2021 - Squad, Signings, Re-signings

[Dragonslayer]

We now have 8 props on the books, so it will now be interesting to see who gets the 1st grade spots (4 usually).

One would think Vaughan and Kerr should be there, possibly Lawrie, but the 4th is a lit of a lottery.

As for CC, I'm sure Blacker will need some time in CC, Merrin may even captain the Cc squad. I think Ellis will be in CC as well.

So that leaves a choice of PF or Alvaro for 1st grade.

Interesting stuff!

 

[Maddragon99]

We now have 8 props on the books, so it will now be interesting to see who gets the 1st grade spots (4 usually).

One would think Vaughan and Kerr should be there, possibly Lawrie, but the 4th is a lit of a lottery.

As for CC, I'm sure Blacker will need some time in CC, Merrin may even captain the Cc squad. I think Ellis will be in CC as well.

So that leaves a choice of PF or Alvaro for 1st grade.

Interesting stuff!

I must admit I detest Parra so I don’t know much about Alvaro, but his stats look ok. Depending on how fit & mobile he is perhaps he might be a candidate for the backrow

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

We now have 8 props on the books, so it will now be interesting to see who gets the 1st grade spots (4 usually).

One would think Vaughan and Kerr should be there, possibly Lawrie, but the 4th is a lit of a lottery.

As for CC, I'm sure Blacker will need some time in CC, Merrin may even captain the Cc squad. I think Ellis will be in CC as well.

So that leaves a choice of PF or Alvaro for 1st grade.

Interesting stuff!

I think Lawrie may fill in at lock until JDB/Bird are possibly available/ready. Unless they pick Ford there. Not sure but spots are heating up which is nice.

 

[Kylez3]

Lawrie at lock under the new rules would be a genuine disaster.

 

[Maddragon99]

Lawrie at lock under the new rules would be a genuine disaster.

Agreed. If Bird is fully fit he’ll be the Lock come round one. If not I think Merrin gets the start with Bird off the bench. I’m hoping Merrin has one great season left in him.

 

[Gareth67]

Agreed. If Bird is fully fit he’ll be the Lock come round one. If not I think Merrin gets the start with Bird off the bench. I’m hoping Merrin has one great season left in him.

Yes so would I . Although I was against bringing him back to the Dragons I would still very much like to see his final year a good one . I am sure that he feels the same way himself .

Griffin and company will probably mention that to him , that and the fact that his experience will really be of worth to the younger members of the team .

 

[Como Connection]

I think Lawrie may fill in at lock until JDB/Bird are possibly available/ready. Unless they pick Ford there. Not sure but spots are heating up which is nice.

He's no lock, waste of time playing him there..
CC

 

[Maddragon99]

He's no lock, waste of time playing him there..
CC

It should be noted that if JdB is ultimately found guilty then we’ll get his salary back on the books so we’ll be well placed for a midseason signing.

 

[boardlumps62]

It would seem from reports that Griffin has the players training hard or the players are finding it hard at training means our team was so unfit. Also they never managed to last the second half.

 

[FlameThrower]

It would seem from reports that Griffin has the players training hard or the players are finding it hard at training means our team was so unfit. Also they never managed to last the second half.

“Toughest off season ever.” .....

 

[SaintPeter]

T Lafai doesn't appear in the "losses" box. ??
Is he still on our books? Gone or hanging ??

 

[BLM01]

T Lafai doesn't appear in the "losses" box. ??
Is he still on our books? Gone or hanging ??

Gone to Dogs and then cut from Dogs
Destination?.. likely not NRL

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

He's no lock, waste of time playing him there..
CC

He played there plenty this year. He went fine, time will tell and he's no JDB but he can do a job until Bird is match fit or JDB is back. This is all dependant on who our next signings are. If we get Billy Magoulias that will change things a lot.

 

[denis preston]

Lawrie at lock under the new rules would be a genuine disaster.

Agree, same as Merrin.

 

[getsmarty]

Lawrie at lock under the new rules would be a genuine disaster.

won't happen...watch this space.

 

[getsmarty]

Anthony Griffin reflects on pre-season so far
Anthony Griffin sits down for a chat with Dragons TV on the final day of training before the Christmas break to reflect on his first few weeks at the helm of the squad and how the preparations are coming along

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2020/12/18/anthony-griffin-reflects-on-pre-season/

 

[Dragonslayer]

Merrin, Lawrie and Ford are no locks.
It would be disadvantageous for us to even consider playing them in that position.
JDB, if cleared, still hasn't played for 2yrs, Bird just about the same as per # of games played.
IMO we are looking for a player for that position and it seems the rumour about Billy M wont go away.
Lets see what transpires over the 'break'.
Final day of 1st stage training today everyone back in the New Year, plus a few additions and our team lists will ultimately change again.

 

[possm]

He's no lock, waste of time playing him there..
CC

I agree with you. Lawrie needs to be taken under Griffin's wing and taught how to be a good and effective prop;

• No silly penalties.
• Ball security but also look to off-load.
• A step or swerve before the line would be a great thing.
• Barrel the man with the ball and shut down play if possible.
• Let others worry about the late offload, you just bury the man with the ball.
• Make it so that opposition forwards are afraid to run at you.

 

[George Dragon]

It should be noted that if JdB is ultimately found guilty then we’ll get his salary back on the books so we’ll be well placed for a midseason signing.

JDB has no contract for at least the first 6 months (Nov), So we would have half his contract to spend now.

 

[George Dragon]

He's no lock, waste of time playing him there..
CC

Agree, same as Merrin.

Both will be lucky to play FG.