Graham as Packer replacement

[Get2dachopper!]

I think we should seriously consider bringing James Graham to the Dragons, for perhaps a 1-2 year deal.

- Graham is desperate to win an NRL title
- Vaughan is fantastic, but we still need a hard nosed no nonsense prop who has some mongrel when Packer leaves. Graham fits the bill.
- Grubs may pay a portion of his salary
- We can offer them Dugan; We don't want to pay him fullback money. They are desperate for a fullback.

I think its a win/win for both clubs.

 

[Gm5]

dugans gone to the sharks mate

 

[Get2dachopper!]

Opps, my bad (Dugan). Regardless, Dogs are possibly looking to offload Graham. Those rumours about him going to Newcastle have been around for a while.

 

[possm]

Graham could be coached to play Dragons forward footy. Why not Millward, doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[Old Timer]

We just got our backline moving and Widdop playing marquis football so we don't need a prop that plays as a second 5/8.

 

[Mark D]

Would have Graham in a heartbeat... Reckon our forwards would feed on his energy

 

[Crescent dragon]

Would have Graham in a heartbeat... Reckon our forwards would feed on his energy

We have our James Graham already, JDB, plays the same and absolutely loves the RED V

 

[possm]

Graham would be a great replacement for Packer. I'd feel would could keep up our forward dominance with Graham on board.

 

[getsmarty]

Graham would be a great replacement for Packer. I'd feel would could keep up our forward dominance with Graham on board.

Not for 1 mill per season. Bulldogs can pay 700 K and we make up the rest.

 

[Smurf]

At the right price -- yes

 

[possm]

Not for 1 mill per season. Bulldogs can pay 700 K and we make up the rest.

A two year deal at 600k would be fair. That's what we offered Packer.

 

[getsmarty]

A two year deal at 600k would be fair. That's what we offered Packer.

He's allegedly on 1 Mill back-ended like many of their players currently hence the "fire Sale" with clubs being offered their players left right and centre.

 

[Minh]

Graham is tough and a no nonsense player, of course we should target him if he's available....

 

[Minh]

Would take Graham in a heart beat if we paid Packer money and the Dogs compensate part of his 1 million dollar deal. Then re-sign Mann, Lafai and Milne and we have a premiership contender in 2018....

 

[possm]

He's allegedly on 1 Mill back-ended like many of their players currently hence the "fire Sale" with clubs being offered their players left right and centre.

The Dogs can pay anything over 600k. i'm sure a lot of it is TPA so they can make arrangements with his manager to continue the deal until contract ends. We only want him for 2 years and that suits him as he wants to return to the old dart.

 

[Outlaw Pete]

Graham will not leave Dogs.
Who is available from our usual source Canberra?
Actually do we get Canberra guys because of the kinda proximity to Wgong ?

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Whether Graham is the panacea to Packer's defection is subjective, one thing is clear; Saints will be one hard nosed prop short of being a premiership contender next year.

 

[GC Dragon]

Would love to have Graham but he is a million dollar player . I see Ashton Sims might be interested in returning . Wouldn't sign him as a replacement for Packer . But could replace Mose . He couldn't possibly offer us less than Mose has could he?

 

[FlameThrower]

This is biggest challenge...years ago I recall Gus Gould stating the Dragons had Prop Forwards dropping out of trees...now we seem to be scrambling to fill the gap.
Who do we have in lower grades that can step up quickly or does the Graham (or Prop X) from external for 2 years buy us time...
Worst case is we burn cash on an unwanted Prop n his twilight..

 

[Saints Forever]

If Des Hasler doesn't want to keep Graham, I would pass on him also.

Seems to be slowing down.

Sims or LAM to start in 2018.

My preference is to rotate Kerr or Lawrie together with Sele from the bench for the balance of the season.

The result will determine whether we need to splash out coin for an experienced front rower.