New recruits for 2023

[baggygreen man]

If there's even a hint that Tino is available we should make the biggest play we can for him. He's still only 23 and pretty close to the best prop in the game. Blood hell, grab his "little" brother too while we're at it.

His little brother over David Fifita you are saying. Must looks up the brothers stats. All I know is his name, Issac and like Tino is a prop.

 

[Victoire]

I feel it's a pipe dream also, but in any case it drives up their contract and potentially forces one or more players out

 

[baggygreen man]

His little brother over David Fifita you are saying. Must looks up the brothers stats. All I know is his name, Issac and like Tino is a prop.

He is no small fry tipping the scales at 110K, even heavier than Tino. Impressive five game stats for the Burleigh Bears.. headed by 132 av. RM, 95% effective tackle. Promise Issac a DC or even Top30 when he arrives, be a huge carrot to lure Tino here as he strongly wants to play together with his little brother.

 

[Dragonslayer]

A play for Tino and his brother would be a far better chance of getting a result, rather than Tino and Fafita.

If Hunt goes to the GC next year, he will do exactly like he does here, demand just about everything which may include the captaincy wethere given or not, which in turn may cause friction as it has here.

Offering Tino and his brother as a package. And maybe throw in as 'joint captain' with whoever Flanno decides on. May be a far better opportunity fir him than catching a cold waiting for when Hunt decides he'll pass him the ball.

 

[Wolfgang90]

I feel it's a pipe dream also, but in any case it drives up their contract and potentially forces one or more players out

Yep, offer them overs. Let the titans pay overs to keep them. Then offer a great contract for mofo, he's getting 750 currently. Happy to offer him more than 750, no way titans can match it. Mofo should be our 'Real' target.

While at it swap hunt for some solid starting 13 players, tannah boyd, fermor or sami.

Suddenly we get Mofo, Fermor & Sami in with Hunt out. Mofo fills our prop needs, Fermor our left edge & Sami our wing. Even 2 of those three would be great.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Did my eyes deceive me or did I read this morning that this basket case club intends targeting both Tino and Fifita after the last Origin game. Boy is that music to my ears.

Ultimately the source is The Daily Telegraph but here is how Fox Sports are reporting it -

‘Spanner in the works’ in star Titan’s future as manager promises to ‘explore’ offers

‘Spanner in the works’ in star Titan’s future as manager promises to ‘explore’ offers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Outlaw Pete]

Doesn’t Fox Sports just copy and paste Tell U crap stuff. There is as much chance of Tino and DF coming to StG as there is Gould not spinning something and speaking untruths.

 

[SnowDragon]

Glad we are trying to get big Tino in particular, and together with Fifita it would transform our pack. It’s what we have been crying out for. Then the young guys would follow in the middle, and have time and room to develop outside. Sure it’s not likely at all, but maybe Flanno can sell the dream.

 

[baggygreen man]

Mofo,

Mofo??

 

[Dragons4me]

A play for Tino and his brother would be a far better chance of getting a result, rather than Tino and Fafita.

If Hunt goes to the GC next year, he will do exactly like he does here, demand just about everything which may include the captaincy wethere given or not, which in turn may cause friction as it has here.

Offering Tino and his brother as a package. And maybe tin as 'joint captain' with whoever Flanno decides on. May be a far better opportunity fir him than catching a cold waiting for when Hunt decides he'll pass him the ball.

** edit **

 

[Victoire]

Michael Carayannis of the Telegraph is reporting that we're keen on signing Edwin Ipape! The super impressive PNG hooker who has been doing well for Leigh in superleague this year. That'd be a super signing

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Michael Carayannis of the Telegraph is reporting that we're keen on signing Edwin Ipape! The super impressive PNG hooker who has been doing well for Leigh in superleague this year. That'd be a super signing

If we sign him he's gonna become our next cult hero

 

[Dragon David]

If we sign him he's gonna become our next cult hero

He is a great mover and tough to boot. Has the swerve and acceleration like Nathan Blacklock.

I would certainly have him in our squad.

 

[Mojo]

Shhh. Let's keep it our secret.

 

[twinkletoes]

Just read a story where Bulldogs are chasing Tino from on Titans but as part of his package they are offering him shares in a Laundy owned pub..apparently approved by Abdo. Story then stated Storm have been doing this for some time offering players shares in chairman Matt Tripp’s betting agency…. Just goes to show the whole game is corrupt and run by dishonest people.
So salaries really don’t mean too much in terms of attracting players under a salary cap when all these shady deals are in play… what chance to we have!!!

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Just read a story where Bulldogs are chasing Tino from on Titans but as part of his package they are offering him shares in a Laundy owned pub..apparently approved by Abdo. Story then stated Storm have been doing this for some time offering players shares in chairman Matt Tripp’s betting agency…. Just goes to show the whole game is corrupt and run by dishonest people.
So salaries really don’t mean too much in terms of attracting players under a salary cap when all these shady deals are in play… what chance to we have!!!

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Found the link

 

[BLM01]

Just read a story where Bulldogs are chasing Tino from on Titans but as part of his package they are offering him shares in a Laundy owned pub..apparently approved by Abdo. Story then stated Storm have been doing this for some time offering players shares in chairman Matt Tripp’s betting agency…. Just goes to show the whole game is corrupt and run by dishonest people.
So salaries really don’t mean too much in terms of attracting players under a salary cap when all these shady deals are in play… what chance to we have!!!

Dont forget the real estate, the businesses set up (e.g. coffee shops), advertising gigs and jobs in life after footy. Good luck to them but there are many ways

 

[56to66]

NRL news 2023 | Shane Flanagan reportedly targeting Luke Thompson as first signing for St George Illawarra Dragons

amp.nine.com.au

 

[jeffdragon]

NRL news 2023 | Shane Flanagan reportedly targeting Luke Thompson as first signing for St George Illawarra Dragons

amp.nine.com.au

Chasing another player with injuries.
Seems like the only players we sign are rejects or injured players.
Haven't replaced Ramsay yet and the 2 we signed from Manly haven't been sighted near 1st grade.

 

[56to66]

Chasing another player with injuries.
Seems like the only players we sign are rejects or injured players.
Haven't replaced Ramsay yet and the 2 we signed from Manly haven't been sighted near 1st grade.

The difference here, its Flanno, I trust him more so than Hook.