Jack de Belin

[steerlerbab]

Regarding JDB, South is the only club mentioned at this stage but South is under Salary cap pressure and that is why South let Hook sign with us. I heard this afternoon at 360 that Bennett may bring Euan Aitken from Dolphins. So if South wants JDB, then Bennett may have to let more players go to free up cash and space. And we can always counter offer during waiting period.

 

[Veteran Dragon]

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SOURCE JAMES BRACEY CHANNEL 9
James Bracey is reporting that Jack D will remain with us next year.

I hope this is true and with Jack missing those years it could extend his career.

 

[since77]

Whether we agree or disagree with the decisions Flanno is making - I've got to say that I love the way he isn't budging on contracts or the offers we're making. You either want to be here or you don't. Has to be good for our culture in the long term. And hopefully allows us to pounce if a big name comes onto the market.

 

[Slippery Morris]

What Flanno has shown as well is that if you perform well he will keep you. Saints could easily have not offered JDB a contract at all and nothing stops Saints from offering him another year next year if he performs well.

Flanno also seems to have some compassion when it comes to injury as well as Corey Allen was extended when Flanno could have just let him go. Jack should not be too concerned with the 1 year as he can still get another one after that if he continues to play like he is now and showing a good attitude.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

This is on Facebook.DRAGON FANS
SOURCE JAMES BRACEY CHANNEL 9
James Bracey is reporting that Jack D will remain with us next year.

I hope this is true and with Jack missing those years it could extend his career.

Flanagan has already recently stated that he expects De Belin to stay.

 

[justadragon]

Regarding JDB, South is the only club mentioned at this stage but South is under Salary cap pressure and that is why South let Hook sign with us. I heard this afternoon at 360 that Bennett may bring Euan Aitken from Dolphins. So if South wants JDB, then Bennett may have to let more players go to free up cash and space. And we can always counter offer during waiting period.

Also would south's really want JDB at his age, it looked like to me they had some quality young forwards coming through when they played Bronco's.

 

[SAP58]

What Flanno has shown as well is that if you perform well he will keep you. Saints could easily have not offered JDB a contract at all and nothing stops Saints from offering him another year next year if he performs well.

Flanno also seems to have some compassion when it comes to injury as well as Corey Allen was extended when Flanno could have just let him go. Jack should not be too concerned with the 1 year as he can still get another one after that if he continues to play like he is now and showing a good attitude.

Totally agree players should back themselves rather than take the easy option.

 

[John moz]

JD worth playing his days out a Dragon .
Both sides need to meet 50 50 he is a Dragon for life and after playing should be offered a position on our coaching staff.

 

[denis preston]

JD worth playing his days out a Dragon .
Both sides need to meet 50 50 he is a Dragon for life and after playing should be offered a position on our coaching staff.

What!!!

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Brad Arthur would be my target
Then JD

if Dean Young goes to Parra

Arthur to bring with him Talagi and his gun under19 NSW son who plays hooker to succeed Cookie and start off the bench 2026 or maybe earlier if Lids moves on part way thru 2025

 

[Crush]

Brad Arthur would be my target
Then JD

if Dean Young goes to Parra

Arthur to bring with him Talagi and his gun MSW son who plays hooker

Reckon Brad would want to come to dragons as an assistant coach under Flanno after just being a 10 year head coach?
Buckleys.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

I’m sure that it is not quite as black and white as that

Depends if he is happy to do it for this season and maybe next in Oz rather than going to the UK?

he might not want to go to the UK at all.

what other clubs would appoint Brad Arthur right now as head coach?

what club would Brad Arthur want to go to?

I can’t see him going to the Tigers

im guessing Dragons, Manly, Bulldogs, Tigers may sound Arthur out for an assistant coach role

many coaches head coaches have had to do the same due to family circumstances- Flano being one also that came back via a few roles

flano and Arthur can appear on the surface very similar characters and I can imagine many people thinking they may clash

But who we see in media conferences is very different to who these coaches tend to be behind the scenes

Bennett a perfect example

 

[Crush]

I’m sure that it is not quite as black and white as that

Depends if he is happy to do it for this season and maybe next in Oz rather than going to the UK?

he might not want to go to the UK at all.

what other clubs would appoint Brad Arthur right now as head coach?

what club would Brad Arthur want to go to?

I can’t see him going to the Tigers

im guessing Dragons, Manly, Bulldogs, Tigers may sound Arthur out for an assistant coach role

many coaches head coaches have had to do the same due to family circumstances- Flano being one also that came back via a few roles

flano and Arthur can appear on the surface very similar characters and I can imagine many people thinking they may clash

But who we see in media conferences is very different to who these coaches tend to be behind the scenes

Bennett a perfect example

There is no succession plan at Dragons, it’s clear Flano is a long term head coach for us.
With Brad, I don’t think he failed like a Trent Barrett or Jason Taylor type scenario where they couldn’t make it as head coaches and are now assistants.
Brad just needed a change, he’d had success with Parra but it just got stale, 10 years is a long time.
Highly doubt Brad would take an assistant role with no pathway just to pick up a paycheck.

 

[maestro1]

Brad Arthur's win percentage is very good. He couldn't Jag a premiership, most don't.

 

[Gareth67]

JD worth playing his days out a Dragon .
Both sides need to meet 50 50 he is a Dragon for life and after playing should be offered a position on our coaching staff.

What the f##k ! Easy there Moz , check with your missus if that is one tablet or two you should taking .

 

[FlickFlano]

Brad Arthur would be my target
Then JD

if Dean Young goes to Parra

Arthur to bring with him Talagi and his gun under19 NSW son who plays hooker to succeed Cookie and start off the bench 2026 or maybe earlier if Lids moves on part way thru 2025

we have already bought in our next hooker. No i am not talking about Cook.

 

[TheRev]

2025 Hooker is still a mystery to me.. someone needs to be there if Liddle &/or Cook go down, and someone needs to be the NSW Cup Hooker... Hjaltason is maybe the cup person or maybe he plays Flegg again, but he wont have an NRL contract of any sort if we needed him...

We still have atleast 1 Top30 spot to fill however to cover 6/7 and/or 9.. that will help.

I know we have something coming @SG level, but I feel like there is a big gap behind Cook/Liddle.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

we have already bought in our next hooker. No i am not talking about Cook.

Doggies?

 

[Mojo]

There is no succession plan at Dragons, it’s clear Flano is a long term head coach for us.
With Brad, I don’t think he failed like a Trent Barrett or Jason Taylor type scenario where they couldn’t make it as head coaches and are now assistants.
Brad just needed a change, he’d had success with Parra but it just got stale, 10 years is a long time.
Highly doubt Brad would take an assistant role with no pathway just to pick up a paycheck.

1. Work on a success plan
2. Consider succession plan once 1 has been completed.

 

[FlickFlano]

Doggies?

no idea .. heard we bought one but dont know who/from where