Flanno's New Signings

[justadragon]

Unfortunately the top teams will vote against any draft or points system as it would impact their ability to stockpile talent at a cheap price given the "winning culture" of their clubs while poorer teams like us offer overs and still can't attract anyone decent.

If the NRL wanted to implement the draft with certain conditions for the benefit of the game , then those clubs would have no say. Its just atm certain clubs tend to hold all the playing cards at NRL Central, and we are not one of them.

 

[Dragon David]

If the NRL wanted to implement the draft with certain conditions for the benefit of the game , then those clubs would have no say. Its just atm certain clubs tend to hold all the playing cards at NRL Central, and we are not one of them.

It is obvious that these clubs holding the cards will not agree with a draft system. We have to bat on as per the current NRL Operations Rules. Clubs like the Dragons just grin and bear it and go with the flow. To become successful is the thing that the Dragons needs to work really hard on and then that might transfer to us being a force to be reckoned with and so we live in hope like always but if for the past 12 years we have not achieved much, then I really can't see much change in the next decade. It all goes back to who is running the Dragons.

 

[Mojo]

It is obvious that these clubs holding the cards will not agree with a draft system. We have to bat on as per the current NRL Operations Rules. Clubs like the Dragons just grin and bear it and go with the flow. To become successful is the thing that the Dragons needs to work really hard on and then that might transfer to us being a force to be reckoned with and so we live in hope like always but if for the past 12 years we have not achieved much, then I really can't see much change in the next decade. It all goes back to who is running the Dragons.

Just as I thought - it's all Ben's fault.

 

[RedVee_8]

If the NRL wanted to implement the draft with certain conditions for the benefit of the game , then those clubs would have no say. Its just atm certain clubs tend to hold all the playing cards at NRL Central, and we are not one of them.

They did want to implement a draft. The players (Terry Hill) challenged it in court, and won. Hence no draft.

 

[Captn]

Lobster boy, always himself first!
I do hear however that Flanno is personally interviewing young ens regarding contracts so maybe the red V ship is in good hands. The only light at the moment in view of the depressing silence of no signings.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Lobster boy, always himself first!
I do hear however that Flanno is personally interviewing young ens regarding contracts so maybe the red V ship is in good hands. The only light at the moment in view of the depressing silence of no signings.

Flanagan did say 2/3 signings before Christmas.
Like everyone else here, I am hoping there is an announcement of least one new signing very soon.
Even a new rumour in the media linking us to a potential signing would be better than the sounds of silence we are all being put through on a daily basis. Plus would be something to give us all some short term hope.

 

[justadragon]

They did want to implement a draft. The players (Terry Hill) challenged it in court, and won. Hence no draft.

yep agree RedVee8, but I think the environment for the game has changed quite significantly since that challenge. I believe that now we are almost a 2 tier comp that the NRL would have very good grounds to implement a draft system.

 

[Illusion]

Flanagan did say 2/3 signings before Christmas.
Like everyone else here, I am hoping there is an announcement of least one new signing very soon.
Even a new rumour in the media linking us to a potential signing would be better than the sounds of silence we are all being put through on a daily basis. Plus would be something to give us all some short term hope.

I'd be so happy for a Dearden , Hunt swap ......... That gets rid of one of our biggest problems ..........

 

[RedVee_8]

yep agree RedVee8, but I think the environment for the game has changed quite significantly since that challenge. I believe that now we are almost a 2 tier comp that the NRL would have very good grounds to implement a draft system.

They have to get the RLPA on side for the next CPA. Not sure that is likely.

 

[Illusion]

Days go by , have we signed anyone yet ........

 

[This Year?]

 

[shiloh dc]

The talent Pool is empty!

 

[justadragon]

They have to get the RLPA on side for the next CPA. Not sure that is likely.

If the RLPA dont want to get onboard for the longevity and standard of the game, then piss off and dont play at all and dont get your big bucks. There will always be players wanting to play and until we break this elite club preferential treatment then the lower placed clubs will suffer.

 

[Dragon David]

I'm really hoping that Flanno can get our spine looking better than what it is. We probably at the moment have the worst spine. We need a great spine plus a couple of tough forwards front and edge.

 

[FlickFlano]

Go the Dragons

 

[SnowDragon]

1 - Coaching makes a difference!
2 - fitness makes a difference!
3 - player effort and commitment makes a huge difference!

all these can change.

talent is critical. So many comments on our player quality, which is of course important, but I wonder what we will get out of the team when we change points 1-3 above?

like many here I’m hopefuL, and I’ll give Flanno time, I’ll trust him. Why? Because he has been there, because when I listen to him I become hopefully, because he seems to both understand the game and be able to motivate his players, and because changing coaches regularly doesn’t work. he needs time, he needs support. I’m hoping for top 8 next year, but I’ll be judging Flanno on more than the ladder position, and I’ll be giving him time.

 

[blacksafake]

1 - Coaching makes a difference!
2 - fitness makes a difference!
3 - player effort and commitment makes a huge difference!

all these can change.

talent is critical. So many comments on our player quality, which is of course important, but I wonder what we will get out of the team when we change points 1-3 above?

like many here I’m hopefuL, and I’ll give Flanno time, I’ll trust him. Why? Because he has been there, because when I listen to him I become hopefully, because he seems to both understand the game and be able to motivate his players, and because changing coaches regularly doesn’t work. he needs time, he needs support. I’m hoping for top 8 next year, but I’ll be judging Flanno on more than the ladder position, and I’ll be giving him time.

Good post @SnowDragon

 

[Slippery Morris]

Great post @SnowDragon

I also feel Flanno is no 1 trick pony like we have had under the previous coaches. He actually looks to have game plans that pinpoint weakness in the opposition and that is so crucial in coaching. He will get the best out of the players because of this. I am really looking forward to seeing how they play as a team next season. To beat a Bellamy coached Storm in a GF with a spine of Munster, Cronk and Smith is not easy and should never be taken for granted. The fact he did so is hugely impressive.

 

[Nanadragon]

Telegraph reporting we have signed Tom Eisenhuth, apparently beat Penrith for his signature.

 

[saints4ever]

wow...