The Rumours Thread

[TheRev]

that podcast is insufferable its just dragons run propaganda for how good the place is going

Ai its just not an option to listen too most weeks.. the exceptions for me are when he has Flanno on, or the CEO or perhaps Daniel Anderson in a few weeks.. keen to hear from these guys.

 

[blacksafake]

Did anyone catch the start of the Dragons Den podcast the host Christian teased a huge guest in two weeks who will discuss how the future of the club will be shaped i am only assuming it’s Daniel Anderson.

He’s supposedly starting in two weeks so you may be right

 

[getsmarty]

Dragon linked to Saudi-backed rugby comp​

MSN

 

[possm]

It had better be someone with speed and an effort game as it seems from reports that we are letting our best one go...

I want Bossstock, please.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

That Billy burns goes ok. We should target him.

 

[mattw5]

Can Buchanan debut this year or not?

 

[possm]

That Billy burns goes ok. We should target him.

We don't need anymore average players, we need marquee players in certain positions.

We do have some promising young juniors coming through who will play like average players until they gain experience.

 

[hook hook]

Can Buchanan debut this year or not?

Technically, yes. but he shouldn’t be

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

Quite funny how the telegraph always seem to screw up dragons injury list ?
how about Ryan Couchman ? Tom eisenhuth? BMM?

 

[mattw5]

Technically, yes. but he shouldn’t be

His contract status is unknown another club can easily sign him we don’t act quick

 

[Maximus]

His contract status is unknown another club can easily sign him we don’t act quick

If it's unknown, how do you know he's doesn't already have a contract?

 

[mattw5]

If it's unknown, how do you know he's doesn't already have a contract?

That’s according to Zero Tackle but on their Dragons website there is nothing mentioning anything about how long he has been signed for it’s weird.

 

[Dragon David]

We don't need anymore average players, we need marquee players in certain positions.

We do have some promising young juniors coming through who will play like average players until they gain experience.

Hi possm

That is why the Dragons didn't resign him and he went to the Sharks. He was a Griffin signing from the Panthers from 2021-2023.I think he is playing pretty good under Fitzy but not so for Hook.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

We don't need anymore average players, we need marquee players in certain positions.

We do have some promising young juniors coming through who will play like average players until they gain experience.

My post went over your head

 

[dungay dragon]

Both points are valid here, on the one hand we have a million wingers on the books... on the other hand... none of them are any good... with the jury still out on Sione (if we can keep him) and Lawson (very much a project still).

While its good to have 1 bloke like Mat Feagai or Corey Allan who is reliable injury cover for wing/ctr, I feel like the 'safe' mentality with most of the wing retentions (including Sloans 2026 extension) has really been handled poorly.. and im hoping Tim/Daniel can get a bit more of a holistic picture of our squad moving forward, rather than just Flanno whos focussed on trying to win next weekend.. I think we can set our sights higher than guys that can run the ball up a bit but otherwise not make us a better 17... guys who oppositions teams would be stoked to be facing.

Wing is one of the easiest positions to recruit also.. every young ctr/fullback can start on the wing...

REV
Any intel on Dan Atkinson kicking game ??
Desperately need someone for 26
Really like Douhie as an option
Good goal kicker and massive boot in general play
Versatile and can play Halves , Centre and Lock
Unfortunately could be Kyles achilles heel

 

[TheRev]

REV
Any intel on Dan Atkinson kicking game ??
Desperately need someone for 26
Really like Douhie as an option
Good goal kicker and massive boot in general play
Versatile and can play Halves , Centre and Lock
Unfortunately could be Kyles achilles heel

tbh I really only watch our games.. ppl say Daniel has a decent boot on him though, like not a Burton boot.. but respectable.. im not sure if he will play 6 or 7.. sort of depends if we can land a marquee halfback as our CEO mentioned we were trying to secure... but not too many left on the market.

And yah in hindsight Douehi would have been much better than Ilias for us.. centre or been a genuine 6 or 7 or 13.. I was worried about his body, but hes been solid all year... funny how these things go sometimes...

 

[dungay dragon]

tbh I really only watch our games.. ppl say Daniel has a decent boot on him though, like not a Burton boot.. but respectable.. im not sure if he will play 6 or 7.. sort of depends if we can land a marquee halfback as our CEO mentioned we were trying to secure... but not too many left on the market.

And yah in hindsight Douehi would have been much better than Ilias for us.. centre or been a genuine 6 or 7 or 13.. I was worried about his body, but hes been solid all year... funny how these things go sometimes...

Yep , We need a quality 7 for 2 years ?? Until Reed makes his mark in the NRL
Really like Sandon Smith but doesnt have the boomng kick in him , thats why i thought the Douhie signing could cover as "insurance " .. Still some "heat " at the Tiges , and can see him leaving at seasons end
Both Douhie and Smith can nail field goals , something we struggle at
Hoping Anderson can bring some baggage with him , when he starts

 

[RedV11]

Tim Watsford will be on NRL 360 tomorrow night

 

[mattw5]

Tim Watsford will be on NRL 360 tomorrow night

Interesting

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Also if anyone cares, it appears that Ben Rumble is gone. Appears to have lined up for the Northern Pride in QRL. Not a real loss tbh. That being said, good luck to him and all the best.