Flanno's New Signings

[NRLMad]

There is no need to move anyone .. RFM came to us because he didn’t want to become a full time middle .. Luc is an edge as well …

the pack is obvious now

5 middles - lawrie/jdb/sele/frank plus a spot to develop players with ie Fifita
2 staring edges - SuA and Leilua
1 bench utility forward who can play middle or edge - RFM or Eisenhuth

that is also a very good bunch of forwards

our spine is obviously our issue and any injury there will really hurt us .. it is where flano really needs to recruit .. our pack is quickly becoming one that a spine player would want to play behind.

We have a lock coming through just need time to get him there

We should sign that ex sharks hooker Michael something - what happened to him?

 

[Dragon David]

Dragons secure Luciano Leilua and extend Corey Allan

The St George Illawarra Dragons are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Luciano Leilua, who joins the team on a three-year deal, effective immediately.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[justadragon]

We should sign that ex sharks hooker Michael something - what happened to him?

We have a SOO hooker that wont play hooker

 

[Dragonsteve2]

Seems everyone, but me wants this bloke as our starting bookend. Will need a big improvement in consistency to get my vote . Betting had he been put on the market as Musgrove was he'd have also ended up in the Super League.. perhaps. Flanno take a look at Fifita or Tuitavake instead.

bg man, if Forumites got a vote at the selection table, the Dragons wouldn't even get half a team out on the paddock. Sua, Rava, maybe Luc, probably Liddle. Lomax, nah! Bird, nah! The "plodder" Lawrie, nah! Sloan, are you kiddin? Can't catch, can't pass, can't tackle! Possum would pick some of the best from other NRL clubs, the Uk or Jersey Flegg. Have I missed anyone who would get majority support? Sorry, forgot Frankie, "our starting bookend". What did Bennett say about listening to people sitting in the grandstand?

I do hope that Fifita and Tuitavake can become regular 1st graders here. But hopefully we have started a different era now where players must earn their spots and play consistently well to retain their spots.

 

[since77]

With the signing of Leilua I think it's safe to say that already Flanno has improved our squad over the off season with his recruiting. No big fish but everyone he's signed actually adds tangible value and while our depth is obviously very thin, there's no doubt our top 17 -20 players are stronger than they were heading into last season. There's even a chance our forward pack this year might have some bite to it.
I'm reasonably happy with what Flanno has done with this part of his coaching role so far.

 

[Parko1310]

With the signing of Leilua I think it's safe to say that already Flanno has improved our squad over the off season with his recruiting. No big fish but everyone he's signed actually adds tangible value and while our depth is obviously very thin, there's no doubt our top 17 -20 players are stronger than they were heading into last season. There's even a chance our forward pack this year might have some bite to it.
I'm reasonably happy with what Flanno has done with this part of his coaching role so far.

Agreed, now it's time to at the very least look pretty competitive on the field and show an identity in the way we play. More quality signings will then come..

 

[kit66]

We should sign that ex sharks hooker Michael something - what happened to him?

Ennis ? Shhh, Flanno might hear you.

 

[Draginzaaar]

bg man, if Forumites got a vote at the selection table, the Dragons wouldn't even get half a team out on the paddock. Sua, Rava, maybe Luc, probably Liddle. Lomax, nah! Bird, nah! The "plodder" Lawrie, nah! Sloan, are you kiddin? Can't catch, can't pass, can't tackle! Possum would pick some of the best from other NRL clubs, the Uk or Jersey Flegg. Have I missed anyone who would get majority support? Sorry, forgot Frankie, "our starting bookend". What did Bennett say about listening to people sitting in the grandstand?

I do hope that Fifita and Tuitavake can become regular 1st graders here. But hopefully we have started a different era now where players must earn their spots and play consistently well to retain their spots.

Aren't you sitting in the grandstand?

 

[possm]

On his performance in the cs he’s gotta be the 14.
Let’s see how he goes this week.

My problem with our halves combination is that Hunt insists on playing at 7. I think Kyle's best position would be at 7 and I'd like to see Marschke at 6. So Hunt to 9.

 

[Illusion]

The problem I have with our halves combination is that Hunt insists on playing at 7. In my opinion Kyle's best position would be at 7 and I'd like to see

Agree with you , Kyle can distribute and Hunt can play a more running game ......

 

[baggygreen man]

Flanagan does not appear to rate Tuitavake, Fifita, Chris T, Sione Finau and Savelio Tamale. All but one came on the last coaches watch. The guys he does rate, both on his watch, Eisenhuth and F-Mariner are over rated while Vili and Tui are better players imho.

 

[baggygreen man]

Who will our club replace Lomax with is the big question. Webb said he only wants a similar marquee like Zac, so who is on the market we can buy. Are we still targeting Wallaby Jordan Petaia?

 

[dragon thomo]

Nick Meany would be a good pick, can play centre or fullback plus goal kicks.
I would look at him for fullback. I also feel Sloane should not be our future fullback. He just will not put his body on the line

 

[Illusion]

Nick Meany would be a good pick, can play centre or fullback plus goal kicks.
I would look at him for fullback. I also feel Sloane should not be our future fullback. He just will not put his body on the line

Meaney would be a great pickup as for Sloan I would not get rid of him just yet ........ Still young give him a bit longer under Flanno then the punt him or he improves ......... The difference this year would have been a fit Corey Allan , he could have covered a few positions a bit like Meaney , hopefully he comes back soon ........ Also we had one of those players but let him go ........... Garrick ...........

 

[Illusion]

Who will our club replace Lomax with is the big question. Webb said he only wants a similar marquee like Zac, so who is on the market we can buy. Are we still targeting Wallaby Jordan Petaia?

Looks like the are going hard for the union guy ...... Is he any good as I haven't watched a game for years ......... Is this guy better than Lomax ??????

 

[thebigredv]

Looks like the are going hard for the union guy ...... Is he any good as I haven't watched a game for years ......... Is this guy better than Lomax ??????

Just hope he can sign before he can turn the tv on and watch us play. Don't want him changing his mind.

 

[Rod Coil]

Flanagan does not appear to rate Tuitavake, Fifita, Chris T, Sione Finau and Savelio Tamale. All but one came on the last coaches watch. The guys he does rate, both on his watch, Eisenhuth and F-Mariner are over rated while Vili and Tui are better players imho.

Disagree with this assessment.
It is Round 5 of his first year in charge.
I think more patience is required before determining who Flanno does or doesn’t rate.
It is already clear that his patience is thinning on previously protected species.

 

[baggygreen man]

The "plodder" Lawrie,

I know a former coach who says Blocka is the type of player every pack shud have. Plays well above his weight, not afraid to have a dig which can inspire others to do same.

 

[baggygreen man]

Is he any good

 

[thebigredv]

Some things are just worth trying. Imagine what he could be in league and the positivity this would bring to our club. Sometimes these things don't work out but this is worth putting a lot of resources behind. Get him, Turuva, a hooker and a prop to share in the healthy store of cash we have and we are on our way! Why does it always take forever for us to get it done??