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[baggygreen man]

and Lawrie

Missed him in my report. He looked unfit and played unfit. His worst season. 6/10.

 

[hewi]

KW. To think that our BOD figured Hunt would be an adequate replacement for Wids, they were deluded. They sh've done everything in their power to keep him from returning to England.

Unless the peanut was shown the door I don’t think the board could have stopped him. Totally wasted his time with us unfortunately

 

[Gareth67]

Just wondering how many weeks downtime does Flanno now have?

Poor sod will require plenty of rest , can you imagine the mental angst that he has gone through ?

We the supporters feel the same however it was mainly game - day nerves , the coach put his heart and soul into the team 7 days a week and yet still could not smile at seasons end .

The win over the Storm was undoubtedly the highlight of the year and gave everyone hope for the finals and I am sure that Flanagan must had thought that the Dragons had finally turned the corner , but alas huge disappointment for all when the team surrendered so meekly in the last few vital matches .

So he needs a good holiday to gather his sense of well being once again - perhaps a trip down Melbourne way where that Bellamy chap could give him a few pointers in turning our fortunes around ?

 

[Get2dachopper!]

The game against Manly when they had 4 injuries and no reserves. I believe we were up at halftime, but DCE took control of the game with his kicking and that was the end of it.
That along with another earlier game against Newcastle in the wet, where he was completely out played by Hastings and Cogger.

With Cook and Liddle next year, our attack play is going to start with either those two. We don’t need Hunt. Just need a 7 who can direct us around the park with a decent kicking game. Doesn’t have to be a world beater.

 

[redVinme]

Didn't they thrash Broncos in the first final and then lose by one point in the next? Surely that's a fair result. Having said that, I'd still move him on if we could and buy a forward.

Adam Reynolds kicked 3 field goals in that game to beat us. Ben has 1 field goal in over 300 games. That's what we are dealing with l

 

[since77]

One finals appearance in seven seasons. The last remanence of the McGregor-era. It really is time to seriously consider moving on.

This is the thing to remember when people start dissecting this season and why we finished the way we did.
This season was built on the foundations that our inept board has been putting in place since the day they doubled down on Steve Price, then McGregor, then Griffin. This is the hole they have dug.
Poor Flanno inherited a bottom 4 roster and a weak minded losing culture that stretches back to Steve Price, was made worse by McGregor and then coke guzzlin' Griffin took us all down to the lows of the worst Dragon's side I've ever seen.
Frankly I think it is a minor miracle we racked up as many wins in '24 as we did. The roster and the losing culture Flanno inherited was wooden spoon material.

 

[Como Connection]

The game against Manly when they had 4 injuries and no reserves. I believe we were up at halftime, but DCE took control of the game with his kicking and that was the end of it.
That along with another earlier game against Newcastle in the wet, where he was completely out played by Hastings and Cogger.

With Cook and Liddle next year, our attack play is going to start with either those two. We don’t need Hunt. Just need a 7 who can direct us around the park with a decent kicking game. Doesn’t have to be a world beater.

Surely Cook could play 6 or 7 with young Fano.
CC

 

[Gareth67]

Well as you all know I am a man of a few words so I shall keep this short - Sack the useless sod ! He has no passion for the jersey and even less for doing the job that he is being extremely well paid for , so puss him off as quickly as possible .

 

[jeffdragon]

My '24 Report card.

Sloan: a big improver, still a work in progress in some defensive aspects. 7/10
Lomax: had a bumper final year. 8/10
Suli: another big improver. 7/10
Bird: Filled in adequately when needed. Still messes the play when he tries too hard.6/10
Rava: Worst ever season 5/10 was dropped for CT 6/10
Flanagan: Lacks class but never stops trying 6/10
Hunt: showed poor leadership, diminishing skillset. 5/10
Molo: An enigma who fails to consistently use his size and power. 6/10
Liddle: our unsung hero, tackles everything and can put us on front foot with his dummny half darts. 8/10
De Belin: All I can say is thank goodness we have him 9/10
Su'A: our third big improver. 8/10
Leilua: needs to offload some kilos and with good service to his edge he will be unstoppable. 7/10
Eisenhuth: A good defender but lacks impact with ball in hand. 6/10

Off the bench the Couchman twins were the pick. 7/10
Mike Molo 7/10, RFM 6/10. Feigai twins 6/10 offense 3/10 defense.

LOWS
Lawrie 3.5/10
F MOLO 5
M MOLO 2
RAVA 2
HIGHS
SUA 9
LIDDLE 8.5
LOMAX 8

HUNT.
I don't know what to think.

 

[SEAT 1A]

1 more year, just suck it up I say, he ain’t going nowhere.

Agree Crush,

If no like for like replacement, he stays.

Looking back, should have let him go but again no replacement available.

 

[saintmar]

Just wondering how many weeks downtime does Flanno now have?

Depends on what the board decide with his decision not to let Hunt go.

 

[justadragon]

DD, Justa, DW and any other interested parties, do I create a pre '99 REDV Nostalgia thread or leave it to next season?

Hey RVH, its always nice to look back at our history, and what have we got to do in the off season, good on you for doing it or at least wanting to.

 

[blue bags]

Didn't they thrash Broncos in the first final and then lose by one point in the next? Surely that's a fair result. Having said that, I'd still move him on if we could and buy a forward.

Yes. Smashed Broncos by about 40
Then played Rabbitohs
Dragons leading by 2 . With 3 minutes left
Then Rabbitohs kicked 3 field goal's
And won . Unhucking unbelievable
Never seen a game finish like that
Never forget it. Absolutely disappointed

 

[Mojo]

What’s the go with Lomax? No fanfare for his last game. I didn’t see any of his teammates even giving him a pat on the back. Maybe I just missed it all.

Also, I reckon Liddle is proving to be one of the best 9’s in the comp.

 

[justadragon]

Just my thoughts, I dont think Flanno will get rid of Hunt for next year, mind you the talks of an extension may have been permanently shelved, I dont know, These last 3 weeks have been terrible , you can bank on a lot of change, to publicly come out and say it, you know there is something happening.

 

[Phantom V]

Just watched the press conference and saw Flanno saying we need winners next year. Pretty sure that was a swipe at Hunt directly. He also inferred there would be plenty of unexpected changes to the roster in the next few months.

I believe Flanno spent the season trying to build Hunts confidence up in an attempt to try and turn things around but has given up now for sure. I fully expect him to do everything he can to try and unload Hunt in the next few months.There’s no way he will re-sign him now.

I hope you’re right Tuddy. He’s been the common denominator in our slide to mediocrity.

 

[SEAT 1A]

Same old, same old I'm afraid.

World beaters to Hunt kicking from our 30-40 all second half.

After the last three weeks, Phins and NTL will have a draw. That would be the final nail in the coffin for the end of the year.

 

[Mojo]

If Widdop had been there yesterday we would have won. Hunt can’t control a game , he is wasted money as I said earlier I’d take Boyd from the GC as a swap just to be rid of him. We all know that if he is Captain and 1/2next year it will be same sh#t different day.

I’ve seen Boyd play some really deplorable games but I strongly suspect there’s a talented halfback deep inside. I reckon Flano could do the job on him.

 

[Sage63]

I hope you’re right Tuddy. He’s been the common denominator in our slide to mediocrity.

If Hunt had anything between his ears, he would be able to discern what Flanno was saying. I really don't think he's that bright!
he should hang his head in shame, and just for his own dignity and pride, should resign and go elsewhere.
totally f****** useless!!!!

 

[Sage63]

What’s the go with Lomax? No fanfare for his last game. I didn’t see any of his teammates even giving him a pat on the back. Maybe I just missed it all.

Also, I reckon Liddle is proving to be one of the best 9’s in the comp.

As I've already stated, so undervalued, so underappreciated!!! I think the guy's a potential gun if he can maintain his fitness.