JDB

[JackDeBelinFan]

There’s probably only one coach in the NRL who could maybe squeeze something out of Sloan and thats Bennett. But Bennett still won’t be able to go out and catch the ball, finish off the tries or make the tackles. Maybe the NRL is just the wrong competition for him and there’s no shame in that. Go to England and have fun would be my advice.

agree, and he could cash in on it, like sloany a player of hes speed he would make some good money if he headed to england

 

[Dragon David]

Just Yahoo news yesterday speculating that Sloan would be an ideal candidate for the storm who like to sign speedsters then turn them into wingers DD.
I'd include the link but I don't know how cause I don't do social media too well but if you google Tyrell Sloan it comes up right below his details.

Thanks KK. If there was someone who could get Sloan to become a mbetter all round player it will be Bellamy or even Bennett. What Sloan needs to do is build up more and practise, practise and practise things like catching the high balls, tackling effectively, toughening up and resent being rag dolled.

Rugby league is a game that you cannot run away from being hurt. Just got to put up with the pain.

Bellamy will let Sloan know if he isn't doing stuff right and won't mince words that's for sure. Same as Bennett but with a bit more decorum.

It will be very interesting to see where he ends up and to see how he is travelling if he of course gets to play first grade again.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

On it's own, the JDB decision doesn't look unreasonable. He's 34, his best years are behind him, and we have young forwards coming through. But then you look at our other recruitment decisions. Gutho, Klemmer, Cookie, all over 30 with their best years behind them. Ilias - was playing reserves for the bunnies, had a broken leg, and was unwanted by Wayne Bennett. Val Holmes - good player but only performs in big matches like finals and SOO. Guler - could still be OK I suppose but hasn't done anything yet. Bottom line - I have no faith in any of the recruitment decisions being made. They're all crap.

 

[getsmarty]

Dragons to part ways with Jack de Belin at end of 2025

The Dragons would like to announce that 2025 will be long-serving forward Jack de Belin’s final season in the Red V.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Draginzaaar]

On it's own, the JDB decision doesn't look unreasonable. He's 34, his best years are behind him, and we have young forwards coming through. But then you look at our other recruitment decisions. Gutho, Klemmer, Cookie, all over 30 with their best years behind them. Ilias - was playing reserves for the bunnies, had a broken leg, and was unwanted by Wayne Bennett. Val Holmes - good player but only performs in big matches like finals and SOO. Guler - could still be OK I suppose but hasn't done anything yet. Bottom line - I have no faith in any of the recruitment decisions being made. They're all crap.

Look, lots say he is our best player. But apparently, he doesn't inspire other plays to excel. Why not? Wouldn't they be saying 'look at JDB, let's go with him'.

 

[getsmarty]

Add another name to the list of stalwart players f*cked over by this club - John Chapman, Steve Edge, Steve Morris, Brett Morris, Lance etc etc and now JdB.
Every day it gets harder to give a flying one about the future Sharks feeder club that I've supported all my life.
Rust in Pieces, St George.

I agree with you in regards to it gets harder to continue supporting the club ...
That being said, I wouldn't put Jack in the same basket as Morris etc.

The Club stood by Jack a few years ago when he was stood down.
It would have been Great for him to remain a one club player, but not at the expense of the young guys coming through .
He is 34 years old....we keep him and lose one of the younger players and everybody is up in arms.

The biggest problem is the people who have been around for ages and seemingly serving their own self interests.
The club needs a broom put through it at Board level....We have all been saying this for years.

Unfortunately, I just cannot see it happening... We will continue to just be making up the numbers...zero ambition ...it is really quite sad....rinse spin repeat year after year since Bennett left.

I unfortunately have lost the passion...the club has killed it for me....

Just not worth the angst it brings.... very little satisfaction watching games anymore....

We the supporters pay for memberships...they have offered us little over the last 12 years....

Price , McGregor coach for 7 &1/2 years ...Griffin...an absolute joke....

And we all know when Flanno is gone...Dean Young will be the man.

 

[SEAT 1A]

I could understand Jack leaving if he was leaving for a longer contact.

But he didn't, the club didn't offer him one. He's played well enough for one more year and he's still a player that you notice when not on the field.

 

[SEAT 1A]

Double

 

[Jersey No 14]

With the Bears and PNG looming where are we going to get suitable forwards for our future. Jack was a keeper in always some capacity.
Now we are less one - who do we replace him with.

Well.

 

[Nich]

With the Bears and PNG looming where are we going to get suitable forwards for our future. Jack was a keeper in always some capacity.
Now we are less one - who do we replace him with.

Well.

jack won't be playing when the bears or png enter the comp.

 

[Gardenia]

I think it is more of a case that no one wants Laurie or Rav so we may have to pay some of their salary to move them on. The club is certainly clearing the deck but that is only good if we have far better replacements. We all dont know so I don’t know why all the wrist slashing

Going for Gardner from Penrith as a JDB replacement apparently

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[Gardenia]

So, I'm guessing this means Daddy's boy will be leading the team song from next season. Sheeesh!!!

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[Gardenia]

On it's own, the JDB decision doesn't look unreasonable. He's 34, his best years are behind him, and we have young forwards coming through. But then you look at our other recruitment decisions. Gutho, Klemmer, Cookie, all over 30 with their best years behind them. Ilias - was playing reserves for the bunnies, had a broken leg, and was unwanted by Wayne Bennett. Val Holmes - good player but only performs in big matches like finals and SOO. Guler - could still be OK I suppose but hasn't done anything yet. Bottom line - I have no faith in any of the recruitment decisions being made. They're all crap.

Agreed

 

[Gardenia]

I agree with you in regards to it gets harder to continue supporting the club ...
That being said, I wouldn't put Jack in the same basket as Morris etc.

The Club stood by Jack a few years ago when he was stood down.
It would have been Great for him to remain a one club player, but not at the expense of the young guys coming through .
He is 34 years old....we keep him and lose one of the younger players and everybody is up in arms.

The biggest problem is the people who have been around for ages and seemingly serving their own self interests.
The club needs a broom put through it at Board level....We have all been saying this for years.

Unfortunately, I just cannot see it happening... We will continue to just be making up the numbers...zero ambition ...it is really quite sad....rinse spin repeat year after year since Bennett left.

I unfortunately have lost the passion...the club has killed it for me....

Just not worth the angst it brings.... very little satisfaction watching games anymore....

We the supporters pay for memberships...they have offered us little over the last 12 years....

Price , McGregor coach for 7 &1/2 years ...Griffin...an absolute joke....

And we all know when Flanno is gone...Dean Young will be the man.

Yes he will be

That might just be what does it for me

 

[possm]

I thought Stewart played well in the lock position.

We need a marquee prop, a top-flight halfback/five-eighth, and possibly a marquee fullback. That is 3 marquee players and the rest can be filled with current local juniors..

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Going for Gardner from Penrith as a JDB replacement apparently

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LPT
Stewart
Couchman T
Couchman R
Egan

all emerging middles

Guler middle
Sele middle
Klem staying on for minimal $
Hopefully fighting for Kobe Hetherington middle

sort of makes sense to grab another genuine edge player to replace Luc and the other 7 fight for the middle rotation

Egan has been described a few times by Flanno as a Lock and he ended up a significant % defending in the middle in his NRL games this season

Garner though can play centre and edge second row and is pretty solid

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

I agree with you in regards to it gets harder to continue supporting the club ...
That being said, I wouldn't put Jack in the same basket as Morris etc.

The Club stood by Jack a few years ago when he was stood down.
It would have been Great for him to remain a one club player, but not at the expense of the young guys coming through .
He is 34 years old....we keep him and lose one of the younger players and everybody is up in arms.

The biggest problem is the people who have been around for ages and seemingly serving their own self interests.
The club needs a broom put through it at Board level....We have all been saying this for years.

Unfortunately, I just cannot see it happening... We will continue to just be making up the numbers...zero ambition ...it is really quite sad....rinse spin repeat year after year since Bennett left.

I unfortunately have lost the passion...the club has killed it for me....

Just not worth the angst it brings.... very little satisfaction watching games anymore....

We the supporters pay for memberships...they have offered us little over the last 12 years....

Price , McGregor coach for 7 &1/2 years ...Griffin...an absolute joke....

And we all know when Flanno is gone...Dean Young will be the man.

Good post mate...sums it up in a nutshell .......and in closing if Young does get the job then after 66 years I'm gone

 

[shiloh dc]

Listen to the Kenty podcast - apparently JDB (who is on paltry 300K this season) was blindsided by Haran and Flanagan. JDB was in tears as he thought and wanted to be a one team player.
Honestly 300K for JDB is the best deal in the game! Ignoring age - his playing value is more like $700K - $800K.
Even Kenty was dumbfounded.

 

[I'm Hornby]

Listen to the Kenty podcast - apparently JDB (who is on paltry 300K this season) was blindsided by Haran and Flanagan. JDB was in tears as he thought and wanted to be a one team player.
Honestly 300K for JDB is the best deal in the game! Ignoring age - his playing value is more like $700K - $800K.
Even Kenty was dumbfounded.

Thanks for sharing, I'll have to find the podcast.

Most won't like hearing Flanagan was part of the decision though.

 

[sammymills]

Thanks for sharing, I'll have to find the podcast.

Most won't like hearing Flanagan was part of the decision though.

300k?? That’s honestly fkd. We would be paying Klemmer and guler more than that for half the output.
Disgusting