Flanno's New Signings

[HenryTatana]

Agree, two more needed to go there if we want to sign 5 players ... we only have 3 spots ...
To me the likely ones are Rava/Fifita - noone will pick up Lawrie (we are stuck with that one)

Cake can go to the Super League and get stuck into the pork pies. Alternatively, he can can go the the Eels with the other half of the comedy duo.

 

[St.Brisbane]

Could/would Schuster play (an inferior) but still useful version of what Latrell does at centre? We need a game changer. Look at what Flanno has done with Suli

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Take Schuster at 6 , Kyle goes to 7 , Hunt goes back to Qld.

Let's hope this is the longer term plan for 2026.
We would be finally free of Hunt plus have $1M plus freed up in our salary cap.

 

[TheRev]

The more lightweight Schuster, if he can handle defending @ centre, then it could be a great acquisition, but if hes a pure pure 6.. which it seems he is.. its more of a gamble to bring him into the 30.. but... could be a real upgrade too... but id back Flanno who would know the kid to work it out.

 

[Saints Forever]

The more lightweight Schuster, if he can handle defending @ centre, then it could be a great acquisition, but if hes a pure pure 6.. which it seems he is.. its more of a gamble to bring him into the 30.. but... could be a real upgrade too... but id back Flanno who would know the kid to work it out.

I would prefer to wait for the junior halves to emerge or sign Talagi as a 6.

If Sloan’s defence improved out of sight I would trial him at 6 and play Allan at 1 until young Rumble is ready.

 

[Parko1310]

I'd be really hesitant about Schuster, very lazy player and never set the world alight. That said, you have to trust Flano and Schuster can definitely give us some x-factor. I hope the plan isn't to play him in the halves, he's definitely a lock. Centre is an interesting proposition too, he'd be a big body with the ability to do something a bit different, but I can't see that working - his decision making in defence would be, putting it kindly, questionable at best.

 

[dragon64]

I'd be really hesitant about Schuster, very lazy player and never set the world alight. That said, you have to trust Flano and Schuster can definitely give us some x-factor. I hope the plan isn't to play him in the halves, he's definitely a lock. Centre is an interesting proposition too, he'd be a big body with the ability to do something a bit different, but I can't see that working - his decision making in defence would be, putting it kindly, questionable at best.

The size of him could be good in the centres beside suli, a couple of hard, fast running centres could work wonders for us

 

[TheRev]

I would prefer to wait for the junior halves to emerge or sign Talagi as a 6.

If Sloan’s defence improved out of sight I would trial him at 6 and play Allan at 1 until young Rumble is ready.

We are trying hard to get Talagi... he has the huge advantage of being our most likely longterm 1 or 6.. even if he comes to play centre initially... rly strengthens our squad.

But I think we can do better than Allan and Rumble is no guarantee at all of making it.. now that Sloan is officially dropped we can potentially sign fullbacks also.

 

[redv13]

We are trying hard to get Talagi... he has the huge advantage of being our most likely longterm 1 or 6.. even if he comes to play centre initially... rly strengthens our squad.

But I think we can do better than Allan and Rumble is no guarantee at all of making it.. now that Sloan is officially dropped we can potentially sign fullbacks also.

My gut says Talagi isn’t coming and just stringing Saints along to get more leverage for himself against Parra and the others

 

[Phantom V]

100% it’s a perfect fit. I really want to see Schuster back at his best in the red v and Shane has proven he can get the best out of players.

Could be some truth to the rumour. He’s a similar type player to Wade Graham and he went really well under Flanno

 

[blacksafake]

Could be some truth to the rumour. He’s a similar type player to Wade Graham and he went really well under Flanno

Graham had a lot more ticker than him though.

 

[Runner]

Graham had a lot more ticker than him though.

If Flano can get him in the right head space he could be a really good buy. Suli also had a poor attitude but has really come on So hopefully Schuster can do the same.

 

[John moz]

Katoni Staggs 2026

 

[Dragon David]

Katoni Staggs 2026

I'm with you on this one John.

Just saw him score a blinder against the Dogs this arvo and he almost won the game against us when he scored a double and probably set a try up too in that game. Overall he has strength and speed and shows no fear. If he is free to negotiate in November, we should go all out and sign him up.

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[Lennyb]

The St George Board don’t masquerade as billionaires LennyB.

We need strong private investment, not some old dude that lives half a world away and has his head stuck up his clacker.

Billionaires dont give free lunches, especially succulent chinese meals to bafoons.

Once the St George board is replaced with competant persons, things will happen. Just time and patience as the main culprits will not stand down. That is for certain.

 

[Mojo]

I'm with you on this one John.

Just saw him score a blinder against the Dogs this arvo and he almost won the game against us when he scored a double and probably set a try up too in that game. Overall he has strength and speed and shows no fear. If he is free to negotiate in November, we should go all out and sign him up.

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Great footballer.

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

Katoni Staggs 2026

Downgrade on Lomax and will cost even more.
I wouldn't be too keen.

Not sure if he has been injured but he really hasn't delivered on his promise.

 

[possm]

The more lightweight Schuster, if he can handle defending @ centre, then it could be a great acquisition, but if hes a pure pure 6.. which it seems he is.. its more of a gamble to bring him into the 30.. but... could be a real upgrade too... but id back Flanno who would know the kid to work it out.

Players need to be super fit to play at their best. Get Schuster super fit, move K Flannigan to 7, and we will have a good halves pairing.

 

[Gardenia]

We are trying hard to get Talagi... he has the huge advantage of being our most likely longterm 1 or 6.. even if he comes to play centre initially... rly strengthens our squad.

But I think we can do better than Allan and Rumble is no guarantee at all of making it.. now that Sloan is officially dropped we can potentially sign fullbacks also.

What have I missed? Is Sloan dropped?

 

[Gardenia]

My gut says Talagi isn’t coming and just stringing Saints along to get more leverage for himself against Parra and the others

Agree. I have had this feeling for a while re Talagi.