Flanno's New Signings

[offiah]

Didn’t they say Luc was on about 900k as well. Flanno shot that down later on

 

[blacksafake]

no thanks
leave him in north qld
we already have one too many overpaid shit Queenslander

So you don’t want the club to sign good players then.
Suits your agenda I’d say.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Holmes would be great at 700k. He's quick, skillful, versatile, can goal kick and kick field goals. His speed will be his best asset for us as we don't have many fast players. He's also a great replacement for Lomax.

 

[TheRev]

I've heard some counter-views for signing Holmes in the media today (the NRL podcast thought we should play Tamale or Williams there next year.. cheers for ur expertise guys).

But I totally get it.. its not a dream signature, hes on the back end (as cook is/was), yes there is an element of risk... certainly some of the other old sharks players like Bird and Brown havent worked out well.

But you have to remember it wasn't that long ago we were fighting tooth and nail to land our marquee Tom Eisenhuth.. And it isnt like we havent tried to sign numerous other outside backs.. we've been trying since Lomax left.

But the deal isnt over the line imo.. im yet to see us close a deal quickly.. we fight over every dollar.. and I admire that and hate it at the same time, im just glad I dont have to be part of those conversations.. but I would love if we could a way to do things quicker before other clubs get involved.

 

[Dragonslayer]

SOO is over and still nothing on whether Hunt will be re-signed. Continually admitting your kicking game is crap wouldn't and shouldn't entice us or any suiter tbh.

IMO only, I think Flanno may hold off on re-signing Hunt. Some chit-chat that Shuster could be a target for 2025, pending him getting fit and maintaining his regime to stay that way. To me that would signal KFlan to 7 and Shuster to 6, with Hunt given permission to look elsewhere. LKT seems to be on the fast track and wouldn't surprise to see him given a few games next year in 1st grade. This would all depend on Shuster of course.

If VH is looking at getting out of the Cows then Flanno would have an inside path to sign him. He would be an excellent get covering 1-6 in the backline, plus the added bonus of being a GK.

Blaise hasn't seemed to progress and has gone quiet. Be that a good thing or not.

DS, I think we'll get him, however, we may have to include his brother which may be a sticking point.

Interestingly, Stefano has told the Tigpies that he's leaving at the end of this season but hasn't nominated a destination club as yet.

Anyway these are just my thoughts and opinions.

 

[Lethal25]

I've heard some counter-views for signing Holmes in the media today (the NRL podcast thought we should play Tamale or Williams there next year.. cheers for ur expertise guys).

But I totally get it.. its not a dream signature, hes on the back end (as cook is/was), yes there is an element of risk... certainly some of the other old sharks players like Bird and Brown havent worked out well.

But you have to remember it wasn't that long ago we were fighting tooth and nail to land our marquee Tom Eisenhuth.. And its like we havent tried to sign numerous other outside backs.. weve been trying since Lomax left.

But the deal isnt over the line imo.. im yet to see us close a deal quickly.. we fight over every dollar.. and I admire that and hate it at the same time, im just glad I dont have to be part of those conversations.. but I would love if we could a way to do things quicker before other clubs get involved.

I may be wrong but isn't Tamale going to the Raiders next year?

 

[St Tangles]

I may be wrong but isn't Tamale going to the Raiders next year?

Yes he is gone

 

[TheRev]

I may be wrong but isn't Tamale going to the Raiders next year?

Correct.. thats how much research went into the podcast.... one kid barely finding his way in flegg still & one signed to another club.

 

[BIG RIG]

So as of right now we are being linked to

- Blaize Talagi
- Valentine Holmes
- Daniel Saifiti
- Corey Horsburgh
- Sio Siua Taukeiaho
- Matt Lodge

Id be honestly happy with any of these names at the right price of course

Looks Like Flanno is making the hard calls with Bird and Ravalawa and I’d hope Lawrie would be next

Out of all the off contract players I would only offer 1 ur extension to Marshcke as depth

 

[Runner]

So as of right now we are being linked to

- Blaize Talagi
- Valentine Holmes
- Daniel Saifiti
- Corey Horsburgh
- Sio Siua Taukeiaho
- Matt Lodge

Id be honestly happy with any of these names at the right price of course

Looks Like Flanno is making the hard calls with Bird and Ravalawa and I’d hope Lawrie would be next

Out of all the off contract players I would only offer 1 ur extension to Marshcke as depth

Pass on Sio and Lodge and not sure about Horsburgh. The other three would be good though.

 

[TheRev]

Marshke I think is the fallback plan, but I think Flanno knows now he needs to really think about his halves pairing moving forward.. I still see Marshke as a 6 though.

 

[rasaint]

Happy for Val Holmes up to $750k.
Sorry to all the Zac fans but Holmes is a better and very fast and can kick goals. Holmes is a very good player.

 

[Bin Chicken]

Happy for Val Holmes up to $750k.
Sorry to all the Zac fans but Holmes is a better and very fast and can kick goals. Holmes is a very good player.

Totally a better all round footballer than Zac. I don’t care how much they pay Val , that’s the clubs problem . They just need to get him . Remember we apparently missed out on Kikau over 50k

 

[Dragon David]

Totally a better all round footballer than Zac. I don’t care how much they pay Val , that’s the clubs problem . They just need to get him . Remember we apparently missed out on Kikau over 50k

I agree BC.

 

[blacksafake]

Totally a better all round footballer than Zac. I don’t care how much they pay Val , that’s the clubs problem . They just need to get him . Remember we apparently missed out on Kikau over 50k

Is that true about Kikau?
If so wow & I’m pi55ed off about it

 

[SGMax]

Is that true about Kikau?
If so wow & I’m pi55ed off about it

Yes, the story I heard was that Kikau agreed to sign with us for (I think $750k) and when he turned up to get the contract signed it was for $700k.
Very incompetent handling if true.

 

[justadragon]

Yes, the story I heard was that Kikau agreed to sign with us for (I think $750k) and when he turned up to get the contract signed it was for $700k.
Very incompetent handling if true.

How do things like that happen in professional sport with all the administration that goes on, oh well only at the Dragons I suppose.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Yes, the story I heard was that Kikau agreed to sign with us for (I think $750k) and when he turned up to get the contract signed it was for $700k.
Very incompetent handling if true.

No surprise with the Knobs running our football operation/department.
They even managed to screw up the signings of a new Coach (Ryles) & new Recruitment Manager (POS)
when they were supposedly in the bag.

As they say: how can you fly like an Eagle when you surround yourselves with Turkeys.
The broom needs to start from the top, otherwise Flanno will continue to shoot blanks.

 

[KingFlanno7]

Brian To'o being shopped around.. I did hear something about him following Luai to tigers but if its true he is a quality player and person, would be a good signing for any club. Reading more into it he will probably end up at the dogs with Critta if its actually true and not fake news

 

[Biglance]

Horsburgh yes please, we need a psycho with size and height