Jason Taumalolo

[Mojo]

f**king hell
I think I need a Chardonnay after that

For the record I’m not death-riding Flanagan I am merely expressing my contempt for and intense dislike of him
and I don’t and never did consider him a good coach either.

If he succeeds so be it if he fails so be it but for all the hype thus far he better come up with something on the paddock real quick because it won’t be me giving it to him this forum will eat him alive.

I still maintain it’s a shoddy interim deal for the anointed one in waiting and IMO Flanagan capitulated on that score but got his son across as part of it.

If it looks like shit, smells like shit, feels like shit fair chance it is.

I actually agree with you OT regarding the extremely hideous history of the Danks episode in NRL history and Flanno‘s responsibility and involvement for it and in it. I really struggled to accept his appointment as our current coach. I’m glad we didn’t go down the Ryles path and I’m also glad we didn‘t end up with Des. Flanno is a done deal and, despite his past, I think he’s the best Head Coach we could have recruited at the time. He’s now got the blowtorch on his belly and so does Kyle, that’s for sure - and so they both should have.
To-date I think Flanno has done well with the farewells and welcomes to the squad. The make-or-break / proof of the pudding is only a week or two away.

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

I actually agree with you OT regarding the extremely hideous history of the Danks episode in NRL history and Flanno‘s responsibility and involvement for it and in it. I really struggled to accept his appointment as our current coach. I’m glad we didn’t go down the Ryles path and I’m also glad we didn‘t end up with Des. Flanno is a done deal and, despite his past, I think he’s the best Head Coach, we could have recruited at the time. He’s now got the blowtorch on his belly and so does Kyle, that’s for sure - and so they both should have.
To-date I think Flanno has done well with the farewells and welcomes to the squad. The make-or-break / proof of the pudding is only a week or two away.

Well said.

 

[justadragon]

f**king hell
I think I need a Chardonnay after that

For the record I’m not death-riding Flanagan I am merely expressing my contempt for and intense dislike of him
and I don’t and never did consider him a good coach either.

If he succeeds so be it if he fails so be it but for all the hype thus far he better come up with something on the paddock real quick because it won’t be me giving it to him this forum will eat him alive.

I still maintain it’s a shoddy interim deal for the anointed one in waiting and IMO Flanagan capitulated on that score but got his son across as part of it.

If it looks like shit, smells like shit, feels like shit fair chance it is.

Stop bitching and get back on the Bus !!!

 

[justadragon]

Just wait for our 1st loss, the flanno death-rider crew will march as one down a virtual Princes Highway.

Flanno is already miles ahead of our other coaches with his one simple comment during the scrimmage with Manly " F%$king tackle !!,,,,,,,,, its not a game of touch " !!!!

 

[Mojo]

Flanno is already miles ahead of our other coaches with his one simple comment during the scrimmage with Manly " F%$king tackle !!,,,,,,,,, its not a game of touch " !!!!

Defence coach must really be getting the message through.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Telegraph headline reporting Taumalolo knocked back poaching bid from Dragons.
Haven’t posted link as I don’t subscribe to that fodder

 

[justadragon]

Telegraph headline reporting Taumalolo knocked back poaching bid from Dragons.
Haven’t posted link as I don’t subscribe to that fodder

It was worth maybe a shot, but why would he leave regardless of what the cowboys club may want, and i would be against paying millions just to get him here.

 

[Saints Forever]

Telegraph headline reporting Taumalolo knocked back poaching bid from Dragons.
Haven’t posted link as I don’t subscribe to that fodder

Past his best

we don’t need any tourists

 

[SnowDragon]

JT is a great player, and could help lead us. However, unless he takes a short hiatus to boxing, or the cows think it’s worth paying 400k/yr for 4 years, then the cost is just too high, and the time frame too long. Adding some pressure however will make it difficult to keep everyone for them

 

[maestro1]

I have a problem with the headline from the Fox reporter.
It should clearly have focused on him staying in Townsville but the contempt for us at the moment has a headline of "Dragons miss out on another superstar". Flanno made an enquiry. I would be disappointed if he didn't. That should not have been the focus of the story. However, they are shit journos who rely on the massive popularity of our club for click bait type journalism

 

[Mojo]

I have a problem with the headline from the Fox reporter.
It should clearly have focused on him staying in Townsville but the contempt for us at the moment has a headline of "Dragons miss out on another superstar". Flanno made an enquiry. I would be disappointed if he didn't. That should not have been the focus of the story. However, they are shit journos who rely on the massive popularity of our club for click bait type journalism

They’re not journalists. They’re gossip rag writers. More than half of them can’t even spell.

 

[Gardenia]

They’re not journalists. They’re gossip rag writers. Mor3 than half of them can’t even spell.

Yes, there is definitely an Agenda there.

It is so obvious now that it doesn't even bother me anymore.

Surely everyone can see the lack of professionalism.

 

[Gardenia]

Missing out on JT is the best thing that could happen to us. I have no idea why they would even offer him a deal. Why help out other teams with their cap? Them having to keep him means we can go after their young guns.

 

[Gardenia]

I actually agree with you OT regarding the extremely hideous history of the Danks episode in NRL history and Flanno‘s responsibility and involvement for it and in it. I really struggled to accept his appointment as our current coach. I’m glad we didn’t go down the Ryles path and I’m also glad we didn‘t end up with Des. Flanno is a done deal and, despite his past, I think he’s the best Head Coach we could have recruited at the time. He’s now got the blowtorch on his belly and so does Kyle, that’s for sure - and so they both should have.
To-date I think Flanno has done well with the farewells and welcomes to the squad. The make-or-break / proof of the pudding is only a week or two away.

Oh look, I cannot lie, I like him.

I know he only took this job due to no one else probably wanted him and he wants to get back into head coaching and prove himself. And we were desperate.

But I'll take it. And we should enjoy it while we have him.

Agree that he is a stop gap waiting for nepo baby to take the reins. So, he got a deal for his son.
Good on him!

 

[Gardenia]

Just wait for our 1st loss, the flanno death-rider crew will march as one down a virtual Princes Highway.

Yes he has already said he fully expects the "Eff off Flanno" signs to be up at games before too long.

Surely we are better then that

 

[Gardenia]

Old timer obviously feels very strongly about this, and he is entitled to his opinion. I hold a different view, however full disclosure I do not recall the peptides incident so it is not even in my mind.
I think though he has done his time and says he has learnt from the incident. Surely the board vetted him to see if he had contrition.

 

[Dragon David]

Old timer obviously feels very strongly about this, and he is entitled to his opinion. I hold a different view, however full disclosure I do not recall the peptides incident so it is not even in my mind.
I think though he has done his time and says he has learnt from the incident. Surely the board vetted him to see if he had contrition.

I have also posted this on the "Coach Flanno" thread -

Shane Flanagan vows to restore reputation and coach in NRL again

Former Cronulla mentor Shane Flanagan is resolved to returning to the NRL coaching ranks one day despite being blocked from holding a head coaching job for the next two years.

www.theguardian.com

 

[BLM01]

Old timer obviously feels very strongly about this, and he is entitled to his opinion. I hold a different view, however full disclosure I do not recall the peptides incident so it is not even in my mind.
I think though he has done his time and says he has learnt from the incident. Surely the board vetted him to see if he had contrition.

And more importantly the governing body if the game..

 

[Trifili13]

Missing out on JT is the best thing that could happen to us. I have no idea why they would even offer him a deal. Why help out other teams with their cap? Them having to keep him means we can go after their young guns.

Agree. The Cows problem is they are stuck with JT at $1m pa for another 4 years and it hampers them to retain their younger brigade of players. You either say I will take JT at $500k pa and they chip in the rest or target their young guns with the cash we have with an offer they can't refuse.

 

[Lennyb]

Yes, there is definitely an Agenda there.

It is so obvious now that it doesn't even bother me anymore.

Surely everyone can see the lack of professionalism.

Lazy journos and realestate agents use AI. Wont be long till you cant tell.