2022 Squad: Gains, Losses & Re-signings.

[RedVDave]

Centre

I wouldn't be surprised if he makes a gradual transition to 2nd row but that's probably a season or two away 2022 is holding far more excitement.

 

[Gareth67]

I would be leaving him in the centers , a combination of Lomax , Suli and Ravalawa has the potential to be one of the most potent in the game . However in saying that it will require Griffin to take them aside and say just that - work together and in time the results will come - ( just my take if I was the coach )

After a couple of seasons then I would consider moving him into the pack , bearing in mind that his work rate would increase significantly compared to the backs . The man biggest problem is that he tends to go walk-about during games and he simply can not afford to do that when playing in the forwards - he needs to earn his keep should he ever make the transition.

 

[TruSaint]

I would be leaving him in the centers , a combination of Lomax , Suli and Ravalawa has the potential to be one of the most potent in the game . However in saying that it will require Griffin to take them aside and say just that - work together and in time the results will come - ( just my take if I was the coach )

After a couple of seasons then I would consider moving him into the pack , bearing in mind that his work rate would increase significantly compared to the backs . The man biggest problem is that he tends to go walk-about during games and he simply can not afford to do that when playing in the forwards - he needs to earn his keep should he ever make the transition.

Agree with you.

Put it this way, if he cant handle centre with us ( which is why we are after him ), then he wont see first grade. He will be found out quick smart in the forwards.

 

[Trifili13]

So if we put together the suggestions of some forumites, our second row will be Suli and Rava, Sullivan and Hunt sharing the hooker role, Sims at prop. Can't see anything but another 11 in a row.

 

[BIG RIG]

Centre for sure

A centre pairing of Suli and Lomax is a million times better than our former centre pairing of Aitken and Lafai

 

[Dragonslayer]

We have some really good juniors coming through in Gale, Sherab and O'Ofou. For mine, Suli plays centre or ressies.

 

[BIG RIG]

So now that Suli is all but signed - Who’s our next target - We have 4 spots to fill ( 5 if Tariq does leave early )

Has anyone heard any rumours

or does anyone have any ideas about who we should potentially target

 

[Gareth67]

What I would like to know is just how much money the Dragons actually have in our piggy-bank to use on any prospective signings .

 

[RedV11]

So now that Suli is all but signed - Who’s our next target - We have 4 spots to fill ( 5 if Tariq does leave early )

Has anyone heard any rumours

or does anyone have any ideas about who we should potentially target

Few weeks ago we were interested in Marata Niukore but seems that’s been cold

 

[mickeylane]

If

Ben Hunt must be 30ish so something has to give otherwise we will lose Sullivan if he is the next big thing. I reckon he will be 14 next year resting hunt at times and mixing it up between Hunt Macca and maybe Mbye.

If Sullivan is 14 then Mbye will be out altogether .
Sloan is the 1
Suli is the 4
Amone is 6
Macca is the 9

 

[dungay dragon]

If

If Sullivan is 14 then Mbye will be out altogether .
Sloan is the 1
Suli is the 4
Amone is 6
Macca is the 9

Thinking ADAM ELLIOTT well worth a shot .Ball playing forward that can play out Eighty similar to JDB .
Naturally would have to have certain misdemeanor type Conditions included in any Contract . One strike and your out !!
No silly price tag , as possibly the Tigers will be the only others interested.

 

[BBTB]

With Sulis signature all but confirmed would you guys prefer to see him in the 2nd row or the centres?

Centre.

 

[Lindsay Moss]

So now that Suli is all but signed - Who’s our next target - We have 4 spots to fill ( 5 if Tariq does leave early )

Has anyone heard any rumours

or does anyone have any ideas about who we should potentially target

I think another backrower another prop and the rest of the spots to our better juniors job done.

 

[RedVDave]

I think another backrower another prop and the rest of the spots to our better juniors job done.

Really hope we can get one more big forward!

 

[Saints Forever]

Like the look of Sua tonight

 

[possm]

We still need one top-grade prop and if Sims leaves, we need to replace him with an SOO backrower.

J suppose Mbye was recruited to back up a few positions. A replacement for Clune.

Personally, I like Hunt at hooker and do hope we start 2022 with a Sullivan / Amone halves combination.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Can kick well has good service,were watching 2 different games he stifles our attack he is to slow, good hookers have the ball out in front putting you on the advantage macca can go home hunt to hooker bud to half

Over a full season Sullivan is not quite ready to play 7 or 9 imo and it will do him more harm than good. Hunt is probably our best hooker but he is by far and away our best 7 . Bud and Amone will get plenty of chances throughout the season with the latter maybe even starting. It wouldn't surprise me to to see Sullivan starting by seasons end. Macca will hold our defence together early and provide some crisp passing to help our forwards early, as the game goes on hopefully he can be relieved with someone with a better running game but as it stands imo we are better off starting with 1.Sloan 9.Macca .6.Amone 7.Hunt a nice blend of youth and experience with a bit of X factor in Sloan and Amone.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Ben Hunt must be 30ish so something has to give otherwise we will lose Sullivan if he is the next big thing. I reckon he will be 14 next year resting hunt at times and mixing it up between Hunt Macca and maybe Mbye.

Hopefully if we get some early wins we can have a chance next year to rest Hunt occasionally to give Sullivan a run at 7 here and there. I would be aiming to have him ready to go for 2023, and hopefully Hunt can transition to hooker in his twilight years.

 

[Lindsay Moss]

If

If Sullivan is 14 then Mbye will be out altogether .
Sloan is the 1
Suli is the 4
Amone is 6
Macca is the 9

It's a long season and you need depth in all positions the more i look at our squad the better it looks i do believe we need one more good big bopper.

 

[Lindsay Moss]

So now that Suli is all but signed - Who’s our next target - We have 4 spots to fill ( 5 if Tariq does leave early )

Has anyone heard any rumours

or does anyone have any ideas about who we should potentially target

A lot of people talk about kikau for 23 i would prefer papalii or matterson from parra my self.