2025 Squad List

[St Tangles]

Mat Faegai signs for two more years.
That means Max will too?

Does it also mean no Talagi?

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Mat Faegai signs for two more years.
That means Max will too?

According to a report in the Telegraph earlier this week, the club is looking at extending both Matt and Max.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Does it also mean no Talagi?

According to Flanagan, the new players he wants is a hooker, prop and an outside back.
So Talagi is still a possibility.

 

[Lennyb]

According to a report in the Telegraph earlier this week, the club is looking at extending both Matt and Max.

Other clubs are interested. My bet is wayne

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

There is potentially 5 spots still in our top30

minimum base salary contract for a top30 in 2025 is $135k

ie two spots appear vacant still after the Matt Fegai signing but a few players maybe moving on.

Russell - MO 2025 reportedly will be paid out, moved on, paid in part and he can T&T for 2025

Finau - 2025 top30 similar boat to Russell especially if we want both Fegais and Allan

TomE - u would guess we want him to stay

JDB - I’m sure we definitely want JDB but Flano has held on for a 1 year deal

 

[Desperate Dragon]

I am thinking we need a minimum of 5 quality signings for 2025.
Cook being the first, and hopefully Safiti to follow.
Another big prop, an outside back and a utility would be a good start.
A lot will depend on how successful we are in freeing up cap space through moving on players like Lawrie and Rava.

 

[TheRev]

I am thinking we need a minimum of 5 quality signings for 2025.
Cook being the first, and hopefully Safiti to follow.
Another big prop, an outside back and a utility would be a good start.
A lot will depend on how successful we are in freeing up cap space through moving on players like Lawrie and Rava.

o the signings arent 'flowing in' as quickly as I'd hoped with Cook signed plus being Top8 for a bit.. but Flanno still going after them.. lets see if Saifiti comes.. and then the parra coach comes and we can see if Blaize is in or out (if hes out we will go after another centre).. those will take us to 30/30 filled.. after that we would need to start offloading (I think there are 4 guys we could offload.. but we will wear the freight).

o I think next behind those 2 signings is cover for 6/7/9, cause I dont know where its coming from currently.. either Marshke stays or maybe we could sign someone like a Sezer or a Sexton (or whoever), injury cover aside, I think we need to put some pressure on our halves, and I dont see any of the kids remotely ready.

o We also have 3-4 development positions free, and so far noone is really putting their hand up to take them.. Buchanan is stalled a bit, LKT is ok but also not blitzing things, Williams still in Flegg and I cant tell..... but unless we are going to market to sign some reserve grade level backs.. im not sure who else could take those positions...

 

[John moz]

Dragons re sign MF and they let a speed star go that is leading the line breaks and run meters killing it in nsw cup . Still we are lacking speed they didnt even give him a run in nrl squad.

 

[TheRev]

Tamale wasnt quick.. that is really the thing holding him back from being a gun.. he has 1 real strength which is his tackle busting running style.. and definitely nsw cup are gonna miss him next year, those runs do get us out of trouble at times, when coming off our line.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Dragons re sign MF and they let a speed star go that is leading the line breaks and run meters killing it in nsw cup . Still we are lacking speed they didnt even give him a run in nrl squad.

Tamale had a path to a future FG role at the Dragons.

Imagine the blowback from some of the posters on these pages if Tamale given a run to display his ability to break the line whilst also showcasing his defensive shortcomings.

Flanagan wants the youth to be prepared for first grade which tested Tamale’s patience.

Coach did not just let him go.

 

[redVinme]

Tamale had a path to a future FG role at the Dragons.

Imagine the blowback from some of the posters on these pages if Tamale given a run to display his ability to break the line whilst also showcasing his defensive shortcomings.

Flanagan wants the youth to be prepared for first grade which tested Tamale’s patience.

Coach did not just let him go.

Oi mate don't come here with facts and logic. The posters on this forum all know way more than a professional coach. Just ask em!

 

[Wolfgang90]

Having a think about our locks for top 17 for next year, assuming we pick up saifiti & blaize

1.
2.
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5.
6.
7. Hunt
8.
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. Luciano
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. T. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17.

 

[Bin Chicken]

Having a think about our locks for top 17 for next year, assuming we pick up saifiti & blaize

1.
2.
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5.
6.
7. Hunt
8.
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. Luciano
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. T. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17.

Spot on .

 

[possm]

I am sure Flanno has a Plan B. My view is SU has not done enough to get $1m per year. Flanno will have a Plan B & is probably in advanced talks with someone which is why he has dropped off SU, but who is it ?

Could RCG be Flanno's target prop?

 

[SAP58]

Could RCG be Flanno's target prop?

I actually said that to a mate recently. But he is a Parra supporter & I was storing him up. Trust me Flanno will have a plan.

 

[hook hook]

Having a think about our locks for top 17 for next year, assuming we pick up saifiti & blaize

1.
2.
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5.
6.
7. Hunt
8.
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. Luciano
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. T. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17.

I’d like to see
1. Sloan
2. Mat F
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5. Finau
6. Flanagan
7. Hunt
8. JDB
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. Luciano
13. T Couchman

14. Liddle
15. R. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17. Sele

 

[possm]

Having a think about our locks for top 17 for next year, assuming we pick up saifiti & blaize

1.
2.
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5.
6.
7. Hunt
8.
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. Luciano
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. T. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17.

1. Allen
2. Tuipulotu
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5. Ramsey
6. Sloan
7. Hunt
8. RCG
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. RFM
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. T. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17. Leilua

 

[Draginzaaar]

Having a think about our locks for top 17 for next year, assuming we pick up saifiti & blaize

1.
2.
3. Suli
4. Blaize
5.
6.
7. Hunt
8.
9. Cook
10. Saifiti
11. Su'a
12. Luciano
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. T. Couchman
16. F. Molo
17.

JDB is not playing 13 now so why would he next year?

 

[John moz]

Sam Walker should be a major priority for the Dragons after Hunt retiring.
A goal kicker and a quality no 7 that will be the next no 7 for Queensland in years to come after Cherry Evans retiring .

 

[Wolfgang90]

JDB is not playing 13 now so why would he next year?

If we don't get Saifiti then sure, he can play frf again but we don't have any quality frf at the moment. Imo if Sele had been fit this year then JDB would've played frf. I think that'll still be the case next year.