Dragons table three-year deal to Moses Suli

[gitano]

I have no idea why the Dragons sign Mbye.

Because teams need utility value, and if injuries/suspensions/poor form hit, he's great cover.

Can play Fullback, Centre, Halves, Hooker and even backrow if needed.

He's also experienced and physically up to NRL. Smart buy.

 

[SAP58]

I think he back ends them instead of front ends them and leaves the next bloke having to release half the roster and not buy anyone for 3 years so they can get under the cap.

Taken out of the Bennett coaching manual, thats how he left us in 2011 and beyond.

 

[dragon thomo]

I agree Mickey, a top class winger along side Ravawala.
It maybe controversial but i would have a crack at Blake Ferguson.
He has errors but he is a class player when firing.

 

[SBD82]

There’s a surprising amount of positivity in this thread, given Suli’s history.

He’s an absolute gamble, and not one that I’d be willing to take. We have a club full of underperforming players and a shit culture. Why would we bring someone in that has proven that he struggles at clubs unless they have a rock solid culture?

 

[denis preston]

Hook dumpster diving again, what a surprise. Knowing the club he was probably offered top dollar too.

Your clearly a half glass empty kind of guy , eh ? I think his value to the side was compounded by Birds ineffectual efforts at centre the second half of the year & no young kid ready for NRL.

 

[OneEyedDragon]

There’s a surprising amount of positivity in this thread, given Suli’s history.

He’s an absolute gamble, and not one that I’d be willing to take. We have a club full of underperforming players and a shit culture. Why would we bring someone in that has proven that he struggles at clubs unless they have a rock solid culture?

Possibly because no club voluntarily releases their gun players, so you are almost always purchasing the players that a club is willing to let go. Sometimes you can jag a star by buying them early before they are fully developed e.g. Newcastle and Ponga. Sometimes by paying massive overs a great player can be tempted away, but not often. You have to take the best of what is available.

 

[denis preston]

I very much like the Suli signing .. I’d like to now see a top class winger as well signed ..

I'd rather & very good NRL front rower thanks !

 

[denis preston]

So much for the “junior development” policy Griffin has spouted…

Suli is devastating, when he wants to be - which has been rare…Has had multiple problems in the past at other clubs before the Sea Eagles.

Not exactly a beige signing like many of the others, but comes across as desperation for a certain coach to try and keep a job beyond 2022, signing a player that already rejected a previous offer.

FFS, if this means we make the 8 or higher and the coach gets a extension isn't that win win for us ? Why very negative on this ?

 

[Illusion]

FFS, if this means we make the 8 or higher and the coach gets a extension isn't that win win for us ? Why very negative on this ?

Its about getting there , and how they get there don't care , as long as they get there ....

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

FFS, if this means we make the 8 or higher and the coach gets a extension isn't that win win for us ? Why very negative on this ?

That's a big "IF". Yeah it'd be a win. Will it actually happen or is it hope?

But if you are happy with the situation - good for you.

I've even posted up a happy thread, maybe you should try it.

 

[denis preston]

He’s “buying hope”, not form..

Are you two in adjoining rooms? Sorry about the negative post on your negative posts but reading some good news for a change and still get posters cann it is not the reason i read the forum. I'm just as frustrated on the directors of the club as you are mate but when there is some light , enjoy it .

 

[SBD82]

Possibly because no club voluntarily releases their gun players, so you are almost always purchasing the players that a club is willing to let go. Sometimes you can jag a star by buying them early before they are fully developed e.g. Newcastle and Ponga. Sometimes by paying massive overs a great player can be tempted away, but not often. You have to take the best of what is available.

Sure.

But I’d rather take a punt on a player with potential to reach a higher ceiling and a demonstrated work ethic, rather than one who appears to lack motivation.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

But with no CC cup the last few years, they’ve completely been left aside… in favour of Beale coming back, and now signing this bloke…

It may work out. Suli has had more starts than Phar Lap but a record like Mr Ed.. We’ll see if that changes.

Yeah, I can’t understand why they brought back Beale. Some of his signings left me scratching my head this year. But I’m just hoping that he knows what he’s doing and has more of a clue than Chinless and McFlop. After seeing how well Suli played against the Faders, I was excited. And if he plays like that regularly, then we have a great signing.

 

[dungay dragon]

Sure.

But I’d rather take a punt on a player with potential to reach a higher ceiling and a demonstrated work ethic, rather than one who appears to lack motivation.

Gee going to have a strong bench next year.....
MBYE BIRD....SIMMS....FUI/McGUIRE

 

[SIR LANCELOT]

I sincerely hope that Suli has been allotted a car and chauffeur to take him to training and the games.Being a Sydney boy commuting to Wollongong may present problems.Ala Mr.Jason Saab

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Taken out of the Bennett coaching manual, thats how he left us in 2011 and beyond.

Not Bennett’s fault we gave him a 3 year deal when he wanted 5 years. Not his fault so many players chose to follow him to Newcastle and didn’t want to play for Chinless. Thank Bennett that they got their shit together and won the 2010 GF. Had we been smarter, he would’ve stuck around for longer and I’m sure we would have been more successful instead of the one hit wonders we were.

 

[Dragon David]

Sure.

But I’d rather take a punt on a player with potential to reach a higher ceiling and a demonstrated work ethic, rather than one who appears to lack motivation.

Suli will be far better as one of our centres in place of Bird. Bird has not done much at all in the position, in fact, he is heart attack material and maybe the reason for this is that he has been moved about too often this year in several positions like a few others!?

 

[Dragon David]

Suli will be far better as one of our centres in place of Bird. Bird has not done much at all in the position, in fact, he is heart attack material and maybe the reason for this is that he has been moved about too often this year in several positions like a few others!?

Oh and far better than Beale.

 

[This Year?]

Your clearly a half glass empty kind of guy , eh ? I think his value to the side was compounded by Birds ineffectual efforts at centre the second half of the year & no young kid ready for NRL.

Suli is pretty much of the BJ Leilua mold minus the big brain explosions. At his best which is maybe once or twice a season he will have a great game. Has a history of laziness and a bad attitude which doesn't give me any confidence that he will be the right fit for this club.
Happy to eat humble pie if proven wrong though.

 

[SBD82]

Suli will be far better as one of our centres in place of Bird. Bird has not done much at all in the position, in fact, he is heart attack material and maybe the reason for this is that he has been moved about too often this year in several positions like a few others!?

I don’t think he’ll be better than Bird. His early season performances this year were shithouse. Off the back of the momentum that was generated by Turbo he has looked good towards the end of the season. But we don’t have a Turbo.

He’s big and moves well but he’s lazy and struggles to maintain his condition. Hasler has managed to motivate him at various times during his stint at Manly, but Hook isn’t fit to tie Des’ bootlaces when it comes to getting the best out of difficult players.