Corey Norman??

[Mark D]

With Norman signed up for 3 years, it will be very interesting to see the official team line up for round 1. My thoughts are that Norman will play at 6 and Widdop will play at 1. I also think Widdop may just stay beyond 2019 if he goes well at fullback and SGI offer him an upgrade.

1. Widdop
2. Pearson
3. Lomax
4. Lafai
5. Pereira
6. Norman
7. Hunt
8. Vaughan
9. McInnes
10. Graham
11. T Sims
12. Frizell
13. De Belin

14. Robson
15. K Sims
16. Lawrie
17 Leilua

 

[Mark D]

Not sure if Widdop will even be around in 2019 think there is more cooking there... if he does stay and I hope he does I have concerns on his shoulder handling the full back position ..

 

[Carlton]

Not sure if Widdop will even be around in 2019 think there is more cooking there... if he does stay and I hope he does I have concerns on his shoulder handling the full back position ..

It does feel a bit like this doesn't it? and I agree about his shoulder.

 

[jeffdragon]

Will be an asset .
Wish him all the best now hes here.
Just like when James Graham signed.

 

[Eastview]

Do you mean along the same lines as Josh Dugan? His off-field clauses went really well, huh?

Idiot.

I too would like to hear about Dugan's off field isses he had when he was with us (not including after he had signed with the Sharks E.g. Missing the bus).

Idiot

 

[ALSGI]

I’m not thrilled about this bloke.

Good luck to him, hope I’m converted into his biggest fan.

We’ll see.

 

[Life's Good]

I'm really happy with Norman coming on board. He will be keen to prove a point after such a patchy career to date and as I've said before will relish being in a club that is settled from a cultural point of view. There's no reason to think our forwards wont give him the time and space to perform so I expect him to be a real asset.
The fact he can slot into FB will force Dufty to raise his game or he is the replacement for Widdop. Either way, there's plenty of upside.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Fantastic signing. Origin period will be good if Hunt makes QLD Saints will have Norman/Widdop halves.
If McInnes gets injured Hunt will slot in to No.9. Lots and lots of options here with good quality. Mary can shuffle Widdop, Hunt and Norman around in many ways. The chances of 2 of the 3 being injured at the same time will be low and they have Dufty and Field on the bench.

Mary certainly has the squad to win a comp, lets see how he utilises it that is my biggest fear I think. Dufty/Field will be stupid to think of leaving due to this as Widdop will be gone in 2020 and free up a spot for them, 2019 is too see who will grab the opportunity.

They are paying him 1.6mil from 2020 which I assume is Widdop's money so no real dent in the salary cap.

 

[getsmarty]

Dragons sign Corey Norman
St George Illawarra have announced that Corey Norman has signed a three-year deal with the club


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/12/19/corey-norman-joins-the-dragons/

 

[getsmarty]

Dragons welcome Corey Norman
Corey Norman has signed a three year deal with the Dragons

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/12/19/corey-norman-joins-the-dragons/

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

On the contrary.

Whilst I’m no Dugan fan, he played several Origin matches and tests whilst a member of the Dragons including winning he Brad Fittler medal in 2015. He had arguably his best years with us.

He only started getting into strife towards the end of 2017 when it was clear he was leaving us.

There were also a few other indiscretions that weren’t heavily scrutinised well before Dugan decided to move on.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

What’s idiotic about the club protecting itself?

And curious to hear more about Dugan’s off-field shenanigans whilst with us...?

Point reaffirmed (again).

Thanks, idiot.

 

[denis preston]

Dragons sign Corey Norman
St George Illawarra have announced that Corey Norman has signed a three-year deal with the club


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/12/19/corey-norman-joins-the-dragons/

I want a quote from the Calm one ???

 

[muzby]

Point reaffirmed (again).

Thanks, idiot.

Not really.

What are these off field issues you refer to?

 

[muzby]

I want a quote from the Calm one ???

The calm one was right..

Corey “No one” Norman..

 

[giboz71]

There were also a few other indiscretions that weren’t heavily scrutinised well before Dugan decided to move on.

Nevertheless,

Dugan and Packer both renowned bad boys had their best years at the Dragons and left as better players. Both signed huge contracts when they left us in 2017.

No reason we can't do the same with Norman.

 

[ruthless dragon]

Jesus what a bunch of whining minnies.
This will be a good signing like Packer, Dugan,Sims both I reckon, now Norman.
No excuses Mary, put it together and win the bloody comp in 2019

 

[Life's Good]

Jesus what a bunch of whining minnies.
This will be a good signing like Packer, Dugan,Sims both I reckon, now Norman.
No excuses Mary, put it together and win the bloody comp in 2019

Oh, he will find them. Rest of your post is spot on.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Not really.

What are these off field issues you refer to?

Yes...really!

And I’m not avoiding your question, I just couldn’t be bothered answering it.

Dugan’s other off-field indiscretions have already been covered by various media outlets. Get off your sedentary arse and do the research yourself.

 

[muzby]

Yes...really!

And I’m not avoiding your question, I just couldn’t be bothered answering it.

Dugan’s other off-field indiscretions have already been covered by various media outlets. Get off your sedentary arse and do the research yourself.

Sorry.. but myself, and many others on here, are unaware of Dugan’s off-field indiscretions whilst at the dragons.

Please enlighten us..

It’s your moment to shine..