The Rumours Thread

[Dragonslayer]

Please No !!

I am fine with signing Poasa Faamausili, however we desperately need a forward approaching his peak who will inspire his team mates, not another young talent with potential. We have a truck load of them already.

The Dragons must manage their finances so that when such a player becomes available, they will be in a strong position and be able to compete on same financial basis as the opposition and not offer an origin standard player a $300K contract.

I dont think this is, if true, a walk up start signing, more of an insurance foe the future, and remember we have 4 spots to fill.

I'm sure qe are l9okibg at some expwrienced forwatds as well.

 

[Inisai Toga]

Maybe, wouldn’t mind that approach Gareth, but feel Harry had more teaching skill and strings to his bow. Transformed players into different styles; Stone, Starkey, Reddy and Jansen in particular. Not convinced Hook has that same level of teaching ability that Harry had.

 

[BLM01]

What would we all think about if we try and sign Crichton from the Panthers to play left centre.
The Dragons just may have a dabble.
I eagerly await your response @possm

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

What would we all think about if we try and sign Crichton from the Panthers to play left centre.
The Dragons just may have a dabble.
I eagerly await your response @possm

He’s a great player, we could get him in a package deal with Burton, straight swap for Norman and Saab.

 

[Gareth67]

Maybe, wouldn’t mind that approach Gareth, but feel Harry had more teaching skill and strings to his bow. Transformed players into different styles; Stone, Starkey, Reddy and Jansen in particular. Not convinced Hook has that same level of teaching ability that Harry had.

Yes you are certainly correct on that score Inisai - a bit of wishful thinking on my part .

 

[denis preston]

Agree George Sancti , the Dragons are in desperate need of a one or two hard nosed forwards who already know their trade , to do as you have said George - to inspire their younger teammates and lead the pack .

Either that type of player or perhaps Griffin will take a leaf out of the old fox’s - Harry Bath - handbook and create a forward pack that is young with plenty of muscle that has a search and destroy mentality about it .

Griffin - Elliott and Gentle to supply that mind-set .

You answered your own question Gareth ! I'd say cool our heels for one or 2 more experienced forward announcements.

 

[Gareth67]

You answered your own question Gareth ! I'd say cool our heels for one or 2 more experienced forward announcements.

Yes Dennis , I do hope that we hear something more concrete on that front very soon , as all teams require those type of players .

 

[BLM01]

He’s a great player, we could get him in a package deal with Burton, straight swap for Norman and Saab.

No need I am serious...... no swap..straight offer but we will not be the only one I am sure

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

No need I am serious...... no swap..straight offer but we will not be the only one I am sure

No I’d love Crichton, if I signed him he’d be playing 1 and he’d get fullback money. He’s going to be one of the best outside backs in the comp in 2-3 years.

 

[Ghostrider22]

Maybe, wouldn’t mind that approach Gareth, but feel Harry had more teaching skill and strings to his bow. Transformed players into different styles; Stone, Starkey, Reddy and Jansen in particular. Not convinced Hook has that same level of teaching ability that Harry had.

Inisai there was only one Harry Bath he had enormous knowledge and skill jeez. Not to mention how tough he was. Everyone states how great Artie was, but Harry did it here and England when it was f**king tough.

As a coach yes he had a a bunch of young players that looked up to him and he made them very good footy players. Miss Harry he was a such a good bloke.

 

[Inisai Toga]

Inisai there was only one Harry Bath he had enormous knowledge and skill jeez. Not to mention how tough he was. Everyone states how great Artie was, but Harry did it here and England when it was f**king tough.

As a coach yes he had a a bunch of young players that looked up to him and he made them very good footy players. Miss Harry he was a such a good bloke.

Couldn’t agree more. Stared in England when it was the toughest and best; won 5 from 5 in Australia. Did everything and he could teach others....rare skill.

 

[BLM01]

No I’d love Crichton, if I signed him he’d be playing 1 and he’d get fullback money. He’s going to be one of the best outside backs in the comp in 2-3 years.

No keep him where he belongs..left centre and I agree with your summation about being one of the best backs in the game along with handful of others

 

[George Sancti]

Agree George Sancti , the Dragons are in desperate need of a one or two hard nosed forwards who already know their trade , to do as you have said George - to inspire their younger teammates and lead the pack .

Either that type of player or perhaps Griffin will take a leaf out of the old fox’s - Harry Bath - handbook and create a forward pack that is young with plenty of muscle that has a search and destroy mentality about it .

Griffin - Elliott and Gentle to supply that mind-set .

Just hearing the name Harry Bath in conversation makes my day.

And I do believe that Matt Elliott may be the perfect offsider for Anthony Griffin, in the same way Michael Hagan formed a great combination with Big Mal.

 

[Gareth67]

Just hearing the name Harry Bath in conversation makes my day.

And I do believe that Matt Elliott may be the perfect offsider for Anthony Griffin, in the same way Michael Hagan formed a great combination with Big Mal.

Agree mate , between them and also Peter Gentle I believe that the Big Red V will not be short of game plans for the next few seasons .

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Fridays are always a good “new signing” day for the Dragons.
Could today be the day we announce another gain in the squad.

 

[mightydragon]

Fridays are always a good “new signing” day for the Dragons.
Could today be the day we announce another gain in the squad.

Press conference at Blakehurst at 11am ala Lockyer?

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Fridays are always a good “new signing” day for the Dragons.
Could today be the day we announce another gain in the squad.

Called it.
Had strong mail up here in Brisbane yesterday that this was going to happen today
Nice work EHD.

 

[Smurf]

Bird signing is great IMO
Just need two more experienced forwards and we are done

Mary going and Ryan Webb arriving has been Gold !!!

 

[Slippery Morris]

All Saints need now is JDB to get cleared and they have 2 pre-origin players signed up for next season. Joe O should be next target I hope and they are all set.

Any chance they can get Kurt Capewell from Penrith. Geez he was good in Origin. Saints were after him before he joined Penrith. They missed out on a bloody good player.

 

[getsmarty]

Bird signing is great IMO
Just need two more experienced forwards and we are done

Mary going and Ryan Webb arriving has been Gold !!!

1 more on the way...fingers crossed.