Hunt has asked for a release

[KogarahWarrior]

Banking. Because Hunt is a massive Banker.

I did hear that he's tight with his money...

 

[dannyt]

I know its very unlikely to happen but my wish if Hunt leaves this year is that we win the comp in 2025 or at least be highly competative. I can only dream of this happening so soon but cummon Flanno make it happen ! Please..

Your motivation for seeing the club successful is a massive FU to Hunt?

Fantastic! Vengeance is wonderful thing.

 

[Mojo]

Couldn't help myself: I've never believed that Hunt is that good; certainly not a 'superstar'.

33 people have played at halfback in the comp so far this year.

Hunt is 1st for tries (just) and offloads. He is third for try assists and tackle busts (he's clever and physically strong for his size).

In every other stat he's basically around the bottom of the top quartile (ie; good but not great).

He's 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively, for missed tackles, errors and penalties.

He doesn't kick goals - 21 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

He doesn't kick field goals - 13 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

Make of it what you will.

IMO - he is not a 'great' player at all and never has been. He's simply a very good, opportunistic, individual attacking player and quite a poor defender.

Really, no great loss IMO.

Gees, he's done well out of us though.

 

[SAP58]

Couldn't help myself: I've never believed that Hunt is that good; certainly not a 'superstar'.

33 people have played at halfback in the comp so far this year.

Hunt is 1st for tries (just) and offloads. He is third for try assists and tackle busts (he's clever and physically strong for his size).

In every other stat he's basically around the bottom of the top quartile (ie; good but not great).

He's 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively, for missed tackles, errors and penalties.

He doesn't kick goals - 21 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

He doesn't kick field goals - 13 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

Make of it what you will.

IMO - he is not a 'great' player at all and never has been. He's simply a very good, opportunistic, individual attacking player and quite a poor defender.

Really, no great loss IMO.

Gees, he's done well out of us though.

Great post, thanks for the stats tells a good story.

 

[dannyt]

NRL, ‘*unt’ & anti-tampering rules

Will they enforce this NRL guide?
I reckon they know it’s game wide.
If they catch Uncle Nick
Or Gus the big Prick
Their jobs will be pretty-well fried.

To be seen to be doing something
Hunt’s manager they did give a ring.
“To make you aware,
Amongst all this fanfare,
We hope no anti Tampering?”

What a piss-weak ‘beat’ on the drum.
I’ll show them how it is done.
I will never quit,
Nor take any shit.
I warned ya! I’m calling my Mum.

In limerick form:
There was a young halfback named Hunt
Who said to his CEO, most blunt
My manager says go
You can much more doe
Yes, I'm really that much of a can't finish the rest of that, sorry

 

[dannyt]

Couldn't help myself: I've never believed that Hunt is that good; certainly not a 'superstar'.

33 people have played at halfback in the comp so far this year.

Hunt is 1st for tries (just) and offloads. He is third for try assists and tackle busts (he's clever and physically strong for his size).

In every other stat he's basically around the bottom of the top quartile (ie; good but not great).

He's 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively, for missed tackles, errors and penalties.

He doesn't kick goals - 21 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

He doesn't kick field goals - 13 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

Make of it what you will.

IMO - he is not a 'great' player at all and never has been. He's simply a very good, opportunistic, individual attacking player and quite a poor defender.

Really, no great loss IMO.

Gees, he's done well out of us though.

Sounds like he'd make a pretty good 5/8

 

[Mojo]

Sounds like he'd make a pretty good 5/8

That's his position IMO.

 

[justadragon]

Good read here by the always sharp Mike Meahall Wood

Kill your darlings: Why Shane Flanagan’s first move at the Dragons should be to dump Ben Hunt

If Shane Flanagan wants to make a statement at St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt just gave him the perfect opportunity.

www.theroar.com.au

This should absolutely happen !!!

 

[justadragon]

If Hunt wants to win a comp with another team then he should ask Frizzell about that and see how it’s working out for him.

 

[Old Timer]

Couldn't help myself: I've never believed that Hunt is that good; certainly not a 'superstar'.

33 people have played at halfback in the comp so far this year.

Hunt is 1st for tries (just) and offloads. He is third for try assists and tackle busts (he's clever and physically strong for his size).

In every other stat he's basically around the bottom of the top quartile (ie; good but not great).

He's 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively, for missed tackles, errors and penalties.

He doesn't kick goals - 21 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

He doesn't kick field goals - 13 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

Make of it what you will.

IMO - he is not a 'great' player at all and never has been. He's simply a very good, opportunistic, individual attacking player and quite a poor defender.

Really, no great loss IMO.

Gees, he's done well out of us though.

Excellent summation
He is simply an individual that maximises opportunities for himself in attack and is bog average otherwise.
Not a team player, never was, never will be.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Good read here by the always sharp Mike Meahall Wood

Kill your darlings: Why Shane Flanagan’s first move at the Dragons should be to dump Ben Hunt

If Shane Flanagan wants to make a statement at St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt just gave him the perfect opportunity.

www.theroar.com.au

Dear Ben Hunt: Avoid cowardly act, lest your Dragons legacy be completely ruined

Hi Ben, a lifelong Dragons fan here, and guess what? I'm sick and tired, too. I was excited when Paul McGregor courted you on…

www.theroar.com.au

Both roar articles well researched and very well-articulated.
They sum up the overall views on this, and many other threads.
Though perhaps not Amone as a walk-in 5/8 starter - Can't be perfect!

 

[BLM01]

Couldn't help myself: I've never believed that Hunt is that good; certainly not a 'superstar'.

33 people have played at halfback in the comp so far this year.

Hunt is 1st for tries (just) and offloads. He is third for try assists and tackle busts (he's clever and physically strong for his size).

In every other stat he's basically around the bottom of the top quartile (ie; good but not great).

He's 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively, for missed tackles, errors and penalties.

He doesn't kick goals - 21 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

He doesn't kick field goals - 13 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

Make of it what you will.

IMO - he is not a 'great' player at all and never has been. He's simply a very good, opportunistic, individual attacking player and quite a poor defender.

Really, no great loss IMO.

Gees, he's done well out of us though.

Yep but he is our best player by a fair way and who can we get to replace him in the short term is the issue for us

 

[shazam]

This should absolutely happen !!!

Good article

 

[BLM01]

jesus Mark Levy now. He's even worse than Hooper

He is 100%spot on though
he articulated it much better than Hooper Hooper ‘s slander and he talks as if he is the guru of rugby league knowledge
You would not believe that he is never played the game

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Yep but he is our best player by a fair way and who can we get to replace him in the short term is the issue for us

I just see it as untenable now after his statements… supporters now all think he is a cock, and not someone who should be a captain of our club. Pull the Band-Aid off and get some money and/or player swap and let’s start the rebuild.

 

[TruSaint]

Dear Ben Hunt: Avoid cowardly act, lest your Dragons legacy be completely ruined

Hi Ben, a lifelong Dragons fan here, and guess what? I'm sick and tired, too. I was excited when Paul McGregor courted you on…

www.theroar.com.au

Both roar articles well researched and very well-articulated.
They sum up the overall views on this, and many other threads.
Though perhaps not Amone as a walk-in 5/8 starter - Can't be perfect!

Couple of good reads, thx.

I would like at add an article. Short one.

From myself to BennyBoy

" Dear Dragons Half / Qld Hooker

( say hi to DCE )

Thanks for uniting the fan base in a way I haven't seen since 2010.

Cheers,

TruSaint "

 

[Captain Apollo]

Fair enough. I didn't realise that about Latrell and Joey. As much as I hate to say it, the bloody roosters have been a well-run organisation for many years.

So is it Robinson that makes the calls between persevering with a young player or moving them on?

He get a sizeable say, but does not always get what he wants. For example when James Maloney came off contract during the 2015 season, Robinson wanted to keep him but then Recruitment Manager Peter O'Sullivan wanted to let him go and promote Jackson Hastings to the first grade line-up full time as a starter in his place. Ultimately the decision was made higher up to go with O'Sullivan. As far as I'm aware he get a big input but is not the final arbiter.

 

[Illusion]

Now here is a bloke that has appreciated his time playing his footy ...... I wish him all the best with his retirement ....... Wish Hunt was noble like him ...... https://www.zerotackle.com/veteran-hooker-quietly-makes-call-on-future-157720/amp/

 

[SEAT 1A]

‘Very uncomfortable’: Dragons want NRL to probe rivals’ dealings with Hunt

St George Illawarra will ask the NRL to investigate whether rival clubs have broken any rules in their approaches to disgruntled captain Ben Hunt.

www.smh.com.au

I would prefer to say "a contract is a contract" however, there not worth the paper they a written on. If a player can get more cabbage or is unhappy and all parties are happy, go for your life. It can be done, re Kerr.

As the Hunt affair, driven by Hunt, his manager and other teams plus the media salivating at the mouth, it's time the Dragons take an unusual stand.

Hunt only has a few years before he hangs the boots up. If the club wants to get nasty, receive the compensation and Ben doesn't play for two years and see how that goes for him.

Short term pain, stand him down until an investigation is complete, and compensation is given to the club and agree to the release.

It's truly bottom of the barrel stuff, can't see him playing again with the Red V so, get it sorted out as quickly as possible.

 

[St Tangles]

Couldn't help myself: I've never believed that Hunt is that good; certainly not a 'superstar'.

33 people have played at halfback in the comp so far this year.

Hunt is 1st for tries (just) and offloads. He is third for try assists and tackle busts (he's clever and physically strong for his size).

In every other stat he's basically around the bottom of the top quartile (ie; good but not great).

He's 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively, for missed tackles, errors and penalties.

He doesn't kick goals - 21 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

He doesn't kick field goals - 13 of the other 32 halfbacks have done - this year.

Make of it what you will.

IMO - he is not a 'great' player at all and never has been. He's simply a very good, opportunistic, individual attacking player and quite a poor defender.

Really, no great loss IMO.

Gees, he's done well out of us though.

He handles the ball more than most other 7's so his stats are probably worse as percentages