Flanno's New Signings

[Biglance]

You’d think with Cowboys playing in Sydney last night things might move along - don’t know if any 10-day cooling off involved? Plus other clubs have been doing business without media being aware or making it public. (AFB, Talagi just to name 2)

Theres a rumour that he ahs been talking with the club for a while, even been at training a few times

 

[TheRev]

I've no doubt that Flanno and Val have been talking for ages, but him rocking up to training seems hard to imagine unless its a near sure thing... as its bound to result in photos and potentially drama... but it would be essentially him checking out 'the facilities' so to speak..

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

I've no doubt that Flanno and Val have been talking for ages, but him rocking up to training seems hard to imagine unless its a near sure thing... as its bound to result in photos and potentially drama... but it would be essentially him checking out 'the facilities' so to speak..

I wouldn’t think a first grade rugby league team would allow a player from another team to check out how they train. I could be wrong though.

 

[SEAT 1A]

Dan Saifiti has gone quiet and know Flanno is out in the media regarding Val.

Both getting on the front foot through the media or keeping the cards close hasn't been successful. So, at this point, who cares.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

If you want to play FB and not so keen on centre.................hmm maybe we have the offer for Val that he cant refuse?

Unless the Roosters say 2025 Centre
2026 FB ?
hmmmmmm ouch

 

[Gardenia]

Yes -
1) The HAVES and
2) The HAVE NOTS

The Dragons can be successful. Become more proactive and don't surrender should be their motto.

Become Proactive absolutely

Also find out what it is exactly that is turning players off

Is it the facilities? whatever it is fix it !!

 

[Gardenia]

Roosters to replace Keary perhaps….

Deal is probably already done in the background ( Moses to Roosters)

 

[Gardenia]

If you want to play FB and not so keen on centre.................hmm maybe we have the offer for Val that he cant refuse?

Unless the Roosters say 2025 Centre
2026 FB ?
hmmmmmm ouch

Roosters always scared me for this year. with the players they have leaving they will be cashed up

 

[Old Timer]

Max Plath would be a great signing within the next 2 years

Versatile with a big future

 

[since77]

Max Plath would be a great signing within the next 2 years

Versatile with a big future

He's a really good player. Can slip into dummy half, good ball skills. Great work ethic. Old fashioned tough. Has a dumb penalty in him occasionally. Not often I begrudgingly admit I like an opposition player but he's a good one.

 

[TheRev]

They love Plath up there (we wont get guys who are happy at their club), the best case scenario is we find our own Plath or Hazleton, someone who is stuck in reserves behind established forwards.. but realistically.. we have our own young guys (18-19yrs old so still a while off), we have our couchmans (if extended, nrly 21 and probably bench ready).

So Flanno is only looking for guys who come into our squad in 2025 and make IMMEDIATE impact.. hes not looking for more projects.. from his perspective he needs a 2nd good year for 1st grade to a) retain his job and b) build that momentum that allows us to keep improving that roster... we cant afford to fail during this rebuild period.

 

[SAP58]

Deal is probably already done in the background ( Moses to Roosters)

You are probably right they don’t usually miss a target. Amazing what a difference it makes when your financial backer is a passionate supporter of the club & wants success. Sigh !

 

[BIG RIG]

Word that I have heard is that the club is in talks with 4 players currently all well known talks

Valentine Holmes
Daniel Saifiti
Reagan Campbell - Gillard
Corey Horsburgh

Daniel Saifiti is a done deal
Horsburgh also very likely
Val Holmes a very very good chance
RCG still in the discussion stages

 

[possm]

Word that I have heard is that the club is in talks with 4 players currently all well known talks

Valentine Holmes
Daniel Saifiti
Reagan Campbell - Gillard
Corey Horsburgh

Daniel Saifiti is a done deal
Horsburgh also very likely
Val Holmes a very very good chance
RCG still in the discussion stages

Who will the above players replace
Val Holmes for Lomax is one I can think of.
Daniel Saifii - ?
Horsbough - ?
RCG for Lawrie

 

[TheRev]

Word that I have heard is that the club is in talks with 4 players currently all well known talks

Valentine Holmes
Daniel Saifiti
Reagan Campbell - Gillard
Corey Horsburgh

I reckon 2 props is the most we would want, but chasing 3 gives us options if we dont get the one we want.

Hopefully the Holmes deal resolves soon also, I think it impacts what we look at next.. noting that Holmes is also a good fullback cover should we need it.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Daniel Saifiti no1 - pushes a current starting prop to bench as we have 3 spots still available to recruit in to our top30

Holmes no2 for Lomax

Corey Horsburgh no3 for eisenhuth

A new half would mean release another player?

outside chance
RCG for Lawrie or Fafita if released.

FMolo, cook, Dsaf
Luc, Sua
Horsburgh

Bench:
Sele
JDB
Couchman T
Lids or RFM

 

[TheRev]

Daniel Saifiti no1 - pushes a current starting prop to bench as we have 3 spots still available to recruit in to our top30

Holmes no2 for Lomax

Corey Horsburgh no3 for eisenhuth

A new half would mean release another player?

outside chance
RCG for Lawrie or Fafita if released.

MMolo, cook, Dsaf
Luc, Sua
Horsburgh

Bench:
Sele
JDB
Couchman T
Lids or RFM

there is still flux around how many spots we have.. because it depends how many we can sell off that are in contract.

I actually think 2 Couchmans might push FMolo into reserve grade.. sort of hoping we have them locked up before Nov.. but I would think they may be waiting to see what Flanno is doing with his pack.. but.. hopefully it all sorts itself out.. esp if were winning games, im sure they would be mad keen.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

listening to Flano again last night.................he rates Tom E so highly

It would make sense we offer another year if we have a spot.

Maybe Tom E wants two years though and england ?

 

[Saints Forever]

Both Coachman’s are ready.

I would today play them ahead of:

M.Molo
RFM
B.Lawrie

within 12 months ahead of:

F.Molo
T.Eisenhuth

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

agree but also Toby Couchmen i dont think could start last night in LAwries role (not quite yet.....2025 maybe?)

But in general Toby Couchmen if he hasnt jumped ahead of LAwrie from the bench i would be amazed