Dragons poised to make a play for Bellamy

[Country Dragon]

I agree, I can't see one super coach following another. Mind you hope I'm wrong!

 

[Love my Dragons]

A done deal with the Storm definitely, he has also gone on record officially saying he won't coach against Smith, Cronk and Slater. Let's move on shall we, 3 years with Smith to take the reins following.

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

A done deal with the Storm definitely, he has also gone on record officially saying he won't coach against Smith, Cronk and Slater. Let's move on shall we, 3 years with Smith to take the reins following.

So thats why we lost Origin? He just couldn't stand it?

Its on the record - where'e the link to the quote?

 

[Love my Dragons]

back in September in the Herald, Ive also seen him make a similar comment on Fox. the story ran how he will earn 1 million a year and how he doesn't need to prove himself by going to another club. And also how settled and happy he is with the Storm club.

 

[RedVee]

I wonder if the new owners of the Storm would sweeten the pot by giving Bellamy some equity?
I'd consider it if I thought he was so central to the value.

 

[possm]

Bellamy also spoke openly about his future and said he had already had talks with rival clubs.

"I have spoken to a couple of clubs," he said. "I will certainly be talking to them in the near future. I don't want it to turn into a circus. I am not sure when it will be decided but I don't want it to go on and on."

Asked if it could be decided by Christmas, he said: "It could be."
And he didn't hide the fact money was a consideration.

"A lot of people say it doesn't come down to money but most of the time if that is not at the top of the list it is pretty close," he said. "That will certainly be a part of it without a doubt. At this stage of my career the financial thing will be important. I have been here a long time and it has been a really good place for me but I have to consider if I have been here long enough. A lot of things come into it."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...2013-season-draw/story-e6frexnr-1226524511763

Let's hope we're a step closer to signing Bellamy.

 

[Dea]

"A lot of people say it doesn't come down to money but most of the time if that is not at the top of the list it is pretty close," he said. "That will certainly be a part of it without a doubt. At this stage of my career the financial thing will be important. I have been here a long time and it has been a really good place for me but I have to consider if I have been here long enough. A lot of things come into it."

Lets make an offer he can't refuse. We're only a couple of players away from a great team. With such a calibre coach we could not only attract them but our existing players would also rise a few levels s well.

 

[Fire]

"A lot of people say it doesn't come down to money but most of the time if that is not at the top of the list it is pretty close," he said. "That will certainly be a part of it without a doubt. At this stage of my career the financial thing will be important. I have been here a long time and it has been a really good place for me but I have to consider if I have been here long enough. A lot of things come into it."

Lets make an offer he can't refuse. We're only a couple of players away from a great team. With such a calibre coach we could not only attract them but our existing players would also rise a few levels s well.

I like the sound of this. Big Dell can hold a gun to his head, and Doust can assure him either his signature or brain will be on the contract

 

[trudge]

That quote sounds like code for "I'm trying to squeeze a little more out of the Storm."

If he wanted a new club he'd be talking "new challenges".

 

[saints4ever]

Exactly. Wants a knee jerk reaction from the storm to the tune of a few extra 100k. He ain't leaving his ivory tower people

 

[Lethal25]

With News Corp looking to sell the Storm there would appear little chance that Dousty would be able to summons enough $$ to challenge them. The club is worth infinitely more with Bellamy and an organisation like News Corp is not going to throw money out the window

 

[LOYAL DRAGON]

I vote Dell for ceo of the Dragons
Wont have problems attracting players etc to the club.
we really need a new direction.
I know it wont happen but I wish.

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

I know he's a competitor. That means new challenges.

I think we're a real shot, but in the end, maybe he just won't be able to leave his boys.

 

[64 Dragon]

Bellamy is probably doing the same as Cronk, using us or other teams to jack up his price. Cronk was never coming here.

 

[rainman44]

I know he's a competitor. That means new challenges.

I think we're a real shot, but in the end, maybe he just won't be able to leave his boys.

David Kidwell pulling out of the warriors job a couple of months ago is what makes me think Bellamy made his mind up then.I think we have him.Only what i think.

 

[Fire]

A lot of food for thought (both here and in JA). Good arguments both for and against. When did he say he'd make a decision? Before Christmas? Or before the season starts?

 

[rainman44]

A lot of food for thought (both here and in JA). Good arguments both for and against. When did he say he'd make a decision? Before Christmas? Or before the season starts?

Before christmas

 

[Fire]

Before christmas

Thanks mate.

 

[Breathingfire]

I like the sound of this. Big Dell can hold a gun to his head, and Doust can assure him either his signature or brain will be on the contract

:lol::lol::lol:

 

[DragonBuck]

I think we are a real chance although I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I dislike a lot of what Bellamy brings to the table but he does also bring success and a great culture - 2 things we have lost in the last 12 months.
His Big 3 at Melbourne are aging and he would have an opportunity here to build something from scratch again. Why?? Because that's what good coaches love to do. Slater/Cronk/Smith...... Cummins/Drinkwater/King Massive call I know but just putting it out there.