Hunt has asked for a release

[Mojo]

Agreed. Talks about signings but maybe he's struggling to come to terms that nobody wants to play with someone who demands the ball, throws hospital passes and generally is a massive sook

Exactly! Our ‘best player and captain’ - Every time I hear it I feel I’ll.

 

[Mojo]

They should test Kevvy Walters loyality by only accepting the trade if he trades his son Billy to us for the remainder of the season.

Is Kevvy willing to sacrifice his son to win a comp as a coach.

LOL. God said to Abraham ….

 

[Mojo]

Can we at least put Hunt in quarantine under a dome of silence while we sort this shit fight out? I’m so sick of seeing pictures of his dopey looking face and hearing his narcissistic drivel. Please just give us a break.

 

[jeffdragon]

We can utilise it by putting towards our pathways.... Or we can buy a shit load of cement and tell the players to harden the f**k up..

And we still haven't used the Cody Ramsay money for this year.
What are they waiting for.?

 

[mattchuot]

And we still haven't used the Cody Ramsay money for this year.
What are they waiting for.?

Probably for Flanno to be appointed and him to call the shots on recruitment. I rather wait and hold that money for Flanno to use than let Haran do whatever the f**k he does.

 

[SAP58]

And we still haven't used the Cody Ramsay money for this year.
What are they waiting for.?

Ryan Carr is all about the money that all he talks about when interviewed.

 

[Coffs dragon]

The Dragons need to be sympathetic to Ben’s family needs & welfare with his weather preference needs.
Grant him the immediate release to go play north in the “Queensland Cup” only for 2023. Teach the bastard a lesson.
2024-25 we should allow a NRL club swap in exchange for us securing a better GM /CEO with a backbone & fortitude.

 

[DragonBorn95]

HAHA WHO DONE THIS ON WIKI? 2023​

In round 11 of the 2023 NRL season, Hunt played his 300th first grade game in St. George Illawarra's 42-22 loss against North Queensland.[65] On 22 May, Hunt was selected by Queensland for game one of the 2023 State of Origin series.[66] In June, Hunt requested an immediate release from his St. George Illawarra contract. It was reported that Hunt, the sook, became unhappy after his daddy, head coach Anthony Griffin, was sacked by the club. Ben Hunt, let down the club and most importantly shown how he can also drop contracts just like he dropped the ball in the 2015 NRL Grand Final.

 

[dannyt]

HAHA WHO DONE THIS ON WIKI? 2023​

In round 11 of the 2023 NRL season, Hunt played his 300th first grade game in St. George Illawarra's 42-22 loss against North Queensland.[65] On 22 May, Hunt was selected by Queensland for game one of the 2023 State of Origin series.[66] In June, Hunt requested an immediate release from his St. George Illawarra contract. It was reported that Hunt, the sook, became unhappy after his daddy, head coach Anthony Griffin, was sacked by the club. Ben Hunt, let down the club and most importantly shown how he can also drop contracts just like he dropped the ball in the 2015 NRL Grand Final.

 

[SaintsLollieLegs]

Our Captain has no faith in the club. Our board and executive created a media story through incompetence when managing Griffin’s exit. For example, the Titans did the same but hardly a ripple in the media. This same group failed to recognise Hunt’s 300th match which was incomprehensible. They now reap what they have sown. Time to now tear up Hunt’s contract & look way way forward. So damn sick of St George Illawarra being the laughing stock of the NRL. I’ll keep turning up to sit in the same seats my family have had for 30+ years but with no expectations until maybe 2026. Thank you board and executive for your failing leadership! The culture of any group/organisation is the sum of its behaviours and at the top there needs to be acceptance of failure and learn some lessons. I assure you, I’m not giving up on my team…….but the club, I’m close.

 

[rasaint]

Hi All just a side question; are clubs allowed to ‘carry over’ a certain level of unspent cap money from year to year? I thought not but maybe there are some dispensations?

 

[jeffdragon]

Probably for Flanno to be appointed and him to call the shots on recruitment. I rather wait and hold that money for Flanno to use than let Haran do whatever the f**k he does.

I was under the impression that it had to be used this year.

 

[RedVee_8]

Hi All just a side question; are clubs allowed to ‘carry over’ a certain level of unspent cap money from year to year? I thought not but maybe there are some dispensations?

Sort of. They can pre load by signing a new player for the next two years say, but if any room in this years cap they can use that now to save some money from the next year.
So instead of 500, 500 they may convert that to 200,300, 500

 

[mattchuot]

Hi All just a side question; are clubs allowed to ‘carry over’ a certain level of unspent cap money from year to year? I thought not but maybe there are some dispensations?

Yes but I am not sure on the specific amount. In fact, Webb stated that the reason we let Kerr go immediately was to be able to carry his money over for next year. However, the dispensation we received for Ramsay has stipulations that we had to use it for this year and only for a player that plays his positions (wing/fb).

 

[getsmarty]

The NRL has a tanking problem – and the Ben Hunt saga proves it

St George Illawarra’s captain will hold crisis talks with the club on Monday, but the NRL has a bigger problem when top teams raid the best players from bottom feeders midway through the season.

www.smh.com.au

 

[mattchuot]

I was under the impression that it had to be used this year.

No you are correct about the dispensation for Ramsay needs to be used this year but chances are whoever we get will be a minimum of a 2 year contract which will affect Flanno. I think he would want a say in who that player is.

 

[St Tangles]

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If this is true and we have received nothing our club is piss weak​

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Dragons call emergency meeting over Hunt exit​

The Dragons have called an emergency meeting of all players and staff on Monday morning, where it is expected they will be told that skipper Ben Hunt is leaving the club.The decision will end weeks of discontent between Hunt and the Dragons after the star utility made the shock announcement that he wanted out.The Dragons were hoping that the decision to appoint the controversial Shane Flanagan as coach would sway Hunt to change his mind about quitting.But Hunt

has stubbornly refused to alter his stance and the Dragons are believed to have decided there is no point keeping a disgruntled player - even if he is their marquee man.Hunt is expected to play out this season with his former club, the Broncos, before signing a rich deal with the Titans for 2024 and beyond.Hunt's last game was Friday night's dismal home loss to the Warriors, in which television images after the match showed him sitting alone and unhappy in a corner of the dressing room.

Dragons dig heels in after emergency Hunt meeting

Club refusing to let skipper leave

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[Victoire]

On the contrary... from SMH

• 2023

Dragons block Ben Hunt’s release request​

ByMichael Chammas and Adam Pengilly​

June 26, 2023 — 10.01am
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The Dragons have told Ben Hunt he won’t be released from his contract and are expecting him to play on Thursday.

Hunt says he’s happy to stay at Dragons until end of season

Club powerbrokers held a meeting with the star and his management on Monday morning, deciding not to release him from his deal.

www.watoday.com.au

 

[St Tangles]

On the contrary... from SMH

• 2023

Dragons block Ben Hunt’s release request​

ByMichael Chammas and Adam Pengilly​

June 26, 2023 — 10.01am
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The Dragons have told Ben Hunt he won’t be released from his contract and are expecting him to play on Thursday.

The news I wanted to hear.
So many different reports.

 

[jeffdragon]

Take it as a man .
Get on with it for the rest of the year.