Flanno's New Signings

[mattw5]

I think we are at day 5 or 6 since we got news of Atkinson signing we are nearing the end of this cooling off period hopefully an official announcement this week.

 

[maestro1]

Two wing spots to be shared between Tui, Sloan, Finau, Allan, Rava, Lawson...anyone else?

I think Lawson ( after a learning period) becomes a super star centre.

 

[Dragon David]

I think we are at day 5 or 6 since we got news of Atkinson signing we are nearing the end of this cooling off period hopefully an official announcement this week.

Based on 10 business days after the announcement, my reckoning is that confirmation on the website won't be until Monday 16th. The 10th business day falls on Sunday the 15th but I don't think they would confirm until the next day. so, less than a week to go I think.

 

[mattw5]

Based on 10 business days after the announcement, my reckoning is that confirmation on the website won't be until Monday 16th. The 10th business day falls on Sunday the 15th but I don't think they would confirm until the next day. so, less than a week to go I think.

Yeah most likely as long as we get one before Christmas, was thinking this morning hopefully the Sharks take a look at Jock Madden for depth as he has been given permission to look elsewhere & release Atkinson early. Wishful thinking however but stranger things have happened.

 

[Dragon David]

Yeah most likely as long as we get one before Christmas, was thinking this morning hopefully the Sharks take a look at Jock Madden for depth as he has been given permission to look elsewhere & release Atkinson early. Wishful thinking however but stranger things have happened.

Yes that would be good but somehow I think Fitzy would want to get his team into the Grand Final next year, like all other coaches would want of course. To at least have a better chance, he would need Atkinson around just to make sure that he has the halves covered in case of late in the year injuries. Madden is OK, but to me not in the same class as Atkinson, which I think you would agree Matt.

 

[Victoire]

Yeah most likely as long as we get one before Christmas, was thinking this morning hopefully the Sharks take a look at Jock Madden for depth as he has been given permission to look elsewhere & release Atkinson early. Wishful thinking however but stranger things have happened.

We also would need to offload a player since Flanno wants a middle forward for that 30th spot. I think that whole Rube Goldberg machine needed to start rolling before we signed up Ilias to be honest. And I assume we tried, but Cronulla weren't interested in letting Atko go. Fair enough

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

he's not gonna backflip. he will be a dragon in 2026
he's gonna play the season at sharks or newtown etc this season.
i think he will see a fair bit of first grade

 

[mattw5]

Yes that would be good but somehow I think Fitzy would want to get his team into the Grand Final next year, like all other coaches would want of course. To at least have a better chance, he would need Atkinson around just to make sure that he has the halves covered in case of late in the year injuries. Madden is OK, but to me not in the same class as Atkinson, which I think you would agree Matt.

I agree 100% but they were looking at Volkman as a stop gap solution also.

 

[mattw5]

We also would need to offload a player since Flanno wants a middle forward for that 30th spot. I think that whole Rube Goldberg machine needed to start rolling before we signed up Ilias to be honest. And I assume we tried, but Cronulla weren't interested in letting Atko go. Fair enough

I feel getting Illias was a good move honestly I think he will have a great season & will get extended before November 1.

 

[possm]

I think Lawson ( after a learning period) becomes a super star centre.

We have two good centers in Suli and Holmes, with Allan and a few juniors as backups. Our wings spots need attention, and those who do best in the off-season should get the nod. My tips are Sloan and Lawson.

Lawson could follow in the footsteps of Saints internationals, Ben Creigh and Ken Middision.

 

[Draginzaaar]

I like the Ilias signing because he's from Five Dock (my home town) and he was a Dragons supporter as a kid, just like me.

 

[musso]

I like the Ilias signing because he's from Five Dock (my home town) and he was a Dragons supporter as a kid, just like me.

Are you still in Five Dock?

 

[Gomarchin]

I like the Ilias signing because he's from Five Dock (my home town) and he was a Dragons supporter as a kid, just like me.

And he played for Greece

 

[Old Timer]

I think Lawson ( after a learning period) becomes a super star centre.

I think he will be Joey Manu type who can play several positions well.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see him at F B at some point either.

 

[maestro1]

I like the Ilias signing because he's from Five Dock (my home town) and he was a Dragons supporter as a kid, just like me.

And he is a game manager. At Souths he wasn't given the keys to the car. He was only given a screwdriver to start the car

 

[maestro1]

I think he will be Joey Manu type who can play several positions well.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see him at F B at some point either.

The 1st player Flanno approached to poach when he started with us was Manu. I think you are right OT. There is a lot of Manu in Lawson.

 

[Old Timer]

The 1st player Flanno approached to poach when he started with us was Manu. I think you are right OT. There is a lot of Manu in Lawson.

When I had a look at his highlight reals I thought that S F probably thinks Sloane will struggle to make it so needs some extra cover across a few positions and Lawson potentially can adapt plus he is very rugged in all that he does whether attack or defence.

I will be watching his progression with great interest.

 

[maestro1]

When I had a look at his highlight reals I thought that S F probably thinks Sloane will struggle to make it so needs some extra cover across a few positions and Lawson potentially can adapt plus he is very rugged in all that he does whether attack or defence.

I will be watching his progression with great interest.

Sloan will surprise us all. If he bulks up , doesn't lose speed , learns of Gutho how to bring the ball back hard and fast , learns to talk more , defends like his life depends on it , he will become a fan favourite.

 

[Old Timer]

Sloan will surprise us all. If he bulks up , doesn't lose speed , learns of Gutho how to bring the ball back hard and fast , learns to talk more , defends like his life depends on it , he will become a fan favourite.

We will soon know.

I wish him no ill but am a long way from convinced about anything other than his pace.

It takes a special mentality to want to run through brick walls let alone repeatedly crash into them and have 200kgs trying to push your rib cage below ground level.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

I like the Ilias signing because he's from Five Dock (my home town) and he was a Dragons supporter as a kid, just like me.

And let me guess, your favourite player is now Ben cHunt?