was less? Young already had a job up north, Flanno wanted Young to join his staff he speaks highly of him.

Wasn’t that a player recruitment though? Was it one of the props we missed? RCG maybe?

 

[KingFlanno7]

Wasn’t that a player recruitment though? Was it one of the props we missed? RCG maybe?

I could be wrong. Just thought when all that stuff happened I read somewhere probably in here that was the reason he back flipped. Was a done deal apparently.

 

[Old Timer]

Ryles was all but signed wasn't he? I heard it was the contract amount that was the problem and they agreed to a figure but when he came to sign the deal it was less? Young already had a job up north, Flanno wanted Young to join his staff he speaks highly of him.

His refusal had nothing to do with a dispute over money.

He wanted certain guarantees and didn't get them and in the meantime the Storm assistants job came up so he decided to work with Bellamy again to further his career.

A Google search will show plenty of articles as to why he didn't come but none I have read mentioned money.

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

Swap for Latu Finau?? I’d take it for this season and could extend if fits in well

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

His refusal had nothing to do with a dispute over money.

He wanted certain guarantees and didn't get them and in the meantime the Storm assistants job came up so he decided to work with Bellamy again to further his career.

A Google search will show plenty of articles as to why he didn't come but none I have read mentioned money.

I had a few cheeky pot shots at my Eels mates early doors, but he’s got them going and he’s showing he knows how to recruit as well.

I believe recruitment was the sticking point and certain untouchables (I assume from a deal Steeler Bob did with the Gordon’s when they sold the Steelers share to WIN) became immovable objects and killed him coming home.

Could all be my imagination too.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Do any of us may consider that kf7/I'm Hornby/Stmar are all in one, Craig Young, pushing the envelope for Deano to be the next HC?

Nah, none of their post are on Officail StGeorge Dragons letterhead..

 

[ALX25]

- Club still negotiations to release Finau Latu to Doggies in either player swap or for a fee

A suitable player swap with the Doggies should be easy. If they want Latu now then hand over a similar player of potential (Jack Underhill).

 

[mattw5]

A suitable player swap with the Doggies should be easy. If they want Latu now then hand over a similar player of potential (Jack Underhill).

Morrin

 

[St Tangles]

Morrin

Morrin is not what we need

 

[blacksafake]

I’m sure I read somewhere that all player options have to go through the board first for approval?
If so you can understand why we move at glacier pace in signing players giving our competitors a start.

 

[Dragonslayer]

I’m sure I read somewhere that all player options have to go through the board first for approval?
If so you can understand why we move at glacier pace in signing players giving our competitors a start.

100% correct.
All potential signings, re-signings, options and/or extensions have to be vetted by the board before approval. That is my understanding.

 

[Mojo]

100% correct.
All potential signings, re-signings, options and/or extensions have to be vetted by the board before approval. That is my understanding.

Haven’t they heard of Zoom or Teams or circular resolutions? There’s no real excuse for delaying important Board decisions these days.

 

[redv13]

Haven’t they heard of Zoom or Teams or circular resolutions? There’s no real excuse for delaying important Board decisions these days.

Mate our board are an absolute pack of dinosaurs. They think it’s still 1985

 

[Mojo]

Mate our board are an absolute pack of dinosaurs. They think it’s still 1985

Apparently yes. They need to evolve to avoid extinction.

 

[mattw5]

Morrin is not what we need

He is a direct swap for Latu they play the same position

 

[possm]

I’m sure I read somewhere that all player options have to go through the board first for approval?
If so you can understand why we move at glacier pace in signing players giving our competitors a start.

You would think a company like WIN would have people who understand budget delegation. So:
1. Select a true professional to be GM of football.
2. Have that person report directly to the CEO.
3. Give that person a budget with the rider that any recruitment must be within salary cap rules and reflect the aims of the clubs 5 year plan.
4. Develop a narrative that SELLS the club to potential players.
5. Hire a recruitment manager that can deliver that narative.

 

[Mojo]

You would think a company like WIN would have people who understand budget delegation. So:
1. Select a true professional to be GM of football.
2. Have that person report directly to the CEO.
3. Give that person a budget with the rider that any recruitment must be within salary cap rules and reflect the aims of the clubs 5 year plan.
4. Develop a narrative that SELLS the club to potential players.
5. Hire a recruitment manager that can deliver that narative.

The worst fundamental for any ‘public’ organisation is a dominant Chair (or Directors / MD etc). So many organisations delegate responsibility but neglect to delegate authority along with it. Highly dysfunctional. Hopelessly inefficient and a cop-out for the person / people at the top.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

You would think a company like WIN would have people who understand budget delegation. So:
1. Select a true professional to be GM of football.
2. Have that person report directly to the CEO.
3. Give that person a budget with the rider that any recruitment must be within salary cap rules and reflect the aims of the clubs 5 year plan.
4. Develop a narrative that SELLS the club to potential players.
5. Hire a recruitment manager that can deliver that narative.

You would think that a company like WIN would have people who understand budget delegation, but maybe they just don't care. For years they were the stand-alone commercial broadcaster in the Illawarra. They didn't have to do too much to thrive. They bought their share of the Dragons at arguably less than market value, so that kind of fell into their lap as well. They could theoretically sell their share in the future for a reasonable capital gain irrespective of how well the side goes.

 

[possm]

I'm not a fan of Young being our next head coach that's for sure. Who knows Flanno and co could turn us around but I just can't see it happening anytime soon..

If we dramatically improved our defense, the Dragons might click.

 

[Dragons4me]

You would think a company like WIN would have people who understand budget delegation. So:
1. Select a true professional to be GM of football.
2. Have that person report directly to the CEO.
3. Give that person a budget with the rider that any recruitment must be within salary cap rules and reflect the aims of the clubs 5 year plan.
4. Develop a narrative that SELLS the club to potential players.
5. Hire a recruitment manager that can deliver that narative.

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