Flanno's New Signings

[Dragon David]

Agree with everything you say. If Flano is fair dinkum I'm hoping he realizes before it is too late. Same reason contributed to Hooks demise.

Sounds good to me too. Except I want the less heftier Couchman twins to stay in the back row to better utilise their pace and skills. I see Halanaghu as a bookend with ball skills in the mould of the one that got away, AFB.

Just remember guys that the next two matches are trials and if Bird stuffs up and doesn't perform the way that Flanno is wanting him to, then come comp start against the Titans I'm sure that Bird might be left right out. Let's see what develops in the next couple of weeks.

 

[randomdragon]

Just remember guys that the next two matches are trials and if Bird stuffs up and doesn't perform they way that Flanno is wanting him to, then come comp start against the Titans I'm sure that Bird might be left right out. Let's see what develops in the next couple of weeks.

I don’t understand the bird hate. Give him a chance. If he doesn’t perform flano will drop him, if he does then zac will play wing and we have 2 elite wingers

 

[baggygreen man]

If Flano is fair dinkum I'm hoping he realizes before it is too late.

We may forgive him and not give him the Hook flick if he manages to turn his boy into the game manager we have lacked for past six years.

 

[baggygreen man]

I don’t understand the bird hate.

I do. He aint FG standard. He now has an old mate and former coach giving him a step up he does not deserve. Had hoped when Hook went so did nepotism.

 

[Dragonslayer]

I don’t understand the bird hate. Give him a chance. If he doesn’t perform flano will drop him, if he does then zac will play wing and we have 2 elite wingers

This is 100% correct.
Bird is an enigma, however, in previous seasons he had been overweight, unfit and uninspired. A fit, lean and inspired Bird would be a huge asset to our team. If he proves to remain as Bird of the last couple of seasons then yeah Flanno won't hesitate to drop him, a fact that Bird knows already.

There are too many options for someone to usurp him. And it's why we went after Tuipolotu.

Zac on the wing gives him more room, and adds a height advantage, which includes actually catching the ball. Something we have been creamed on so many times with a smaller winger like Feagai. It's a very smart move.

 

[SAP58]

This is 100% correct.
Bird is an enigma, however, in previous seasons he had been overweight, unfit and uninspired. A fit, lean and inspired Bird would be a huge asset to our team. If he proves to remain as Bird of the last couple of seasons then yeah Flanno won't hesitate to drop him, a fact that Bird knows already.

There are too many options for someone to usurp him. And it's why we went after Tuipolotu.

Zac on the wing gives him more room, and adds a height advantage, which includes actually catching the ball. Something we have been creamed on so many times with a smaller winger like Feagai. It's a very smart move.

He was 5-10kg overweight last year no wonder he had so many injuries. We will see on Saturday how much he has trimmed down & whether Flanno can get a better attitude from him including the arm grabbing in defence that he has done consistantly over the past couple of years due to being overweight, unfit & too slow as a result.

 

[dragon64]

This is 100% correct.
Bird is an enigma, however, in previous seasons he had been overweight, unfit and uninspired. A fit, lean and inspired Bird would be a huge asset to our team. If he proves to remain as Bird of the last couple of seasons then yeah Flanno won't hesitate to drop him, a fact that Bird knows already.

There are too many options for someone to usurp him. And it's why we went after Tuipolotu.

Zac on the wing gives him more room, and adds a height advantage, which includes actually catching the ball. Something we have been creamed on so many times with a smaller winger like Feagai. It's a very smart move.

I'm confident Flanno will bring out the best in a lot of these guys, what they have been lacking under the previous coaching. It's going to take time but like what was stated bird knows where he stands and I reckon we will see a completely different player in him during the year.

 

[rasaint]

I will be cheering Luc on ( subject to actually being signed). At the moment we need another good attacking backrower and Sua ( top class) and Luc together will be interesting. Also, Ben Hunt ( fab player) will be so much more confident.
Yes, Luc imo is not top class but could be. Please don’t pay overs ( $700k tops) Flanno and best wishes coach.

 

[True_Believer]

This is 100% correct.
Bird is an enigma, however, in previous seasons he had been overweight, unfit and uninspired. A fit, lean and inspired Bird would be a huge asset to our team. If he proves to remain as Bird of the last couple of seasons then yeah Flanno won't hesitate to drop him, a fact that Bird knows already.

There are too many options for someone to usurp him. And it's why we went after Tuipolotu.

Zac on the wing gives him more room, and adds a height advantage, which includes actually catching the ball. Something we have been creamed on so many times with a smaller winger like Feagai. It's a very smart move.

I think having Zac on the wing also gives him a good perspective of the position and what a winger needs from a centre. I would hope that might help him with his game at centre and how he plays with future wingers.

 

[Parko1310]

I think having Zac on the wing also gives him a good perspective of the position and what a winger needs from a centre. I would hope that might help him with his game at centre and how he plays with future wingers.

Great point

 

[TheRev]

I don't see the point in writing off players before we even begin.. just enjoy saturday and the tigers trial.. sweep out all the 'facts' from last year and lets see how they look fitter and faster and with a coach.

Also we will need to give them some space to work on their combinations... we arent going to have panthers oir storm like defence overnight.. but I am genuinely hoping for 50% better defence than 2023..

 

[SnowDragon]

Heard Luc‘s manager is wanting 900 for 4 yrs?

I know the first 2 need to be 700, so likely bs. Anything more should be at say 500, and our option

 

[Dragon David]

Heard Luc‘s manager is wanting 900 for 4 yrs?

I know the first 2 need to be 700, so likely bs. Anything more should be at say 500, and our option

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[Coffs dragon]

‘Astronomical’: Leilua’s $3.6m call stuns as two clubs circle; winner of May race revealed — Whispers

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At that price I hope he goes to the Raiders. His manager must be dreaming or a wanker!

 

[shiloh dc]

900K a season - WTF. This is a test of Flanno - we hire Leilua and we will be history.
Flanno - please say NO!
Will push the Manly Josh Schuster deal into silver position.

 

[justadragon]

At that price I hope he goes to the Raiders. His manager must be dreaming or a wanker!

I think his manager is dreaming and is a wanker !

 

[jak]

I think his manager is dreaming and is a wanker !

he would have to work harder to be a Wanker, he is way lower than that

 

[blacksafake]

This is 100% correct.
Bird is an enigma, however, in previous seasons he had been overweight, unfit and uninspired. A fit, lean and inspired Bird would be a huge asset to our team. If he proves to remain as Bird of the last couple of seasons then yeah Flanno won't hesitate to drop him, a fact that Bird knows already.

There are too many options for someone to usurp him. And it's why we went after Tuipolotu.

Zac on the wing gives him more room, and adds a height advantage, which includes actually catching the ball. Something we have been creamed on so many times with a smaller winger like Feagai. It's a very smart move.

He’s apparently dropped 10-12 kilos

 

[TheRev]

He’s apparently dropped 10-12 kilos

They are raving about Lawries physique also.. and apparently he was schmoozing the room at the opening event.. real leadership potential in there (we hope).

 

[musso]

Big year for Blake. He will be better around a more experienced pack.