Flanno's New Signings

[JubileeJeffro]

Wingers who have successfully transitioned to the front row??

Rueben Wiki probably closest.

 

[Victoire]

Leadership was an issue this time last year
Flano gets rid of arguably the worst captain in the clubs history
Gets rid of Lomax
Signs Cook and Gutherson who is up there with the best in terms of captaincy and leadership.

Let’s f*cking go Flano !

 

[Saints Forever]

The gong part is what I meant, where our COE will be set up, though tbf that might be season 2026 by the time its built.

He's going to make it work for the 3yr contract, but just making the point that commute is very much a real thing, it just reduces our ability to recruit from the sydney pool of players, particularly living north side.

Leadership was an issue this time last year
Flano gets rid of arguably the worst captain in the clubs history
Gets rid of Lomax
Signs Cook and Gutherson who is up there with the best in terms of captaincy and leadership.

Let’s f*cking go Flano !

It’s not arguable

 

[Veteran Dragon]

Now we have officially signed Gutho, Tyrell May should be our next target for a signature. If we can get him imagine how much it will strengthen our forward pack.

 

[Dragsters]

Anyone who thinks Flano is doing anything but a fantastic job has rocks in their head.

Cook, Holmes, Gutho.

There is some serious experience that will instil much needed leadership, benefit our juniors no end and most importantly help us win games...

 

[getsmarty]

Clint Gutherson is over the line. This is who the Dragons will chase next

St George Illawarra secured the signature of the former Parramatta captain on Friday. Coach Shane Flanagan will now turn his attention to finding a new halfback.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

I get we need to replace Hunt but I think we need a ball running 6 over a 7 at this point in time just shift Kyle to 7.

That would be the shape of things at present, I agree.

Kyle is a good “inside the box” player. He can be opportunistic when the focus is on other players when we are attacking, but he can’t be the focal point of the attack as he’s simply not a playmaker. Excellent organiser. Excellent competitor. Very good defender. Nice kicking game. Team first.

He’s our 7 at the moment and, as you said, we need to compliment him with a dynamic 6 at present.

 

[Inisai Toga]

Anyone who thinks Flano is doing anything but a fantastic job has rocks in their head.

Cook, Holmes, Gutho.

There is some serious experience that will instil much needed leadership, benefit our juniors no end and most importantly help us win games...

Plus Gutherson and Cook you’d feel have a point to prove!

 

[Pleasehelpstillchoking]

Not sure if taking the mickey on that one.. but if Gutho had of had any other sydney based option we wouldn't have signed him.. I have no idea how hes going to get to work each day either...

Maybe he can rent Zac's house in Shell Cove while Zac settles in to Westmead or Merrylands for the next four years

 

[TheRev]

o Prop: There is no doubting we have been chasing atleast 1 middle.. dunno what odds we would have of May.. but he would tick the boxes.. I think we were chasing Hetherington also who might be back on the market if Hunt goes there.. but yeah I dont see too many choices other than Lodge if he still wants to play NRL.

o Halfback: I think we are going after a few halfbacks because we cant afford to focus on 1 and miss out (were gonna need a club to release them).. Signing gutho wont hurt this chase imo.

o Ramseys Replacement: As for Douehi im curious what were doing there.. it is possible we might chase 2 of Croft/Ilias/Atko and not need him.. but Douehi is also a legit centre.. rly I'd like to get all 3 of em.. but we probably need another slot yet.. and not sure on if we could afford them all anyway.

 

[Kolum Kid]

Maybe he can rent Zac's house in Shell Cove while Zac settles in to Westmead or Merrylands for the next four years

If I was getting 800k a year, getting to work would be the least of my problems

 

[Gareth67]

Haha Gareth, I know the feeling! I hope they weren't tripping up on yr walking stick.

Well to be perfectly honest , there were times when I was tempted , but a stern look from the little lady made me think twice . She seems to be able to read my mind so easily ?

 

[Slippery Morris]

Wingers who have successfully transitioned to the front row??

Was Ruben Wiki a winger or centre that moved to front row? He was a brilliant prop forward, one of the best I have seen.

 

[Dragsters]

Was Ruben Wiki a winger or centre that moved to front row? He was a brilliant prop forward, one of the best I have seen.

Agreed.

I just done see Rava doing anything like that.

I just don't think he has the sustained toughness to cut it in the middle.

I could be wrong but I just don't see it...

 

[Dragon David]

If I was getting 800k a year, getting to work would be the least of my problems

So true, Kolum K.

 

[Dragon David]

Was Ruben Wiki a winger or centre that moved to front row? He was a brilliant prop forward, one of the best I have seen.

Ruben Wiki - Playing Career - Positions - RLP

A stats breakdown of positions played by Auckland centre (Otahuhu) came to Canberra in 1992 after representing the Junior Kiwis and NZ Maoris. Wiki's form as Mal Meninga's centre partner in 1994 made him one of the hottest properties in the game but the disclosure that he had signed a letter of...

www.rugbyleagueproject.org

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Agreed.

I just done see Rava doing anything like that.

I just don't think he has the sustained toughness to cut it in the middle.

I could be wrong but I just don't see it...

But if Flanagan tells Rava that he wants him to play in the forwards in 2025 and he gives it a shot but finds the going too tough, that could open the door for Rava to request a release.

 

[Old Timer]

We have a very different backline for 2025 most importantly we have a real organising general in the number 1 jersey.

Put Rava on the right wing in the trials and tell him this is make or break

He scored 20+ tries in 2022 so obviously he has some ability and no doubt our defence will be much better organised from the back than the last 3 or so years.

Many games last year and the year before there was indecision between Rava & Sloan who was too busy dithering and hesitating but that just will not happen with Gutherson giving firm directions.

Hunts lack of leadership caused plenty of uncertainty well that is now behind us so let Gutherson do his job and if Rava doesn’t cut it then cut him.

 

[Dragsters]

Ruben Wiki - Playing Career - Positions - RLP

A stats breakdown of positions played by Auckland centre (Otahuhu) came to Canberra in 1992 after representing the Junior Kiwis and NZ Maoris. Wiki's form as Mal Meninga's centre partner in 1994 made him one of the hottest properties in the game but the disclosure that he had signed a letter of...

www.rugbyleagueproject.org

Gee, 2 appearances on the wing is hardly a career winger moving to the front row!

 

[CozDragon]

Agreed.

I just done see Rava doing anything like that.

I just don't think he has the sustained toughness to cut it in the middle.

I could be wrong but I just don't see it...

I can't see it either.
I don't think he has the work ethic, fitness levels or mongrel/toughness in him to be what we need.