Leilua Gets a start!

[dragonssamy61]

If he has signed he should be dropped from all grades

If true agree

 

[mobels]

From a quick lurk on the Bulldog's forum none of them have heard any info on his signing yet. So hopefully it's just a false rumour.

 

[Father Ted]

http://www.fantasyfootballnuts.org/luciano-leilua-to-join-bulldogs/

 

[Father Ted]

Luciano Leilua to Join Bulldogs

Luciano Leilua the younger brother of Joey Leilua is set to sign with the Bulldogs for the 2017 season.
He is arguably the most dominant player in the NYC competition this season and the wrecking ball second-rower is now un-leashed in the NRL for the Dragons.

Leilua, the brother of Raiders star Joey, has been compared to hulking Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo but it’s not just a strong carry of the ball he possesses.




The 20-year-old has amazing footwork, is skilful passer and can unleash one devastating fend.

Why the Dragons have not signed him up long-term is breath taking. Now it is believed that the Bulldogs and Des Hasler have swooped and stolen the young gun on a 3-year-deal starting from the 2017 season.

 

[Forster Dragon]

Bloody Bulldogs,surely they can breed their own.

 

[dragon-83]

Luciano Leilua to Join Bulldogs

Luciano Leilua the younger brother of Joey Leilua is set to sign with the Bulldogs for the 2017 season.
He is arguably the most dominant player in the NYC competition this season and the wrecking ball second-rower is now un-leashed in the NRL for the Dragons.

Leilua, the brother of Raiders star Joey, has been compared to hulking Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo but it’s not just a strong carry of the ball he possesses.




The 20-year-old has amazing footwork, is skilful passer and can unleash one devastating fend.

Why the Dragons have not signed him up long-term is breath taking. Now it is believed that the Bulldogs and Des Hasler have swooped and stolen the young gun on a 3-year-deal starting from the 2017 season.

Thats very disappointing

 

[Father Ted]

Bloody Bulldogs,surely they can breed their own.

Why the Dragons have not signed him up long-term is breath taking.

 

[SaintHarry]

Rubbish ... he hasnt signed with anyone spoke to the doggies trainer today and he said they expressed interest thats all but he will be staying at st. George as they are making a big play for foran. So they are actually looking to offload some of their own

 

[Uplifting]

I find losing Leilua very disappointing. Really what's the point of looking around for good players to buy when you can't see the ones already under your nose.

It's simple:
Losing Leilua = no appreciate high performing young players = inadequate respect for the National Youth Comp.
* from the coach and club

If it were my call, the only way forward from here in the recruitment area, is to only sign up players from the lower grades. Otherwise the premise that defines 'local juniors' becomes undermined.

We only need 2-3 promoted every year. Surely the St.George & Illawarra areas can produce 2 class players every year. They're all dreaming of it, and busting their guts to make it. They deserve acknowledgement from their affiliated NRL team. Reward.

 

[SaintHarry]

I find losing Leilua very disappointing. Really what's the point of looking around for good players to buy when you can't see the ones already under your nose.

It's simple:
Losing Leilua = no appreciate high performing young players = inadequate respect for the National Youth Comp.
* from the coach and club

If it were my call, the only way forward from here in the recruitment area, is to only sign up players from the lower grades. Otherwise the premise that defines 'local juniors' becomes undermined.

We only need 2-3 promoted every year. Surely the St.George & Illawarra areas can produce 2 class players every year. They're all dreaming of it, and busting their guts to make it. They deserve acknowledgement from their affiliated NRL team. Reward.

And he has played 2 games so far he is a vital part of our foward pack next year

 

[SaintPauli]

Why are the dragons so quiet about Luciano Leilua? Bad move to dogs if true. He would develope as an enforcer in his own right at the dragons.

 

[The Doc]

Rubbish ... he hasnt signed with anyone spoke to the doggies trainer today and he said they expressed interest thats all but he will be staying at st. George as they are making a big play for foran. So they are actually looking to offload some of their own

The fact that they are making a big play for foran as u claim to have heard makes all the more sence that they will sign Leilua.
Foran will cost big BIG dollars, they can release a 600k-700k forward and sign Leilua for 150k...
Extra half a million from that, on top of perrett (both sam and Lloyd), plus Rona, plus Eastwood, and all of a sudden theres the money for Foran.
Sam perrett and Rona are already covered, young Holland is a cheapie and they just signed that young winger from the raiders something Lee... another cheapie.
Williams is 600k, Sam perrett is around 250k, Lloyd perrett 150k, Rona around the 200-250k mark, Eastwood around the 500k mark.
Thats around 1.7 million.
All they sign is young Lee for about 100k and Leilua for 150k and they still got 1.4 million for Foran.

 

[Ben_Kusto_magic]

I find it interesting that they would promote him on the weekend at the expense of Host if he has signed with the bulldogs.
Surely they would be giving experience to our young stars that are staying rather than a player who is about to go

 

[hindy111]

You dont think mbye klemmer jackson and hoppa want upgrades? I reckon they do.

Dragons should make a play for Foran if anything to drive his price up. I dont like the guy but a good player.

 

[Red V for life]

FMD, can't Dragons fans bask in the glow of a good win without always waiting for the other shoe to drop?

The only hope i have that he is staying is that we aren't currently reported as having signed him.

 

[st.phil]

Hmm...I saw him chat rather intently with Millward in the tunnel at the end of the game. Millward seemed kinda grumpy but a bit father like, very familiar with him. I thought..."hmm , off to sort the contract?" Perhaps wishful thinking but I have a feeling he'll re_sign

 

[Lethal25]

The fact that they are making a big play for foran as u claim to have heard makes all the more sence that they will sign Leilua.
Foran will cost big BIG dollars, they can release a 600k-700k forward and sign Leilua for 150k...
Extra half a million from that, on top of perrett (both sam and Lloyd), plus Rona, plus Eastwood, and all of a sudden theres the money for Foran.
Sam perrett and Rona are already covered, young Holland is a cheapie and they just signed that young winger from the raiders something Lee... another cheapie.
Williams is 600k, Sam perrett is around 250k, Lloyd perrett 150k, Rona around the 200-250k mark, Eastwood around the 500k mark.
Thats around 1.7 million.
All they sign is young Lee for about 100k and Leilua for 150k and they still got 1.4 million for Foran.

Not sure these numbers are correct. Lloyd Perrett is supposedly on close to double the 150k. Also, Eastwood is going nowhere

On top of this you can't forget they signed or re-signed Mbye, Klemmer, Jackson, Kasiano, Eastwood, B Morris, Graham, Hopoate.

Hopefully they do go after Foran and leave Luciano alone, they need a decent half more than a forward. Reynolds has the brain of a park footy player and they know it!

 

[Totaldragonfan]

If he is definitely gone and the club has known that fact for some time I can't understand why they are playing him in First Grade. I'd rather we concentrate on giving a go to those who want to remain at the Dragons long term.

 

[Ben_Kusto_magic]

If he is definitely gone and the club has known that fact for some time I can't understand why they are playing him in First Grade. I'd rather we concentrate on giving a go to those who want to remain at the Dragons long term.

I find that very strange if true. I don't see what they would get out of giving this guy FG experience

 

[Jubileeboy]

As late as last Wednesday, Dragons were still confident in him staying with us.