Cameron King to Cowboys

[64 Dragon]

The reports about King were in News Ltd papers. Enough said.
If we are using his time out with injuries as an excuse to offload King, why is Kyle Stanley still here?

 

[Father Ted]

Organic growth , the myth

 

[The Nick]

Did people honestly expect we would hold on to 2 of the best up and coming hookers in the game? At the end of the day one of them was always going to leave in search of a full time gig. Rein is an 80minute hooker, he simply doesn't need a back up.

Whilst I agree that King has more raw talent, and on that aspect alone was a better prospect than Rein, but I don't even need to attend Dragons training to see who puts in more, and who is the more professional of the 2. The fact is Cameron King has been grossly overweight and unfit since he tore his pec. People might say that's because he's had a bad run with injuries, but I argue that he's injury prone because he is so unfit.

He's a full time footballer, injury is no excuse to get so underdone when you are rehabilitating every day with a team of physios, trainers etc around you.

People claiming he's the next Australian hooker are kidding themselves. He's got a long way to go before he's even a first grade hooker. Talent won't get him there alone, and at the end of the day we don't need an 80min hooker and a back up hooker capable of playing 10mins every 3 or 4 weeks, regardless of how talented he is.

Get rid of him and use the sizable amount of salary cap space he was wasting to fill a position we actually need filling. Perhaps say, a mongrel prop?

As for Evander Cummins, as talented as he is he seems more interested in tattoos, shirtless selfies and the good life. Probably the next Blake Ferguson - good riddance!!!

 

[RedVDave]

Whilst King is a wonderful talent and a very creative dummy-half sadly he is just far to injury prone, fortunatley though we have Garvey and Quinlan waiting in the wings. Also based on what I saw this year I think Quinlan desrves a bench spot, I am really liking this kid.

 

[Father Ted]

Whilst King is a wonderful talent and a very creative dummy-half sadly he is just far to injury prone, fortunatley though we have Garvey and Quinlan waiting in the wings. Also based on what I saw this year I think Quinlan desrves a bench spot, I am really liking this kid.

I'm a big fan of Quinlan too Dave , But lets not forget about Cook another interesting kid

 

[redbreed]

I read a week or so ago that Cook has been told he isn't wanted. I wonder if they are looking to find a spot for Quinlan at hooker?

If king leaves they should throw another contract at cook. In saying that I think quinlan could slot nicely into dummy half one thing I noticed about his game is the quality and timing of his passes and he is equal best with Dugan at backing up and following the ball carrier.

 

[stg666]

anyone would think that canteen duties are the sole responsibility of price also . how dare he let any players go . get a grip . we cant keep everyone , and cant force them against their will , and i am sure that steve price has shit all to do with the offers by other clubs . players think of themselves , not selfish supporters.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

The reports about King were in News Ltd papers. Enough said.
If we are using his time out with injuries as an excuse to offload King, why is Kyle Stanley still here?

Agree 64...why is Stanley here period......sorry to offend their supporters but IMO both Stanley brothers are overated

 

[twinkletoes]

We have such an abundance of talent at the club, why do we need to bother retaining talented forwards. Are they joking? Cook is next to go and then Bird.... but don't worry we've got plenty of talent left...what was the name of that Pommie forward??

 

[TruSaint]

THE Cowboys are keen for "the stars to align" as they attempt to add depth to their hooker stocks for 2014.

St George Illawarra young gun Cameron King is in North Queensland's sights, with the Dragons reportedly prepared to release him from the final season of his National Rugby League contract with the Sydney club.

Cowboys football manager Peter Parr confirmed interest in the 22-year-old dummyhalf yesterday.

"We're still looking for a hooker and Cameron King is a guy that we've discussed, but nothing's materialised just yet," he said.

"In our opinion, he's a quality player. If the stars can align we'd certainly be interested
in talking to him."

King, who debuted in the NRL with the Dragons in 2010, has played 17 games in first-grade, including 11 this season.
North Queensland struggled to adapt to life after Aaron Payne (retired) and James Segeyaro (Penrith) in the first half of 2013, but found their feet through Ray Thompson and Rory Kostjasyn as the club charged into the finals.

Meanwhile, Saturday's heartbreaking elimination final loss isn't the end of the season for all Cowboys that played in that game.
Jason Taumalolo (Mackay), Wayne Ulugia and Joel Riethmuller (both Northern Pride) are eligible to play in Sunday's Queensland Cup grand final qualifier between the teams to be played at Langlands Park.
Back rower Riethmuller, struggling with some niggling injuries, is the most unlikely to play, while Ulugia was dubbed a certainty.
The Cowboys also confirmed rising star Kyle Feldt also would not play.
Feldt made his return for the Pride on Sunday from an ankle injury sustained after a series of strong performances for the Cowboys in August, but broke down again. The outside back will have surgery.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...oys-hooking-list/story-fniabn55-1226720495479

 

[Mattc]

If they want King, they can give us Taumalolo.

 

[Saint Anger]

If they want King, they can give us Taumalolo.

Not sure we need a "mongrel" forward :sarcasm:

 

[centralsaint]

I always rated King but he has had enough chances.unless he is a dragons man and his attitude is good good luck at the cowboys. Bring on Garvey

 

[dwight12]

He is the best hooker we have. I'm hopeful he stays a dragon and manages to stay healthy this upcoming season.

 

[Twenty10]

He's gone. Coach don't like him. Take that as fact

 

[stgill2001]

What a joke by far our best hooker.
He is still very young and can be cheap worth the wait. Brand new pre season and could of been terrific with price still there we can thank him once again

 

[dwight12]

He's gone. Coach don't like him. Take that as fact

Is this your opinion twenty? Because it would be stupid to release a promising player on the proviso of a coach who may not see round 7 next year.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Apparently Price thinks King has issues with tackling. Sees him as a liability in defence.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Price also sees Chase Stanley as a 5/8 so does not say much about what he thinks.

 

[Mr Red]

Apparently Price thinks King has issues with tackling. Sees him as a liability in defence.

yeah because Price considers it easier to sack a player that needs coaching rather then coach them and correct their deficiencies...