You have no way of knowing for sure that's what RCG's management has done, to me it sounds like they had all but signed on a deal with us, and had a change of heart afterwards as they want more money/a longer deal etc. What else are you expecting Flanno to have done here? Caved and given 3 years with more money? f**k that. We offered a deal, the player started showing hesitation/change of heart so Flanno decided to f**k him off instead of caving to stupid demands.
Not a chance the dogs end up with both - they don't have the cap space.
I don't disagree that our recruitment has been poor for a while, but this isn't an example of us doing something wrong imo
You say that (in bold) and then go on to tell me what "RCG's management has done" - your version.
If you read the article, it says "A furious Flanagan hung up the phone on Campbell-Gillard’s management on Monday after the coach was informed ‘RCG’ had ruled out a rumoured move to the Dragons." So, Flanno didn't tell anyone to F-off, or say no deal, or change the offer. RCG stood us up, same as many before him and once again our recruitment is shown up as an embarrassing failure.
Our only hope now is to go fishing after Nov 1 for a few decent players to sign for 2026, players that will be under no immediate pressure to sign and can be swayed by a big wad of cash. I can't see us landing any big fish before then, just a possibility of some average old guys looking for a last payout and as long a deal as possible - but I hope we don't throw money down the sink as well as waste valuable roster space. Don't Panic.