Flanno's New Signings

[Jubilee]

It may all look like a sh** show on first glance, but as frustrating as it is that we are struggling to lock down signatures and fill our voids, it's clear that Flanno isn't going to be taken for a fool.

Didn't Bevan French just re-sign with Wigan until 2028 or thereabouts? Why on earth would this even be a consideration for us, other than a greedy manager trying to extract an "offer to return to Australia that couldn't be refused" along with some compensation on our part - as that's the only way Wigan are going to let him go.

We could do worse than Atkinson and Ilias. Lam is a great potential option. Doueihi could be a good stop/gap if we need to wait until 2026 for more options to come up.

I agree with the club taking it's time to do a full due diligence on Gutherson before everything is made final.

100%. Agents trying squeeze us in the media. Give him only two years, Flanno. Let him try to get three years elsewhere.

 

[Victoire]

We sure like to drag on a signing surely Gutho has had a medical by now.

It's literally in our name!

 

[getsmarty]

Dual role: Flanno reveals how Dragons will use Cook, Liddle in 17​

St George coach Shane Flanagan has revealed that high-profile recruit Damien Cook could emerge in 2025 with a new role. SEE FIRST PICS OF COOK AS A DRAGON

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fsport%2Fnrl%2Fnrl-news-how-damien-cook-will-be-deployed-by-dragons-coach-shane-flanagan%2Fnews-story%2Fbede2260fa1cb5802a3769592756e636&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-2-NOSCORE

 

[mattw5]

Wednesday & still nothing.

 

[Gareth67]

Could possibly be a problem with his knees ? If so then we would be better off not signing the man .

As much as we desire his talents it may be a case of him missing too many games for the amount that he is asking.

Although we will be disappointed - should this be the case , a fully fit player is what the Dragons need .

 

[Saints Forever]

Dual role: Flanno reveals how Dragons will use Cook, Liddle in 17​

St George coach Shane Flanagan has revealed that high-profile recruit Damien Cook could emerge in 2025 with a new role. SEE FIRST PICS OF COOK AS A DRAGON

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fsport%2Fnrl%2Fnrl-news-how-damien-cook-will-be-deployed-by-dragons-coach-shane-flanagan%2Fnews-story%2Fbede2260fa1cb5802a3769592756e636&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-2-NOSCORE

How will Flanno use Cook ?

 

[mattw5]

Could possibly be a problem with his body- knees ? If so then we would be better off not signing the man .

As much as we desire his talents it may be a case of him missing too many games for the amount that he is asking.

Although we will be disappointed - should this be the case , a fully fit player is what the Dragons need .

Still want to know regardless mate

 

[mattw5]

Could possibly be a problem with his body- knees ? If so then we would be better off not signing the man .

As much as we desire his talents it may be a case of him missing too many games for the amount that he is asking.

Although we will be disappointed - should this be the case , a fully fit player is what the Dragons need .

We do shit backwards get your medical first then we sit down & discuss.

 

[getsmarty]

How will Flanno use Cook ?

Surprise new role floated for Damien Cook at the Dragons​

The head coach stated that there was a significant possibility of utilising both men at the same time, with Cook being used as a link player at lock.

Tom Eisenhuth, who remains unsigned for 2025, started in the No.13 jersey for the majority of the season as he averaged 56 minutes per game through the middle.

"They could be (on the field) at the same time at different stages," Flanagan said.

"Cookie could be that ball distributor, while Jacob gets out at dummy-half."

MSN

 

[Jubilee]

Surprise new role floated for Damien Cook at the Dragons​

The head coach stated that there was a significant possibility of utilising both men at the same time, with Cook being used as a link player at lock.

Tom Eisenhuth, who remains unsigned for 2025, started in the No.13 jersey for the majority of the season as he averaged 56 minutes per game through the middle.

"They could be (on the field) at the same time at different stages," Flanagan said.

"Cookie could be that ball distributor, while Jacob gets out at dummy-half."

MSN

I see this as a very attractive strategy for Atkinson if he comes here to play 5/8. He is a good, quick runner and a sharp mover and would carve it up with those two on the field with him.

 

[Mojo]

I see this as a very attractive strategy for Atkinson if he comes here to play 5/8. He is a good, quick runner and a sharp mover and would carve it up with those two on the field with him.

I have to say that I suspected Flanno would do this - the variations that are available in attack could be very innovative.

 

[qld redvee]

I have to say that I suspected Flanno would do this - the variations that are available in attack could be very innovative.

As long as we get at least 1 big prop to give us some go forward

 

[Gareth67]

Still want to know regardless mate

Well you may be kept waiting mate - it could be something that the man does not wish to be made public ! 🫣

 

[jak]

Well you may be kept waiting mate - it could be something that the man does not wish to be made public ! 🫣

that would be my guess

 

[Hound of Dracula]

I have to say that I suspected Flanno would do this - the variations that are available in attack could be very innovative.

Never been great with NRL nuances but reasonably good with generic summaries that my many friends here, back me with evidence.

I was pissed we'd be carrying two specialist hookers and somewhat cranky how many undervalued Liddle whilst pumping Cook's value

Glad it's Cook who is proposed as lock/ball distributer so Liddle can ply his trade. IMO Liddle the most underrated hooker in the completion and trumps Cook in the position. (Just)

This proposal certainly maximises the bench rotation

 

[hewi]

I see this as a very attractive strategy for Atkinson if he comes here to play 5/8. He is a good, quick runner and a sharp mover and would carve it up with those two on the field with him.

The same as Sloan and Gutherson

 

[Gareth67]

that would be my guess

Either that , or Flanagan may be doing his sums again to see if he can agree to Gutherson’s fee and also sign another target that his has his eyes upon ?

However I am only guessing , perhaps Gutherson physical went fine and it is only a case of crossing the T’s and doting the I’s .

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Either that , or Flanagan may be doing his sums again to see if he can agree to Gutherson’s fee and also sign another target that his has his eyes upon ?

However I am only guessing , perhaps Gutherson physical went fine and it is only a case of crossing the T’s and doting the I’s .

and removing year 3

 

[Gareth67]

and removing year 3

Flanagan merely needs to dangle an option of a 3rd year - in the club’s favour , if his is still fit then he has no concerns as to accepting the contract .

 

[Saints Forever]

I would prefer a half and 2 mongrel props