2021 - Squad, Signings, Re-signings

[possm]

Money talks

We must be cashed up after losing so many players and signing no one.

Not if our cap is being used to sort out our Millward salary cap mess in preperation for 2022 and beyond. It must be the only reason why we have only signed bargin basement players for season 2021.

If we had the cap, why did we not make a play for so many of the forwards that were off contract at the end of 2020.

Griffin and Gentle have come from Clubs that made good use of TPA's, why have we not moved in that direction?

 

[SaintPeter]

Maybe you're right, but players like this don't come along every day.
I'd throw the check book at him. NOW

 

[possm]

Maybe you're right, but players like this don't come along every day.
I'd throw the check book at him. NOW

Yes, I agree! That is why I have in the past posted positively about the benefits of having B Smith as part of our squad.

However, the events of last week are the reason this matter has now risen to the surface:
1. C Smith retired and so will not join either the Titans or the Broncos. So both cubs are now chasing him.
2. The coin being offered would be much higher that what Melbourne have B Smith on right now given that the Titans and the Broncos has set asside salary cap and most probably TPA to secure C Smith for 2021.

Having said all this, I would love nothing better than to sign B Smith as the fill-in lock until a decision on De Belin is known and if De Belin becomes available as our 9 with McCullough moving to the bench for 2021.

Who knows, if De Belin does become available, maybe he would be of more use to our team at prop or on the right edge for season 2021.

 

[Gareth67]

I have a good mate with a jet ski fellas , it might just be enough to lure him to the ‘ gong . . . .

 

[LINESPEED]

It is absolutely terrible to see and read how many of our players, not all, who have left us seem to make massive improvements to the way they play under a different coach.

Yes DD
...it’s an appalling indictment of our Board & their absolute failure to deliver
good governance for our proud 100yr old Club
...via
its costcutting parochial coaching debacle
.... and its abrogation of a truly professional responsibility for its players
-especially its juniors, whose diaspora because of McGregor is a sight to behold

And no Dragons players in the top 15 ‘most influential players’ since 1980

And 4 captains in 2years rather says it all IMO

The Provan DNA for success long gone,
... adulterated & abused by fools

And Webby aside, for a decade now, it’s been a vicious up yours to the fan base

 

[dragon thomo]

Angus Creighton and Hargraves are two players I would pursue.

 

[goldiesaintz]

Let me guess......
The Rorters will get him.

 

[Dragon David]

Let me guess......
The Rorters will get him.

That's a possibility with Jake Friend's career getting closer to the end and suffering injuries a lot lately. Cooper Cronk might also help to get him to the club. However, whichever club does get him, he will be great for them.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Let me guess......
The Rorters will get him.

My understanding is that Brandon Smith has his sights firmly in the direction of the Broncos or Titans in 2022.
Apparently the story was that his parents/family have relocated from NZ to South East QLD to live and he wants to be close.
I cannot see the RedV having any chance of a player of his caliber!

 

[Crush]

My understanding is that Brandon Smith has his sights firmly in the direction of the Broncos or Titans in 2022.
Apparently the story was that his parents/family have relocated from NZ to South East QLD to live and he wants to be close.
I cannot see the RedV having any chance of a player of his caliber!

You’re spot on, he wants to move to sunny QLD.
And you’re right again that we could not attract someone of his caliber.
Funny how the current holders of the wooden spoon though can!

 

[Coffs dragon]

You’re spot on, he wants to move to sunny QLD.
And you’re right again that we could not attract someone of his caliber.
Funny how the current holders of the wooden spoon though can!

Crush...it’s called astute recruitment & good management.
Our mob will probably target Karl Lawton after he was released from the Warriors and has an injury.....because he’s cheap & Millward is a recruitment lightweight.

 

[Dragonslayer]

I think we're more than a bolters chance of being in the mix for the Cheese.

 

[St Tangles]

Crush...it’s called astute recruitment & good management.
Our mob will probably target Karl Lawton after he was released from the Warriors and has an injury.....because he’s cheap & Millward is a recruitment lightweight.

KL signed with Manly

 

[Coffs dragon]

KL signed with Manly

Thank God!

 

[goldiesaintz]

We’ll probably make a play for Stormy Daniels. She’s been around the block a few times and is running on tired legs.

 

[Coffs dragon]

We’ll probably make a play for Stormy Daniels. She’s been around the block a few times and is running on tired legs.

Strong in the middle & willing to take it up. Sign her!

 

[Crush]

Strong in the middle & willing to take it up. Sign her!

Willing to take it up the middle!
Hahaha

 

[boardlumps62]

My understanding is that Brandon Smith has his sights firmly in the direction of the Broncos or Titans in 2022.
Apparently the story was that his parents/family have relocated from NZ to South East QLD to live and he wants to be close.
I cannot see the RedV having any chance of a player of his caliber!

Let's relocate St George to Qld solves many issues. De merge Illawarra can have a stand alone club again and Dragons become great again and we get Brandon Smith. Everyone is happy except me I like being St George Illawarra.

 

[possm]

Let's relocate St George to Qld solves many issues. De merge Illawarra can have a stand alone club again and Dragons become great again and we get Brandon Smith. Everyone is happy except me I like being St George Illawarra.

You're got to be joking! How about we reverse all the wrongs of the past:
Relocate the Sharks to Perth
Reclaim our name St George
Reclaim our Board, pay out WIN Corp / Gordons

The start a fresh with a voting membership.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Let's relocate St George to Qld solves many issues. De merge Illawarra can have a stand alone club again and Dragons become great again and we get Brandon Smith. Everyone is happy except me I like being St George Illawarra.

As Toovs once said....”That’s ridiculous”