Merrin asks for release

[gonz]

Mmm last week said his mgr was asking for 800
from clubs and wasn't getting bites

 

[TruSaint]

So Roosters 2015 would include Origin players:
Guerra
Maloney
Pierce
Tupou
Jennings
Cordner

With players like Scheck and Friend pushing for rep honors.

And they're angling to add Merrin to that side while we apparently cannot afford to keep all of Duges Mez and Moz. I realise that theres mitigating circumstances but with such apparent lack of any balance in the NRL it gets hard not to lose faith in the game.

If of course all or any rumours are true.

HS, Im disillusioned at the moment.
Again, if all the rumors are true, we have potentially lost Morris, Merrin, Bird, Farrell, and who knows what's next. Im guessing Hunt, Harrison and co.
Apart from securing a few quality juniors, who have we signed?
I cant put my finger on it, but something is askew at the club.
A team running poorly at the end of the ladder for 3 years to have cap pressures doesnt stack up.
The cold facts are we are looking very thin for 2015 and beyond. As a consequence, we stand to lose more cattle as a result of this.
Its doing my head in atm.

 

[St Tangles]

I wouldn't let any player hold us to ransom I just struggle with the idea that we can't afford to keep players but sides like the Roosters / Dogs find the money to fit in whomever they want.

 

[blacksafake]

I think it could be a beat up by his manager to try & get Doust moving.As mentioned elsewhere he has been saying that he want's to sign & the club has just paid for his shoulder op so it would be a bit rich to then ask for a release.Imo looking at their pack he would probably be playing a bit of NSW cup so I can't see them paying overs for him,but if they want to swap him for Napa &/or Evans then I'll drive him over personally.

 

[TruSaint]

I wouldn't let any player hold us to ransom I just struggle with the idea that we can't afford to keep players but sides like the Roosters / Dogs find the money to fit in whomever they want.

I understand that mate, which I why Im so frustrated with the whole affair.
Player greed, mismanagement from the board etc. Its a farce at the minute.

 

[TheViking]

Might put the pressure on the Dragons to pay him what he wants quickly. In doing that they will grant B Moz his release .

Wishful thinking perhaps! Can't blame me!

On a serious note, he has said some very suspect things and never that I've seen say he wants to stay. More he needs to do the right thing for his family etc. That said I doubt he leaves for the Roosters unless Dragons aren't offering much more then 400-500k. Roosters may offer something similar and it's obvious where he would rather play if that's the case.

 

[TruSaint]

Might put the pressure on the Dragons to pay him what he wants quickly. In doing that they will grant B Moz his release .

Wishful thinking perhaps! Can't blame me!

On a serious note, he has said some very suspect things and never that I've seen say he wants to stay. More he needs to do the right thing for his family etc. That said I doubt he leaves for the Roosters unless Dragons aren't offering much more then 400-500k. Roosters may offer something similar and it's obvious where he would rather play if that's the case.

Double edged sword, for a club that has been in the basement for 3 years.

 

[TheRev]

I think it could be a beat up by his manager to try & get Doust moving.As mentioned elsewhere he has been saying that he want's to sign & the club has just paid for his shoulder op so it would be a bit rich to then ask for a release.Imo looking at their pack he would probably be playing a bit of NSW cup so I can't see them paying overs for him,but if they want to swap him for Napa &/or Evans then I'll drive him over personally.

Which is an interesting idea, an exchange.. however seemingly Roosters plan to swap Merrin straight in for SBW, though surely they are feeling the cap pinch.. their reserve bench is full of quality forwards.

 

[TheViking]

Double edged sword, for a club that has been in the basement for 3 years.

Exactly. Something has to change. Starting with their pack!

 

[gonz]

I wouldn't let any player hold us to ransom I just struggle with the idea that we can't afford to keep players but sides like the Roosters / Dogs find the money to fit in whomever they want.

The dogs create bogus 3rd parties

 

[Get2dachopper!]

No probs, they can take Trent, we will take abussan.....yeah right!

Isn't it amazing how the roosters and bulldogs can afford to sign who they want. We couldn't even sign their crumbs, ie that loyyd perret from the dogs, who must be their fourth string front rower? Just amazes me. We must be financially strapped, no question about it.

 

[nrlnrl]

87.3 am just reported that Merrin has asked for a release for 2015 to join the Roosters.

who on 2GB said this ? I think they're getting rumoured info & speculation from these forums. Check out Trent Merrin's instagram post from a couple of days ago ( with hashtag redv2015 ) :

trentmerrin
3 days ago
I just want to thank the dragons fans for all your support for what was a roller coaster year thank you for always showing up. BIGGER things to come in 2015 #redv2015 🐉

 

[getsmarty]

who on 2GB said this ? I think they're getting rumoured info & speculation from these forums. Check out Trent Merrin's instagram post from a couple of days ago ( with hashtag redv2015 ) :

trentmerrin
3 days ago
I just want to thank the dragons fans for all your support for what was a roller coaster year thank you for always showing up. BIGGER things to come in 2015 #redv2015 ��

Whoever was on at around 2 this afternoon. I'm just passing on what was said. I don't normally listen to the radio, was in the car at the time and heard it. Could all be speculation as you stated. Just sounds like the media has a lot of speculation about disgruntled players at our club. Could be an agenda??? Maybe where there is smoke there is fire.

 

[Reddragon]

Could be an agenda? 2GB?
Never!

 

[Honah Lee]

who on 2GB said this ? I think they're getting rumoured info & speculation from these forums. Check out Trent Merrin's instagram post from a couple of days ago ( with hashtag redv2015 ) :

trentmerrin
3 days ago
I just want to thank the dragons fans for all your support for what was a roller coaster year thank you for always showing up. BIGGER things to come in 2015 #redv2015 🐉

Yeah sounds like the go:

2GB DJ to his mates:
"Hey, you wanna see something funny - just watch the League Unlimited Dragons forum go into meltdown after I spin some crap on air this afternoon"

2GB DJ on air:
"....Trent Merrin has asked for a release from the Dragons....."

Dragons Forum implodes

There is nothing anywhere about it and you could probably easily take the next step to suggest this based on what is in the media at the moment (Trent asking for big money, the interviews etc).

 

[Mr Red]

So Roosters 2015 would include Origin players:
Guerra
Maloney
Pierce
Tupou
Jennings
Cordner

With players like Scheck and Friend pushing for rep honors.

And they're angling to add Merrin to that side while we apparently cannot afford to keep all of Duges Mez and Moz. I realise that theres mitigating circumstances but with such apparent lack of any balance in the NRL it gets hard not to lose faith in the game.

If of course all or any rumours are true.

Roger TS is already a kiwi international..

 

[saints4me]

Could be an agenda? 2GB?
Never!

2GB.

2 Geriatric Broadcasting - The radio station for the terminally brain dead!

 

[Highland Saint]

Roger TS is already a kiwi international..

My apologies. Please disregard my post

 

[jenninga]

No.

Let's all get in to a lather.

IT is the off season so why not.
Seriously though,Trent hasn't had the best year and if it is a reflection of how he sees the coach then sadly he should go.We don't need players who won't put in and if reports are true and he wants a massive pay hike then he hasn't warranted it .
Does he have the same impact as a Burgess,Graham,Scott etc to warrant a massive upgrade,not at all at this stage.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

IT is the off season so why not.
Seriously though,Trent hasn't had the best year and if it is a reflection of how he sees the coach then sadly he should go.We don't need players who won't put in and if reports are true and he wants a massive pay hike then he hasn't warranted it .
Does he have the same impact as a Burgess,Graham,Scott etc to warrant a massive upgrade,not at all at this stage.

Agree....he doesn't stamp his authority on a game like those mentioned above...if he did you don't mind paying overs....but imo he's not worth what's been touted around