Flanno's New Signings

[Phantom V]

The problem is $150,000 per season more headline is only $75,000 in his pocket. Yes, that’s a lot of money however compared to playing with mates and less driving I’d say it’s not enough, so you offer say $300,000 a season more and if it doesn’t work out we all complain he was paid to much. It’s not easy.

Exactly. Lot of variables. You’d have to be paying way overs and when you take him too far from home he might agitate in the future. He was always going to play with his mates under Benji

 

[Phantom V]

Maybe the plan of attack is to go for Doueihi to play as 5/8 for next year. Then in 26 he can replace Eisenheuth. In the meantime we just rotate some of the young forwards coming through in preparation for 26. Who knows.

 

[Jubilee]

Maybe the plan of attack is to go for Doueihi to play as 5/8 for next year. Then in 26 he can replace Eisenheuth. In the meantime we just rotate some of the young forwards coming through in preparation for 26. Who knows.

This is a workable idea. De Belin is also not far from his last contract. And Douehi is a big, mobile lad. Meantime, we can keep shopping for halves.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

one

LATU !!!!!!

2026

 

[RedVee]

one

LATU !!!!!!

2026

??? Huh ???

 

[Jubilee]

one

LATU !!!!!!

2026

If you mean Latu Fainu, he is already signed on a ridiculous contract.

‘Big risk’: Tigers slammed for ‘desperate’ $4m play for ‘unproven’ teenage brothers

‘Big risk’: Tigers slammed for ‘desperate’ $4m play for ‘unproven’ teenage brothers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[lombard]

If you mean Latu Fainu, he is already signed on a ridiculous contract.

‘Big risk’: Tigers slammed for ‘desperate’ $4m play for ‘unproven’ teenage brothers

‘Big risk’: Tigers slammed for ‘desperate’ $4m play for ‘unproven’ teenage brothers

www.foxsports.com.au

Plus turned up out of shape to training and was one of the 5 they slapped

 

[Mojo]

That's the problem, we don't know and never will know the in's and out's of recruiting. In this case it could have been a number of issues from both sides , but to put the blame of not getting him totally on Flanno is ludicrous.

Agree. There's no 'blame'. The Head Coach should be the person who decides which players are recruited. Flanno didn't table an offer. It's not a failure to not make an offer to someone and nor is it a failure to not increase an offer above what you think they're worth. Flanno appears to be incredibly rational to me and he must have nerves of steel. He'd be a great real estate buyers agent!
IMO our recruitment is looking very sensible and considered - with all grades in mind - after decades of dumb stuff.

 

[KogarahWarrior]

one

LATU !!!!!!

2026

Finau Latu, in our system?

 

[SEAT 1A]

Agree. There's no 'blame'. The Head Coach should be the person who decides which players are recruited. Flanno didn't table an offer. It's not a failure to not make an offer to someone and nor is it a failure to not increase an offer above what you think they're worth. Flanno appears to be incredibly rational to me and he must have nerves of steel. He'd be a great real estate buyers agent!
IMO our recruitment is looking very sensible and considered - with all grades in mind - after decades of dumb stuff.

Agree Mojo,

Using Lomax's money for Val and using Hunts money for Clint. Both upgrades at fullback and centre, both can play several positions and Val can kick.

Cap not out of shape.

Hopefully, Sele is fit for the start of next year and over his injuries, the twins resigned and a mentor for Sloan.

May was opportunistic. Still trust Flanno's judgement on players values and he was very keen on Val, Clint and Cook.

 

[Jubilee]

With Ilias apparently being signed, we can still try for Atkinson for 2026.

 

[Jubilee]

@ SEAT 1A

"with all grades in mind". That is the magic ingredient.

 

[RedVee]

With Ilias apparently being signed, we can still try for Atkinson for 2026.

What? When did that happen?

 

[Jubilee]

What? When did that happen?

I am jumping the gun, but Fox claims he has had a medical. Apologies if that gave you a shock.

 

[56to66]

We need a playermaker, how about this guy, https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EpwBmhhpw/
Mike Tyson had a successful comeback last weekend.

 

[Phantom V]

We need a playermaker, how about this guy, https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EpwBmhhpw/
Mike Tyson had a successful comeback last weekend.

It’s not out of the question but he just needs to come out of his shell

 

[nrlnrl]

I am jumping the gun, but Fox claims he has had a medical. Apologies if that gave you a shock.

As mentioned on another thread, just checking his physical status after 2024’s injury. Any club would do the same if merely interested in a player, but Dragons would make it even more of a priority with Ilias after the Volkman experience. I’m sure they’d do likewise with Doueihi if he’s still on their radar. Hunt’s playing future likely known by next week, that’s expected to have impact on player movement. (Not just at Dragons). Plenty more to occur in off-season with Roosters having plenty of cap space & spots to fill, plus others still fine tuning.

 

[TheRev]

One positive about an Ilias signing, is that finally Anasta will finally stop being a tosser... and we can watch 360 again.

 

[Jubilee]

Anasta will finally stop being a tosser...

It's a signing, not a miracle.