Damien Cook

[KingFlanno7]

Come home Cookie!!

 

[steerlerbab]

I know it's not yet confirmed but a 36yo Ben Hunt and a 35 yo Damian Cook in 2026 constituting half of what is shaping as a very arthritic spine? Sorry- not excited.

With improvements in science and nutrition, modern day players can play past 35 (Especially those that look after their body and play smart). So Ben the way he performed in SOO and backed up for rhe club game, looks to me he will go ok . Not so much sure about Cook though as he does not seem the same player that was 2 years ago. Anyway if we get him 600k for 2026 and 400k for next year, it will be a bargain. I think Flanno thinks Liddle will be our main hooker and Cook will be used as no 14 and impact hooker.

 

[Biglance]

I know it's not yet confirmed but a 36yo Ben Hunt and a 35 yo Damian Cook in 2026 constituting half of what is shaping as a very arthritic spine? Sorry- not excited.

Let's trust flano

 

[justadragon]

With improvements in science and nutrition, modern day players can play past 35 (Especially those that look after their body and play smart). So Ben the way he performed in SOO and backed up for rhe club game, looks to me he will go ok . Not so much sure about Cook though as he does not seem the same player that was 2 years ago. Anyway if we get him 600k for 2026 and 400k for next year, it will be a bargain. I think Flanno thinks Liddle will be our main hooker and Cook will be used as no 14 and impact hooker.

It wont be a bargain if he expresses his desire to stay with the Rabbits and not interested in the Dragons. With that attitude he can stay well away.

 

[KingFlanno7]

It wont be a bargain if he expresses his desire to stay with the Rabbits and not interested in the Dragons. With that attitude he can stay well away.

Showing loyalty to the club he loves speaks volumes of his character why would he want to leave? Anyways ill back flannos judgement over anyone on these forums

 

[BLM01]

If Cook is not happy or interested in going to the Dragons, them I'm not interested in having him. Either want to come to the Dragons or piss off.

To be fair it is a club he has been at for many a year and established himself, helped him achieve to where he had got including some success
Of course he does not want to leave and he is right to say so.. but if he is not wanted what do you do

 

[TheRev]

I reckon we debate this after we actually sign him.. this is player #427 we've offered a contract too.

 

[Divine]

He mentioned he was pretty chuffed at the offer (from us).

 

[maestro1]

To be fair it is a club he has been at for many a year and established himself, helped him achieve to where he had got including some success
Of course he does not want to leave and he is right to say so.. but if he is not wanted what do you do

JDB is saying the same about leaving but if Souths get him, he will give his all for them. Same as Cook if he comes to us

 

[justadragon]

Showing loyalty to the club he loves speaks volumes of his character why would he want to leave? Anyways ill back flannos judgement over anyone on these forums

OK is loyalty covering up the fact that its Souths trying to push him out the door. I dont think we could have tabled anything without Souths telling him he could look elsewhere

 

[justadragon]

JDB is saying the same about leaving but if Souths get him, he will give his all for them. Same as Cook if he comes to us

Have Souths tabled an offer for JDB? If they have then i agree if no club has then thats totally different

 

[KingFlanno7]

OK is loyalty covering up the fact that its Souths trying to push him out the door. I dont think we could have tabled anything without Souths telling him he could look elsewhere

What are you on about? Go away

 

[justadragon]

What are you on about? Go away

Mate I think you should wind your head in and accept the fact people have different POV on a public forum, and if you dont like it, then maybe its you that should go away.

 

[TheRev]

JA rumour mentioned Cook was linked with the Roosters, which to me makes the most sense.. if they lose Brandom Smith, Cook is a perfect replacement.

 

[John moz]

I just been told cook a done deal at dragons at JB done at souths

 

[justadragon]

I just been told cook a done deal at dragons at JB done at souths

And the source this time is John ???

 

[redv13]

I just been told cook a done deal at dragons at JB done at souths

It will probably end with Cook to Easts, JDB to Souths and Saints scratching their balls as per usual

 

[2010Dragons]

Bring cookie home. He is a gun utility. And has good sprint speed and can play in the forwards halves and backs.

 

[Lovemedragons]

JA rumour mentioned Cook was linked with the Roosters, which to me makes the most sense.. if they lose Brandom Smith, Cook is a perfect replacement.

can we get Brandon Smith then?

 

[Desperate Dragon]

JA rumour mentioned Cook was linked with the Roosters, which to me makes the most sense.. if they lose Brandom Smith, Cook is a perfect replacement.

Sounds more like the Roosters will show Smith the door at season's end, thus looking for a short term fix for hooker in 25/26.