Couchman twins ink Red V extension

[getsmarty]

Staying Home: Couchman twins ink Red V extension

The St George Illawarra Dragons are pleased to announce that Ryan and Toby Couchman have agreed to contract extensions that will see them remain with the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Victoire]

Great news.

Great news.

 

[Spazer]

Well done.

Well done.

 

[be55]

Great news...

21 years of age, and the sky is truly the limit for these two. Posted a while back, I thought Toby would rep by his mid-twenties, Ryan not far behind. Both big bodies that you can really work with. A couple more pre-seasons under their belt and watch what they turn into.

Get excited, people. These two have massive futures...

 

[Dragon David]

Recruitment and Retention staff are working overtime to get signings done which is great to see. The recruitment of the new halfback and middle forward(s) will be a little longer is my guess and when they are announced there is going to be champagne bottles popping everywhere. LOL.

 

[dragon thomo]

Very good. Now a halfback and front rower and our squad looks more competitive.
Speed will be my only concern to match the front runners.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Fantastic news. These guys are the future of these clubs. So good to hear players that are passionate about this club and want to be a huge part of it.

 

[Harry Bath]

Great news...

21 years of age, and the sky is truly the limit for these two. Posted a while back, I thought Toby would rep by his mid-twenties, Ryan not far behind. Both big bodies that you can really work with. A couple more pre-seasons under their belt and watch what they turn into.

Get excited, people. These two have massive futures...

Agree, Flanagan will get them to put on some more muscle in the off season and then with their inherent fitness watch them go

 

[since77]

Excellent news. Toby looked at home in first grade right from his first match. He's going to be a good one.

 

[SAP58]

Well done Flanno & whoever at the club were involved in this critical resigning. The earlier comments have summed it up very well, they will be a big part of our future. Gee im looking forward to 2025 already !

 

[SEAT 1A]

Great news two juniors with great talent resigned.

Probably long odds that the twins would move on but good to see they stayed after dipping their toes in the market.

 

[RedV Resurgence]

This is a great outcome. Maintains a portion of the eam that are home grown, provides role models for our juniors that shows you can make it to NRL level. creates the right chemistry to build a team around.

Flano and team are getting the job done. Really excited.

 

[SnowDragon]

Fantastic news!

hope these guys keep developing to their full potential and become 1 club legends!

 

[justadragon]

This is the type of effort that promotes strength through the grades. With the recruiting that we have done in the juniors and the beginning of recent success with SGB, we are starting to put together a club. We need to have the Penrith system well and truly locked in prior to the expansion of the NRL any further. With these signings its a damn good start, it has been a great R and R so far.

 

[gorilla]

I like their attitude and consistency. Hopefully they will develop to compliment each other's styles rather than compete.
I guess good coaching (whoa?) And clear develop.ent will tell.
Could be the forwards' version of the Moz twins

 

[Slippery Morris]

If these 2 kids smash it next season and become good solid first graders which is very likely to happen, then we will look back and say thank god we did not end up with guys like May, Lodge, RCG etc and limiting the 2 boys chances of more game time and development. From what I have seen of these 2 boys, they will be long term LOYAL Dragons players.

 

[justadragon]

If these 2 kids smash it next season and become good solid first graders which is very likely to happen, then we will look back and say thank god we did not end up with guys like May, Lodge, RCG etc and limiting the 2 boys chances of more game time and development. From what I have seen of these 2 boys, they will be long term LOYAL Dragons players.

Great Post SM, it's about time we faced facts, with the impending expansion of the NRL and the constant scrambling for quality players that will become prevalent. We better start rewarding LOYALTY because thats where our marquee's are coming from. Either that or dont expect it back when these kids are gone. TIP,,,,,we better have some concrete watertight contracts happening over the next 3-5 years and our pathways better be up and running and be fully switched on, or else standby Dragons to be shafted right where it hurts.

 

[possm]

If these 2 kids smash it next season and become good solid first graders which is very likely to happen, then we will look back and say thank god we did not end up with guys like May, Lodge, RCG etc and limiting the 2 boys chances of more game time and development. From what I have seen of these 2 boys, they will be long term LOYAL Dragons players.

We still need an alfa prop for 2025 and have plenty of dollars to buy one.

A very quick lock who can defend well would also prove to be very useful.