Flanno's New Signings

[Phantom V]

I’m not sure just how many more new signings we’ll get for 24 but I’d rather that than the knee jerk signings of previous years. Although we are a bit thin in some positions I still think with Flanno, Deano and the new training staff we are in for a much improved year in 24.

 

[Phantom V]

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Obviously there's the sound of crickets when we talk about on-field signings, but what Flanno has done well is fix the off-field support department. Andrew Gray, Dan Lawson and, yes, Dean Young are all big acquisitions.

I was reading an article today about the Cowboys talented young centre Zac Laybutt, who's been representing PNG in the Pacific Championship, and he offered this quote seemingly unprompted, about Young:

“I signed that top 30 contract last year for this season… and throughout the year I got a lot of advice from Todd and Dean Young who I really looked up to there as our defensive coach."

Zac hoping to put Cows centre spot on Laybuy in Pacific final

Zac Laybutt may be missing the first week of pre-season in Townsville but the rookie centre is hoping to impress coach Todd Payten all the way from Port Moresby in Sunday's inaugural Pacific Bowl final.

www.nrl.com

I’m looking forward to Young coming back to the fold. A tough uncompromising player who bled for our club and a great trainer despite carrying injuries. The sort of inspiration we need around the joint IMO.

 

[getsmarty]

Flanno opens up on Dragons targets, Hunt’s halves partner... and young guns on rise

Flanno lifts lid on fullback battle... and where son Kyle will play as Dragons coach makes bold claim

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[getsmarty]

Twist in bombshell release request as Warriors star commits... for now

Twist in bombshell release request as Warriors star commits... for now

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Dragons4me]

I feel that this post might be slow in reporting actual signings. A lot of back room negotiations to be had and Flanno is not in a rush to pick up players he doesn’t really want. It’s like waiting to open a Christmas present and we don’t know what is in it or what day Christmas is.

...or which Christmas!!

 

[getsmarty]

 

[rasaint]

I never thought the Warriors would let AFB leave, let alone we get him.

Unfortunately, no one of note will be joining any time soon. Just stay calm and hope some junior really does make the grade.

 

[Crush]

I reckon without signing anyone off note for 2024 we will have a Dolphins type year next season. Escape the bottom 4 but just not have the depth to win enough games.
If we can sign a couple of players then we will play finals.
We are going to see a much improved team next year, one that plays some attacking football.

 

[56to66]

Having that unnecessary extra team in the NRL, will make it tough signing big name players. Flanno needs to do a Brian Smith type recruitment policy and rely on that Illawarra nursery. He needs to create a 92/93 St George Dragons replica, but to go that one step further Smithy couldn't do.

 

[Phantom V]

Having that unnecessary extra team in the NRL, will make it tough signing big name players. Flanno needs to do a Brian Smith type recruitment policy and rely on that Illawarra nursery. He needs to create a 92/93 St George Dragons replica, but to go that one step further Smithy couldn't do.

Note to NRL…. NO MORE TEAMS PLEASE!!

 

[John moz]

Flanno has no big signings for 24 or 25 as yet not looking good .

 

[jeffdragon]

Note to NRL…. NO MORE TEAMS PLEASE!!

Depth is poor.
We don't need them at the moment.

 

[twinkletoes]

Signing name players will of course be difficult at this stage…. They were all signed earlier in the year while we were sitting on our hands!!!

 

[since77]

Remember when the geniuses on the board resigned Griffin for an extra year with the ridiculous reason it would help us sign new players............Those clowns and Griffin have put us 3 years behind.....

 

[Illusion]

Remember when the geniuses on the board resigned Griffin for an extra year with the ridiculous reason it would help us sign new players............Those clowns and Griffin have put us 3 years behind.....

Yep I started a thread in here " Where do you see us in 5 years time " Exactly what I predicted going backwards ...... Bad bad decisions by a Board that only worried about themselves , so here we are 5 years later going backwards ........

 

[56to66]

Its not all bad, at the start of the season it was about a fresh start, there was a lot of pain in moving Hook from his position, a lot of close games ended up losses, then BH spat the dummy, morale was low, they play well at the end of the season without points.
Let's embrace this new start with Flanno, most teams can make the Top 8, if St George finish anywhere around 8th position next season, it will a good start, it is achievable with hard work.

 

[Victoire]

 

[Slippery Morris]

I think Saints finished quite strong in 2023 compared to the Dogs so with no new signings and alot of hard work in the offseason they can improve. Some handy new signings would definitely improve them. The Dogs were so bad that if they lose by close margins it will be an improvement for them as they were getting absolutely flogged. They had the worst defence in the comp. If Saints played the Dogs under Carr and not Hook they would have finished ahead.

Saints will be a bit of an unknown with many juniors coming through. Hopefully one will end up rookie of the year in 2024. I am hoping Fifita, Tuitavaki & Coric have huge seasons hitting NRL for their first time. They are more or less new additions to the pack from 2023.

I cannot wait for this off season to end. It is going to go so slow and feel like 2 years have gone bye by the time round 1 starts.

 

[getsmarty]

Timmins coaching appointment key to Flanagan's Dragons masterplan

It's Timmins' first head-coaching role.

www.illawarramercury.com.au

 

[This Year?]

Wow Piggy looks about as fit as his playing days.