Dragons table three-year deal to Moses Suli

[TruSaint]

 

[Smurf]

Dragons confirm Suli signing

The St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed the signing of Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles centre Moses Suli following the completion of all official documentation.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[SIR LANCELOT]

Let the fun begin.Congratulations Moses Suli.Welcome to the mighty St.George Illawarra Dragons.

 

[SnowDragon]

Only the dollars are a question to me (rumours suggested very high cost)

on the other hand devastating when at his best

& ( the kicker)
Suli v Beale

 

[Drewbrees]

I reckon he's a great signing, someone who can consistently break the line. Just needs to work on his fitness and defence. I'd like to see him play on the same side as Sua.

 

[mickeylane]

Im really interested to see where jack bird will fit in...centres full as are 2nd row options as is the no. 14 w Mbye here.

 

[Draginzaaar]

Im really interested to see where jack bird will fit in...centres full as are 2nd row options as is the no. 14 w Mbye here.

Lock for Bird I hope.

 

[mickeylane]

Lock for Bird I hope.

are u serious JDB has a mortgage on 13

 

[Inisai Toga]

are u serious JDB has a mortgage on 13

could also play second row though

 

[Evil Emperor Zurg]

Good signing. He’s no Brad Parker but still a good signing.

 

[Maddragon99]

I’ve decided to take a positive view of Suli’s signing. He’s only 23 & could be our left centre for the the next 6-8yrs. Assuming Ramsey plays outside him they could be a potent combination. I’m happy to give Suli a fair go before casting any judgements.

It pose the question though, where does Jack Bird play next year? Mybe will be the utility so I’m not seeing an immediate spot for Jack.

 

[Maddragon99]

Lock for Bird I hope.

Sims, Su’a & Burns ahead of him for second row & JdB & Moose ahead of him at lock.

Amone deserves first crack at 5/8 & Sloan deserves first crack at fullback.

Perhaps No.16 for Jack & No. 17 for Mbye with two props at 14 & 15?

 

[Evil Emperor Zurg]

I’ve decided to take a positive view of Suli’s signing. He’s only 23 & could be our left centre for the the next 6-8yrs. Assuming Ramsey plays outside him they could be a potent combination. I’m happy to give Suli a fair go before casting any judgements.

It pose the question though, where does Jack Bird play next year? Mybe will be the utility so I’m not seeing an immediate spot for Jack.

A Suli/Ramsay combo is as juicy as our Lomax/Rav combo.

 

[Gippsy]

A Suli/Ramsay combo is as juicy as our Lomax/Rav combo.

Agree. Now all we need to do is get some ball to them!!

 

[Crush]

Sims, Su’a & Burns ahead of him for second row & JdB & Moose ahead of him at lock.

Amone deserves first crack at 5/8 & Sloan deserves first crack at fullback.

Perhaps No.16 for Jack & No. 17 for Mbye with two props at 14 & 15?

My early prediction for Hooks preferred spine.
1. Sloan
6. Mbye
7. Hunt
9. McCulloch
14. Bird
Amone and Sullivan Halves in reserve grade and will get the odd game when injuries inevitably hit.

 

[BIG RIG]

Im really interested to see where jack bird will fit in...centres full as are 2nd row options as is the no. 14 w Mbye here.

I reckon Bird will start in the back row with Su’a and Sims will join prop rotation with Burgess , Woods , Molo and McGuire/Lawrie

 

[bad boy bubby]

on SEN they said you guys paid 600K for him.
Really????
Woods, no matter the cost, is of way better value.

 

[Coffs dragon]

I’m still very sceptical on the Suli signing.
I know he is strong in attack & can bust tackles, but for me he always looks unfit & a lazy defender.
Shades of BJ Leila as a 50/50 player!

If Des Hasler can’t get him into shape then what hope has Hook & Co. got. I pray for a miracle & I’m proven wrong.

 

[Mickov]

Just putting an alternate view up on Suli, many have commented that he was cut from Manly and Dragons are getting scraps etc. i think you will find Manly are playing Moneyball and have to find cash to keep Tom T, Jake T, Cherry, Shuster & co. they have two serviceable centres in Parker & Morgan on a heap less coin so Suli was a way to bank some cap so released to the Dragons.
Surely he is a better option than Beale, Williame etc and gives us another point of attack apart from Lomax.

 

[Trifili13]

Just putting an alternate view up on Suli, many have commented that he was cut from Manly and Dragons are getting scraps etc. i think you will find Manly are playing Moneyball and have to find cash to keep Tom T, Jake T, Cherry, Shuster & co. they have two serviceable centres in Parker & Morgan on a heap less coin so Suli was a way to bank some cap so released to the Dragons.
Surely he is a better option than Beale, Williame etc and gives us another point of attack apart from Lomax.

I am of the same thinking. I would suggest that Suli was on $400-$500k at Manly and that's too much for a centre that is not playing regularly. DCE, Turbo and his brother would be soaking up a third, if not more of their cap, so you can't have players on big coin sitting on the bench or in reserves.

Now whether Suli is worth what we will be paying him and will we get our money's worth is another question.