Flanno's New Signings

[Dragon David]

For those that didn't know myself included I was under the impression we only had 1 spot left in our top 30 next season but Flanno on 2gb this afternoon said we 3 have spots left & 3 spots on our supplementary list.

He didn't say what the spots covered - that is who will go to create the 3 vacant spots?

 

[mattw5]

He didn't say what the spots covered - that is who will go to create the 3 vacant spots?

Brown had an option which wasn't taken up & I believe Russell was the same so that would make the 3 spots as we had one left going into the final round.

 

[TheRev]

For those that didn't know myself included I was under the impression we only had 1 spot left in our top 30 next season but Flanno on 2gb this afternoon said we 3 have spots left & 3 spots on our supplementary list.

That means we have 1 moved 1 player on (we just don't know who)..

We also have 4 development spots unconfirmed, but 99% sure LKT is the extra one there.. again just unannounced.

 

[Jubilee]

Excuse me if I am kind of stupid on this topic. So does this mean that we can go out and buy we more players for the 30? Even before moving Hunt? That would be a lot.

 

[BIG RIG]

Current Top 30

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mathew Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Damien Cook
10. Jack De Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su’a
13. Hame Sele
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Toby Couchman
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Raymond Faitala - Mariner
18. Corey Allan
19. Sione Finau
20. Ryan Couchman
21. Dylan Egan
22. Hamish Stewart
23. Loko Tonga Pasifiki
24. Mikaele Ravalawa
25. Michael Molo
26. Villiami Fifita
27. Tom Eisenhuth *
28.
29.
30.

 

[mattw5]

I feel better knowing we have 3 vacant spots

 

[qld redvee]

I feel better knowing we have 3 vacant spots

Feel a lot better if we could offload rava and lawrie also so we had 5 spots to fill

 

[St Tangles]

It's great to have available spots.

Lets hope we get some NRL quality players to fill them.

 

[Dragon David]

Feel a lot better if we could offload rava and lawrie also so we had 5 spots to fill

They unfortunately have contracts to the end of 2026 - so 2 more years we could have them. Rava has been told he is free to negotiate but not so for Lawrie.

You just never know qld redvee, these two might have a very good pre-season getting weights right, getting fitter, becoming stronger physically and mentally and then worthy to keep for the duration of their contracts - which could also be good for the KOE Cup team.

If we currently have 3 spots in the top 30 to fill I think Flanno will definitely be going for a big middle prop and a "fast back" and keep the last spot free for the new year just to see what sort of player he needs to complete the squad - a half back to back up Hunt maybe - Hunt might go or stay depending on his attitude I guess because I don't think that he will be captain like we all are hoping.

In Flanno we trust - who else? Oh, and I'm hoping Flanno can leverage something to get Steve Price back to the Dragons.

 

[Biglance]

Current Top 30

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mathew Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Damien Cook
10. Jack De Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su’a
13. Hame Sele
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Toby Couchman
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Raymond Faitala - Mariner
18. Corey Allan
19. Sione Finau
20. Ryan Couchman
21. Dylan Egan
22. Hamish Stewart
23. Loko Tonga Pasifiki
24. Mikaele Ravalawa
25. Michael Molo
26. Villiami Fifita
27. Tom Eisenhuth *
28.
29.
30.

Ur missing cody ramsery who is player 28.

Unless the nrl have changed their position but he was back on the top 30 for 2025

 

[mattw5]

Feel a lot better if we could offload rava and lawrie also so we had 5 spots to fill

Agree but with 3 available spots still left they basically become good depth if we fill those 3 spots with quality.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Feel a lot better if we could offload rava and lawrie also so we had 5 spots to fill

Definitely hoping worst case scenario is we can only move on one of Lawrie or Rav.
To have 4/5 roster spots to fill would put us into a strong position to pick up a few quality recruits.
Hoping Lawrie is the one to go first.
Has been mentioned here before, but if Rav is to stay on, I would also like to see him transitioned into the forwards next year.

 

[Dragsters]

I feel better knowing we have 3 vacant spots

I'd feel even be etter if we can land some quality players to fill them...

 

[Jubilee]

They unfortunately have contracts to the end of 2026 - so 2 more years we could have them. Rava has been told he is free to negotiate but not so for Lawrie.

You just never know qld redvee, these two might have a very good pre-season getting weights right, getting fitter, becoming stronger physically and mentally and then worthy to keep for the duration of their contracts - which could also be good for the KOE Cup team.

If we currently have 3 spots in the top 30 to fill I think Flanno will definitely be going for a big middle prop and a "fast back" and keep the last spot free for the new year just to see what sort of player he needs to complete the squad - a half back to back up Hunt maybe - Hunt might go or stay depending on his attitude I guess because I don't think that he will be captain like we all are hoping.

In Flanno we trust - who else? Oh, and I'm hoping Flanno can leverage something to get Steve Price back to the Dragons.

People have suggested moving Rava into the forwards. Not saying that is a good idea, but some game time as a forward in reserves might motivate him to try to go to the UK.

 

[hewi]

IMO Ravas problem is his defence or lack there of, I think it’s bey redemption unfortunately so best to move him on ASAP.

 

[Dragon David]

IMO Ravas problem is his defence or lack there of, I think it’s bey redemption unfortunately so best to move him on ASAP.

It is unfortunate for Rava how things have turned out for him. I think that with his form dropping this year and that he has been told that he is free to negotiate with any other club, here or wherever, he will be totally frustrated and yet he will train really hard to maybe get Flanno to rethink the situation.

The thing with Rava is that he isn't the "sharpest tool in the shed". My thing with anyone is that you have got to use your "head" and think "ahead" to get "ahead" - always try something that is a bit different if things are not going your way.

 

[possm]

Current Top 30

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mathew Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Damien Cook
10. Jack De Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su’a
13. Hame Sele
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Toby Couchman
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Raymond Faitala - Mariner
18. Corey Allan
19. Sione Finau
20. Ryan Couchman
21. Dylan Egan
22. Hamish Stewart
23. Loko Tonga Pasifiki
24. Mikaele Ravalawa
25. Michael Molo
26. Villiami Fifita
27. Tom Eisenhuth *
28.
29.
30.

We still need 2 big props. We also need to offload Hunt and sign a really good halfback to replace him.

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

All the talk of replacing Hunt, finding a new halfback to replace him etc....the fact remains that we can't unless he wants to go. He has all the cards in his favour for 2025. Regardless of whether he gets dropped to NSW Cup, plays off the bench, or in the 7 for 1st grade....he is still going to be paid the same money. If he does stay for 2025, I just hope Flanno replaces him as captain.

 

[BIG RIG]

NRL.com have got him only contracted for 24

Ur missing cody ramsery who is player 28.

Unless the nrl have changed their position but he was back on the top 30 for 2025

 

[mattw5]

Mole reporting Dragons are deciding to offer Gutherson a contract for 2026. Not a good deal if we can’t get him from 2025.