2021 - Squad, Signings, Re-signings

[redandwhite4evr]

So many talented backs but we need some barnstorming forwards to come through

Steroids in the Avon Dam ?

 

[Maddragon99]

Steroids in the Avon Dam ?

Whatever it takes

Aside from Shalom O’Ofou is there anyone else coming through?

 

[Dragonslayer]

Whatever it takes

Aside from Shalom O’Ofou is there anyone else coming through?

Blake Dowel
Josh Coric
Jayden Hunt
Jackson Sherab

 

[Maddragon99]

Blake Dowel
Josh Coric
Jayden Hunt
Jackson Sherab

Well given that Blacker would have been top of the list & we traded him I’d assume those other names are at least ‘23 or ‘24 away. A lot of players up end ‘22 McGuire Vaughan, Sims, Burns, Lawrie, Ford & Faamausili.

We need to extend Hook otherwise we’ll end up with another Bennett type exodus.

 

[dragon thomo]

Jayden Sus from Souths is off contract. He wouuld be handy good player.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Jayden Sus from Souths is off contract. He wouuld be handy good player.

Agree- but if he's changed his name to Sus, I 'm not sure I'd be interested!

 

[thebigredv]

At this point I think a 6. Bird 7. Hunt combo could be a longer term option into next year and thus would like to see Feagai given a go at centres. This would mean we could add Norman money to the pool to spend up majorly on a classy fullback for starters and then look to strengthen middle forwards and hooker position.

 

[Dragonslayer]

As we stand atm we are not in a good space regarding our playing roster.

Of our 13 contracted backs, 4 were unavailable (Hunt, WIlliame, Sullivan & Matt F) which leaves 9 fit players, of which 8 played today (Dufty, Ramsey, Norman, Bird, Periera, Clune, Ravalawa, Lomax) only Max F missed out and he played KOE Cup. By the looks of things, both Rava and JP will be out for a few games. We have 3 backs in the DS (Amone, Sloan and SSE). It was noted that Schiller played KOE Cup today.

Of our 15 contracted (and non-contracted) forwards, 4 were unavailable (Brittain, McInnes, JDB* & Faamasili) which leaves 11 fit players, of which 9 played today (Lawrie, Vaughan, McCollough, Maguire, Burns, Kerr, Fuimaono, Alvaro, Simms) 1 was 18th man (Ellis), so only Ford missed out and he played KOE Cup. Only 1 forward in the DS (H. Lomax).

So, out of 28 contracted players (Inc JDB) we had only 20 available.

We are only a few injuries away from being very thin player wise.

 

[Como Connection]

At this point I think a 6. Bird 7. Hunt combo could be a longer term option into next year and thus would like to see Feagai given a go at centres. This would mean we could add Norman money to the pool to spend up majorly on a classy fullback for starters and then look to strengthen middle forwards and hooker position.

Normy to left centre, Bird 5/8 for me.
CC

 

[currumbinsaint21]

norman to left right out for me

 

[Gold_Coast Dragon]

Normy to left centre, Bird 5/8 for me.
CC

WTF? Worst idea ever

 

[LINESPEED]

Normy to left centre, Bird 5/8 for me.
CC

Nah
vs Tigs?

Normy on a slow boat to Paris (viaSuez)

Cody 1
Max & Schiller wings
Fui & Zac centres
Bird lock
Duff 5/8
Hunt 7

Let’s really mix it up while you’re in the groove Hookie

 

[boardlumps62]

Adam Clune will miss out if Hunt comes back. Ford needs to press for selection or he is finished.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Adam Clune will miss out if Hunt comes back. Ford needs to press for selection or he is finished.

He captained the side yesterday and scored a try. Burns looked pretty average to me.

 

[LINESPEED]

Adam Clune will miss out if Hunt comes back. Ford needs to press for selection or he is finished.

I think Ford’s been made Capt of reserves

 

[Illusion]

norman to left right out for me

He has had too many chances , problem at this stage is that Hook rates him .......

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

He has had too many chances , problem at this stage is that Hook rates him .......

Privately I don’t think he does. He’s just trying to get something out of him. Injuries aside I can’t see him lasting to the mid point of the season before being dropped.

 

[Smurf]

IMO
1 New Fullback ( or one of the young guns )
2 & 5 Rava and Ramsay
3 & 4 Lomax & Bird
6 Sullivan when ready
7 Hunt

Forwards
We really need a first class signing or two depending on JDB

 

[Spazer]

Privately I don’t think he does. He’s just trying to get something out of him. Injuries aside I can’t see him lasting to the mid point of the season before being dropped.

That's what I'm thinking, listening to his podcasts he doesn't sound confident in staying at the dragons. I feel Bird will take his spot.

 

[Smurf]

IMO

We are 4 players short to be top 4/6

Need two backs
Need two forwards

We have addressed one of the forwards Molo for 2022

Therefore need 3 big signings