Flanno's New Signings

[Mojo]

I think the limited signings since Flanno have been spot-on. I’m actually glad we missed AFB (and I’m also glad Ryles reneged). We still have a few spots to fill, for sure. Build a team first. ‘Stars‘ will be attracted - or, preferably, will emerge.
‘Build it and they will come’.

 

[justadragon]

I think people forget what actually happened.
Hunt said he hoped that the board would back in his friend, Anthony Griffin, because they were building and he didn’t want to “start again”
Then they fired Griffin and Hunt asked for a release shortly after.
That’s it, that’s all. It’s personal.

it may have been personal Crush. But he allowed it to become very public. Notwithstanding he was also the club captain.

 

[Dragon David]

Me to Dave but I don’t put too much faith into trial games. They tend to give me false hope.

Yes, justa. My Saints bro reminded me of this but would like to see us doing things better than previously is what I am looking forward to.

 

[possm]

I've got a feeling this kid could be a good signing for us.
I guess time will tell.

His signing is a desperate gamble, as many before him. Luckily this time he is only signed for one season.

I only HOPE he turns out to be something special!

 

[matPORTS]

Panthers possibly to squeeze Luke Garner & Zac Hosking.

Hosking is already being heavily courted by the Raiders (for 2025).

Garner is a no nonsense back rower who got his start under Ivan Cleary during his short stint as Tigers coach. Could be very handy on a conservative deal (1-2 years) during this early part of the Shane Flannagan re-build.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Luke Garner would be a pretty handy signing so to Zack Hosking. This is probably what Flanno is waiting to see, clubs all of a sudden looking to release some solid players to balance their books to retail juniors.

 

[Parko1310]

Panthers possibly to squeeze Luke Garner & Zac Hosking.

Hosking is already being heavily courted by the Raiders (for 2025).

Garner is a no nonsense back rower who got his start under Ivan Cleary during his short stint as Tigers coach. Could be very handy on a conservative deal (1-2 years) during this early part of the Shane Flannagan re-build.

One of the best hole runners in the competition. Underrated player. If we land Luki and retain Su'a, I'm not sure we'd need him though. Although, quality depth is always good, and Garner played a fair bit of reserves for the premiers last season. Maybe move Jack Bird on (don't take up mutual option) and get Garner in. If we can manage to sign up Luki and re-sign Su'a, I'd be really comfortable with our second row depth having Luki, Garner and Ryan Couchman competing for a spot on the opposite edge of Su'a.

 

[Slippery Morris]

All the Luki talk seems to have gone away so I feel he is more or less staying in Qld.

 

[Parko1310]

All the Luki talk seems to have gone away so I feel he is more or less staying in Qld.

Maybe, maybe not. He's got a lot of competition up in Nth Qld for second row spots. It makes sense for him to move on if he wants to further his career and really show what he can do. He's good enough to start at back row in the NRL, he shouldn't be on the bench or playing reserves. It's gone quiet because Flanagan said he was going to shut up. You have to remember how much control Flanno has over what does and doesn't get published in the media because of his relationships developed over the last few years with journos. It's the same reason the media haven't beat us up this off season like they absolutely loved doing last year.

 

[Victoire]

So we went all in for Dearden and lost, we didn't land Welsby, and we probably won't land Manu. Presumably we're in the market for a half/five-eighth and looking to make a big splash there. Here's who I think we should go for:

Jonah Pezet.

Not a big name, not a rep player at all, but a possible investment in the future and maybe even a Nicho Hynes-esque signing. Storm have both Munster and Hughes signed long term (and they're both vice captains of the club) so if he wants an opportunity he needs to look elsewhere (like Hynes did). He was a superstar at junior level, in his limited appearances at NRL level he's looked classy, and we'll likely see even more of him this year given he had a collarbone injury during the origin period in 23. Take the punt. Offer him Hynes money. He isn't off contract next year unfortunately so something will need to be done behind the scenes but give it a crack imo.

 

[steerlerbab]

Luai signing with Tigers may result in Tigers letting one or two of Sullivan, Finau or Doueihi go for 2025 season according to

Wests Tigers have FINALLY landed their marquee signing. Now Benji has a $6m puzzle to solve

Tigers FINALLY landed their marquee signing. Now Benji has a $6m puzzle to solve

www.foxsports.com.au

I think Finau would be a great replacement for Hunt when he finishes with us.

 

[Victoire]

Flanno's newbies on deck

Ron Volks

Allan

Eisenhuth

Flanno Jr

Sele

 

[getsmarty]

Flanno's newbies on deck

Ron Volks

Allan

Eisenhuth

Flanno Jr

Sele

Thanks for posting @Victoire

Squad straight back to work for season 2024

The players haven't wasted any time jumping straight back into it after the holiday break.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[getsmarty]

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[getsmarty]

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A complete list of NRL players who are off contract at the end of the 2024 rugby league season.

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[Illusion]

Flanno's newbies on deck

Ron Volks

Allan

Eisenhuth

Flanno Jr

Sele

Sloan looks a bit bulkier ......

 

[justadragon]

Thanks for posting @Victoire

Squad straight back to work for season 2024

The players haven't wasted any time jumping straight back into it after the holiday break.

www.dragons.com.au

I read in a thread somewhere that Sloan wouldnt be ready for the Charity shield, I think he looks ok in these photos and seems to have bulked up a bit.

 

[Saints Forever]

Bath’s Babes mark 2

 

[Saints Forever]

Bath’s Babes mark 2

Step 1, the players look fitter already

Step 2, Flanno will work hard on motivation and discipline

Step 3, every side will underestimate us …….

 

[blacksafake]

So we went all in for Dearden and lost, we didn't land Welsby, and we probably won't land Manu. Presumably we're in the market for a half/five-eighth and looking to make a big splash there. Here's who I think we should go for:

Jonah Pezet.

Not a big name, not a rep player at all, but a possible investment in the future and maybe even a Nicho Hynes-esque signing. Storm have both Munster and Hughes signed long term (and they're both vice captains of the club) so if he wants an opportunity he needs to look elsewhere (like Hynes did). He was a superstar at junior level, in his limited appearances at NRL level he's looked classy, and we'll likely see even more of him this year given he had a collarbone injury during the origin period in 23. Take the punt. Offer him Hynes money. He isn't off contract next year unfortunately so something will need to be done behind the scenes but give it a crack imo.

Mentioned this before but better clubs than us have spoken to him in recent years but apparently he’s more than happy learning his craft under Bellamy etc & biding his time.