2021 - Squad, Signings, Re-signings

[SnowDragon]

TPJ has some issues. We all would hope we could fix them... from here I have no idea.

Joe O is clearly decent. The fact he had a poor 2020, is more an indication of broncos situation than him (imho), and if this helps us recruit him, without paying overs, then all the better.

 

[epDragon62]

Blake Lawrie doesn't have it for me.
Korbin Sims and tariq looked a light of other days.
Vaughan went off the boil.
Merrin was a waste of money.
Is that all down to coaching.
We'll see but I think it's not all in the coaching.

Simms X 2 were both injury affected - not sure things will get better.
Vaughan strikes me to have missed someone sharing the load and struggled with the bubble is my guess.
Merrin might do ok if the team plays with a little more flair in the forwards; the ban and barge only approach was never his go.

With one or two good additions and a big improvement in fitness I feel the whole forward pack will lift.

Lawrie is a curious one, '21 should uncover if he is worthy of the top 17 or not; let's hope so.

 

[BLM01]

TPJ has some issues. We all would hope we could fix them... from here I have no idea.

Joe O is clearly decent. The fact he had a poor 2020, is more an indication of broncos situation than him (imho), and if this helps us recruit him, without paying overs, then all the better.

And we play him on the edge where he belongs

 

[Inisai Toga]

Simms X 2 were both injury affected - not sure things will get better.
Vaughan strikes me to have missed someone sharing the load and struggled with the bubble is my guess.
Merrin might do ok if the team plays with a little more flair in the forwards; the ban and barge only approach was never his go.

With one or two good additions and a big improvement in fitness I feel the whole forward pack will lift.

Lawrie is a curious one, '21 should uncover if he is worthy of the top 17 or not; let's hope so.

Tend to agree with some of the points you raise here.

K Simms has never seem to been able to avoid injury with us with broken arms etc. He’s not the big enforcer that we’re looking for but when’s he does get on I must admit I do like his energy over others; had a good game against Parra and Brisbane coming of the bench. Be his last throw at making a go of it at Saints and because he’s under contract I think I would have him around. As you say a couple of good additions and the whole pack can lift.

 

[boardlumps62]

Tomorrow is a new day also 2nd November. A lot will happen andI'm hoping for JDB to make a return to the NRL.

 

[muzby]

Tomorrow is a new day also 2nd November. A lot will happen andI'm hoping for JDB to make a return to the NRL.

I’m just hoping the truth comes out during the case so everyone involved can start moving on with their lives..

 

[Como Connection]

Tomorrow is a new day also 2nd November. A lot will happen andI'm hoping for JDB to make a return to the NRL.

He has stuffed the club up for two years so I have no time for him, guilty or not!
CC

 

[epDragon62]

Guilty or not we have to move on. He is either good to go or gone, the sooner the better.

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Who will be our first November signing and will it be for next year or 2022

 

[Gareth67]

Who will be our first November signing and will it be for next year or 2022

“ Gid eh fellas , how ya all going ? Well how is that mug Griffo going on the signing front ? What’s that you say - no players of true quality as yet ? Well he had better pull his finger out otherwise all of the good uns will be gone ! You have already missed out on Tolman , but there is still Woods ( a real workhorse imo ) and a few others who would fit the bill nicely . Tell him to go for experience , you cannot go pass a journeyman as that is what will win you a competition one of these years !

 

[possm]

Crichton to be our first November signing followed by De Belin's confirmed availability. Fingers crossed.

 

[Old Timer]

Crichton to be our first November signing followed by De Belin's confirmed availability. Fingers crossed.

If JDB is found not guilty I think everyone should take a deep breath and wait to see what comes out of the evidence / facts that is "agreed" before we just welcome him back with open arms.

Until all that is known we don't know what we are dealing with re the thoughts of sponsors, team mates, WAGS and supporters especially female.

Let's see whether we have more asset than liability before final determinations are made.

 

[ALSGI]

If JDB is found not guilty I think everyone should take a deep breath and wait to see what comes out of the evidence / facts that is "agreed" before we just welcome him back with open arms.

Until all that is known we don't know what we are dealing with re the thoughts of sponsors, team mates, WAGS and supporters especially female.

Let's see whether we have more asset than liability before final determinations are made.

Exactly.
If found Not Guilty, I doubt it will be as easy as “welcome back son”. There may be some that will want to distance themselves including NRL/Club/Sponsors etc.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

If JDB is found not guilty I think everyone should take a deep breath and wait to see what comes out of the evidence / facts that is "agreed" before we just welcome him back with open arms.

Until all that is known we don't know what we are dealing with re the thoughts of sponsors, team mates, WAGS and supporters especially female.

Let's see whether we have more asset than liability before final determinations are made.

I’m expecting more delays anyway. Let’s hope not but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

 

[redv13]

Crichton to be our first November signing followed by De Belin's confirmed availability. Fingers crossed.

I reckon there is zero chance of signing Angus. Think it’s time to look elsewhere

 

[jeffdragon]

I reckon there is zero chance of signing Angus. Think it’s time to look elsewhere

Yes we can only dream of signing him
Why do we waste our time thinking we have chance to sign him.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Yes we can only dream of signing him
Why do we waste our time thinking we have chance to sign him.

Because he’s the best available bloke in a position we need and we have salary cap space, and a new coach.

 

[Inisai Toga]

Yes we can only dream of signing him
Why do we waste our time thinking we have chance to sign him.

Realistically he was always going to be hard to get. He’s with arguably one of the most successful clubs in the comp; currently playing Origin; says he loves his mates and the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Now our case.....

 

[Gareth67]

Exactly.
If found Not Guilty, I doubt it will be as easy as “welcome back son”. There may be some that will want to distance themselves including NRL/Club/Sponsors etc.

As you have said ALSGI , the sponsors view point of the situation may very well prove to be the sting in the scorpions tail for the Dragons .

 

[Gareth67]

Crichton to be our first November signing followed by De Belin's confirmed availability. Fingers crossed.

I don’t know how many fingers a possum actually has mate , but you had better cross them all and throw in your tail for good measure !