2014 signings

[blacktip-reefy]

I'll also add, the at Parra , they sometimes still get their lunches in brown tuckshop bags.

 

[Inferno]

The Cronulla Sharks have resurrected the NRL career of Dragons utility Matt Prior with a two-year deal announced yesterday.

Unwanted by the Dragons after a forgettable 2013 season, Prior faced the prospect of playing for his junior club Thirroul in the Illawarra Coal League before his link with the Sharks.

Prior has played prop, second row and centre since his debut for the Dragons.
Sharks coach Shane Flanagan said that the 2010 premiership winner would add to the club's forwards depth.

"Matt is a quality player and someone with plenty of experience who will add to the depth we have in the forwards," Flanagan said.

"He has shown he has the ability to play a number of positions but we are looking for him to play in the forwards, front row-second row, for us and are confident he will be a valuable addition to our squad."

A Thirroul junior, Prior debuted in the NRL in 2008 and played 120 games. He played in 23 of 24 games for the Dragons in 2013.

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1819113/cronulla-sharks-secure-matt-prior/?cs=390

 

[Card Shark]

Gotta laugh. Played 23 of 24 games & unwanted by the Dragons, who came third last.

Doesn't say much for their depth. Not a bad signing i suppose if we got him cheap.

 

[tye]

kevin Locke anybody?

 

[webShark]

kevin Locke anybody?

I would take him. My mail is that it is a chance. Heard last week that we are going to talk to someone in NZ and thought it would be Packer. He has since signed for the Knights. So Locke rumoured to be getting a release as Tomkins signed. Would add pace which we need. Possible half at a push.

 

[Card Shark]

Possible half at a push.

& don't we need that....bit light on in the halves.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

Of our off contracts I'd keep feki and Matt wright.
I'd look at Sami Salami at the Raiders.
Radradra at Parra.

Forwards there are slim pickings.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Matt Wright is playing in the back row now, might turn out ok.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

Matt wright needs to keep that haircut

 

[Pommez]

If we sign Matt wright again and Let peach go and signed prior that's it for me

 

[chewsta]

Matt wright was a man posessed in the GF. Chased and smashed anything near the ball. He played well in the back row.

 

[glenmoresharkie]

kevin Locke anybody?

Hell yeah, he's got speed to burn and can play anywhere in the back line. Big yes for me.

 

[cb4]

If we sign Matt wright again and Let peach go and signed prior that's it for me

You idiot. Ban yourself from this forum.

 

[Maccas4177]

I hear Darren Mooney might be signing soon....

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

Id been stealing Kirsome Auva'a and Young Tonumaipea from the storm

Particularly Auva'a, what a machine, best on ground in GF

 

[BWNB]

M. Wright had a good dig in the gf hit hard and played with aggression. Might turn out okay

 

[The Popper]

Matt wright needs to keep that haircut

He might be like Samson. The longer his hair, the better he goes?

 

[bluefox1968]

M. Wright had a good dig in the gf hit hard and played with aggression. Might turn out okay

Didn't see the game, but if the reports coming from you guys are correct, then maybe back-row is his best position.

Wade Graham initially looked like a NSW-Cup standard 5/8th, but is great in the back-row.

My issue with Matt Wright was not effort, but execution. He simply does not have the pace for the backline.

Plus, we love back-rowers at Cronulla.

 

[ghoti]

M. Wright had a good dig in the gf hit hard and played with aggression. Might turn out okay

Won't be a superstar, but has first grade experience and is reliable...good depth backrower and if he gets a bench spot, may come in handy covering the outside backs for injury. The few times we had to reshuffle the backs to cover injuries mid-game has screwed us over a fair bit.

 

[Special K]

Wright is only 22... I'd say he has used his chances though