Dugan or packer

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Dugan will never be a million a year fullback, no matter how many times he plays for Australia

 

[possm]

Duges for me. It will be harder to replace him than Packer. The spine is the crucial piece of a successful team. Look at the Storm Slater/Cronk/Smith. They have had so many forwards come and go in that time yet have been consistent why? Because the spine has been intact.

Dugan/Hunt/McInness is a pretty good spine fellas. Why would you wish to break this for a forward. Plus we are keeping the best of the 2 in Vaughn. Just like the Storm have Bromwich we have Vaughn. I can see Millward is using the Storm structure for our squad. Not a bad move at all.

I'd say Dugan is asking too much for what he provides. Mitchell from the Roosters has first grade experience and would be a great addition to our spine at fullback at around half the price.

who would you recruit to replace Packer - like for like or better?

 

[BringTheNoise]

So you think we should have matched the offers of $800k per year for Packer, and $1mil per year for Dugan? Not viable, sorry.

Aaron Woods is an international too. You think he is worth what the Dogs are going to be paying him?

Did I say that? I mocked your suggestion that they could be "replaced".

 

[BringTheNoise]

I'd say Dugan is asking too much for what he provides. Mitchell from the Roosters has first grade experience and would be a great addition to our spine at fullback at around half the price.

who would you recruit to replace Packer - like for like or better?

There is absolutely no way we are poaching Mitchell from the Roosters for half Dugan's asking price.

1) our recruitment team cannot compete with Politis.

2) Mitchell's manager wouldn't be doing his job to shop him at such a low price when everyone knows he is on the verge of superstardom.

 

[willzy91]

I'm fine with Packer leaving, but my only issue is that he reminded me very much of Jeremy Smith and the mongrel he brought to the table. When Smith left, thats when the softness of our forward pack showed it true colours....our response to Packer leaving is what is most important.

 

[possm]

There is absolutely no way we are poaching Mitchell from the Roosters for half Dugan's asking price.

1) our recruitment team cannot compete with Politis.

2) Mitchell's manager wouldn't be doing his job to shop him at such a low price when everyone knows he is on the verge of superstardom.

The Roosters have signed Tedesco as their long term fullback and actually dropped Mitchell to reserve grade when he complained about this. In addition, the roosters have just signed Chambers as left centre, so it's hard to see them keeping Mitchell happy in first grade.

It is a matter of Millward contacting Mitchells manager and letting him do the heavy lifting for Mitchell. I very much doubt the Roosters are paying Mitchell anywhere near 500k, which should be Millward's target contract price.

 

[Alec's-saints]

my best mate is related to latrell. i know some stuff about him that i should share with you guys. that guy has been in a domestic relationship for years he also gets on it with his mob most weekends in dubbo. im aboriginal and have some of my family who get on it with him occasionally. hope this doesn't leave league unlimited I've had a few drinks with him before he has a problem with alcohol.

 

[BringTheNoise]

The Roosters have signed Tedesco as their long term fullback and actually dropped Mitchell to reserve grade when he complained about this. In addition, the roosters have just signed Chambers as left centre, so it's hard to see them keeping Mitchell happy in first grade.

It is a matter of Millward contacting Mitchells manager and letting him do the heavy lifting for Mitchell. I very much doubt the Roosters are paying Mitchell anywhere near 500k, which should be Millward's target contract price.

All of sudden you have faith in Millward to do something right? Yeah ok.

 

[BringTheNoise]

my best mate is related to latrell. i know some stuff about him that i should share with you guys. that guy has been in a domestic relationship for years he also gets on it with his mob most weekends in dubbo. im aboriginal and have some of my family who get on it with him occasionally. hope this doesn't leave league unlimited I've had a few drinks with him before he has a problem with alcohol.

Young footballer gets drunk on weekends!? GTFOH I don't believe you.

But don't worry, your secret is safe with us on this public Internet forum.

 

[Alec's-saints]

Young footballer gets drunk on weekends!? GTFOH I don't believe you.

But don't worry, your secret is safe with us on this public Internet forum.

i said most weekends mate. believe what you want, great player but has alot of growing up to do. the reason he got dropped from the roosters cause he was going through some dramas off the field. i love the saints but he isn't the answer

 

[Alec's-saints]

Young footballer gets drunk on weekends!? GTFOH I don't believe you.

But don't worry, your secret is safe with us on this public Internet forum.

coke and bongs are acceptable are they?

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Did I say that? I mocked your suggestion that they could be "replaced".

So you think they are irreplaceable? Or did you not say you mocked my suggestion that they could be replaced?

Just got to be sure with all the u turns you make around here.

 

[mickeylane]

my best mate is related to latrell. i know some stuff about him that i should share with you guys. that guy has been in a domestic relationship for years he also gets on it with his mob most weekends in dubbo. im aboriginal and have some of my family who get on it with him occasionally. hope this doesn't leave league unlimited I've had a few drinks with him before he has a problem with alcohol.

nothing like a stint with Thommo and Dugan to set him straight...Dragons are great re habiltators

 

[BringTheNoise]

i said most weekends mate. believe what you want, great player but has alot of growing up to do. the reason he got dropped from the roosters cause he was going through some dramas off the field. i love the saints but he isn't the answer

I didn't say it was the answer but I'm certainly not gonna hang the young fella out to dry over some poor off field choices just yet. We all need time to grow up, even footballers.

It's unfortunate that the young bloke's talent outweighs his maturity, but hopefully with a bit of time he'll come good.

 

[BringTheNoise]

So you think they are irreplaceable? Or did you not say you mocked my suggestion that they could be replaced?

Just got to be sure with all the u turns you make around here.

Haven't made a single u turn. I said we wouldn't be able to replace them like for like. You brought up dollar value, I never mentioned it once. Consider your responses.

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Yeah, but you mentioned them being Internationals, yet somehow I believe you don't see Woods (current international) as being a good value signing for Bulldogs. Or maybe you do

 

[Saintsified]

coke and bongs are acceptable are they?

Can win you comps

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

And why do they need to be replaced like for like? If we lose Dugan, who is to say that Dufty can't fill that fullback spot successfully. Or say Connor Watson, Tyrone Roberts, etc, for arguments sake. We don't have to sign an international to replace Dugan or Packer to keep our team at the same momentum.

 

[SaintElroy]

His mob is from Taree

 

[possm]

All of sudden you have faith in Millward to do something right? Yeah ok.

No! When he doesn't do it or does it wrong I'll get on his case.

If he does a good job I'll be surprised but will give him credit.