Corey Norman

[Maddragon99]

DRAGONS - Corey Norman

Norman is off-contract at the end of next year, offering the Dragons a chance to offload the underperforming star five-eighth if they see fit. But his $850,000 a year deal means even still he will continue to take up a fair chunk of the side’s salary cap as they look to lift themselves back into top-eight contention. Norman’s creativity and flair are his best attributes but his nine try assists and seven linebreak assists this season in comparison to 17 and 18 from just one more game last year are a reflection of his form at the moment. Jayden Sullivan showed plenty of potential in the final game of the year and could free up plenty of money without Norman. Ben Hunt is also under pressure to perform on a million-dollar contract but he has more to offer this team and has not been helped by the constant changes in his halves partner and uncertainty around his role in the team.

Corey Norman has been struggling for form. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

 

[Maddragon99]

DRAGONS - Corey Norman

Norman is off-contract at the end of next year, offering the Dragons a chance to offload the underperforming star five-eighth if they see fit. But his $850,000 a year deal means even still he will continue to take up a fair chunk of the side’s salary cap as they look to lift themselves back into top-eight contention. Norman’s creativity and flair are his best attributes but his nine try assists and seven linebreak assists this season in comparison to 17 and 18 from just one more game last year are a reflection of his form at the moment. Jayden Sullivan showed plenty of potential in the final game of the year and could free up plenty of money without Norman. Ben Hunt is also under pressure to perform on a million-dollar contract but he has more to offer this team and has not been helped by the constant changes in his halves partner and uncertainty around his role in the team.

Corey Norman has been struggling for form. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

BULLDOGS - Dylan Napa



The issue with Napa is that he was moving from one of the most successful clubs in the competition to a struggling cellar dweller and he has struggled to maintain the same energy and aggression that defined his career at the Roosters. The injection of Luke Thompson and impending arrival of Jack Hetherington are signs the Bulldogs have identified they need the hunger that Napa was supposed to bring to their forward pack at $650,000 a year. With his contract expiring at the end of 2021, maybe it is the pressure that will fire him up. Blake Green, of course, is also a headache given his torn ACL but the mail is strong that he will take up a job at the Knights instead of going ahead with his deal at the Bulldogs.

Dylan Napa hasn’t had the desired impact. (AAP

 

[tumbidragon]

'creativity and flair' is a nice way of saying shithouse footy player...

 

[Maddragon99]

'creativity and flair' is a nice way of saying shithouse footy player...

mid the Bulldogs are looking to offload Napa perhaps there’s an opportunity to swap with Norman? Napa is a origin player & we’d only be $200k out of pocket for 2021.

seams like a good deal to me

 

[Maddragon99]

'creativity and flair' is a nice way of saying shithouse footy player...

If the Blake Green deal doesn’t proceed the Bulldogs will be looking a 5/8

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could swap Norman for Napa

 

[tumbidragon]

mid the Bulldogs are looking to offload Napa perhaps there’s an opportunity to swap with Norman? Napa is a origin player & we’d only be $200k out of pocket for 2021.

seams like a good deal to me

Mate, id take that swap in a heartbeat. Napa may be a dummy, but he's got the starch our forwards sorely lack atm.

 

[Maddragon99]

Mate, id take that swap in a heartbeat. Napa may be a dummy, but he's got the starch our forwards sorely lack atm.

And they need a 5/8 To be honest Trent Barrett might be the coach Norman needs

 

[possm]

BULLDOGS - Dylan Napa



The issue with Napa is that he was moving from one of the most successful clubs in the competition to a struggling cellar dweller and he has struggled to maintain the same energy and aggression that defined his career at the Roosters. The injection of Luke Thompson and impending arrival of Jack Hetherington are signs the Bulldogs have identified they need the hunger that Napa was supposed to bring to their forward pack at $650,000 a year. With his contract expiring at the end of 2021, maybe it is the pressure that will fire him up. Blake Green, of course, is also a headache given his torn ACL but the mail is strong that he will take up a job at the Knights instead of going ahead with his deal at the Bulldogs.

Dylan Napa hasn’t had the desired impact. (AAP

Does anyone think that Griffin can get Napa motivated and playing at his best again?

 

[possm]

And they need a 5/8 To be honest Trent Barrett might be the coach Norman needs

The Dogs are chasing Mitchell Pearce (Newcastle) and Kyle Flannagan (Roosters). However, it would be great if we could offload Norman to the Dogs and Hunt to Newcastle.

 

[redv13]

The Dogs are chasing Mitchell Pearce (Newcastle) and Kyle Flannagan (Roosters). However, it would be great if we could offload Norman to the Dogs and Hunt to Newcastle.

We don’t need to offload Hunt, we just need a decent pack to do their job so Hunt can do his!!

 

[Maddragon99]

Does anyone think that Griffin can get Napa motivated and playing at his best again?

Yes it’d be a risk but if it meant getting rid of Norman a year early I’d be happy to take the risk

 

[muzby]

Does anyone think that Griffin can get Napa motivated and playing at his best again?

Yep I reckon Griffin would get him to pull his finger out..

 

[Adolf_Spritzer]

Although Napa would add the much needed starch to our forward stocks, I’ve always thought he’s a bit soft in that he loves to whack people but very rarely does he take those difficult hit ups. I’d prefer a more rounded player. Admittedly though, he’s an upgrade on Norman..

 

[possm]

We don’t need to offload Hunt, we just need a decent pack to do their job so Hunt can do his!!

Off-loading Hunt gives us an extra 1m to chase a fullback or a couple of good forwards.

 

[Gareth67]

I must say that Napa is a possibility , but only as possum has suggested - if indeed Griffin can get him back to his fiery best . He will need to pull his funger out though , therefore I would be signing him on a performance based contract - perform and get a pay rise in your second year or your out the door .

 

[redv13]

Off-loading Hunt gives us an extra 1m to chase a fullback or a couple of good forwards.

Honestly I can live with Hunt. He was going great guns in 2018 when our pack was firing. Off load CN for a strong forward and there you go

 

[be55]

And they need a 5/8 To be honest Trent Barrett might be the coach Norman needs

Mate...Trent Barrett isn't a miracle worker...God himself couldn't turn Corey Norman into a first grader...it would truly be a miracle for us if someone took that over priced, waste of space off our hands but i just can't see it happening...No other club in the NRL would be that stupid...I think we are stuck with him

 

[possm]

Mate...Trent Barrett isn't a miracle worker...God himself couldn't turn Corey Norman into a first grader...it would truly be a miracle for us if someone took that over priced, waste of space off our hands but i just can't see it happening...No other club in the NRL would be that stupid...I think we are stuck with him

Really, it would be in Norman's best interest to seek a 3 year deal in the ESL. Ask for a release this year and we wont charge the ESL a transfer fee - like they do to us.

 

[Inisai Toga]

Not sure I’d be racing to get over the UK any time soon!

 

[George Sancti]

As Corey Norman is looking at the prospect of spending much of 2021 in reserve grade, his value for 2022 and beyond will be the minimum wage. So it is likely he would accept a moderately lower offer for 2021 to move elsewhere if he could secure a three year contract either in Australia of overseas.