Rumours and Stuff

[Gronk]

Russell was Plod city this season.

so was half the team

Yeah Russell is one of those cheapies that would probably do really well at Melbourne as crash ball centre. Don’t discount his ability IMHO.

 

[Gronk]

He’s a reserve grader. Should be no where near our starting side.

He certainly isn’t creative and can only run tackle pass.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

So for all the talk about Canberra being geniuses for buying promising jnrs, it seems we are doing the same only doing it better with kids that are proven in open age.

 

[oldmancraigy]

I’m going off their latest games. Sivo has shown he has value if you give him the ball close to the line. Russell regressed badly this season. He was a pretty decent finisher when he started and I expected him to kick on this season but even his finishing was awful this season. He’s incredibly frustrating to watch because he refuses to take any risks or show any flair so he’s basically no threat with the ball in hand.

True. Perhaps there is a world where Sivo going means we can bring someone else in! Probably Russell is not the guy!!

At 550k Sivo is an awful use of cap space, because he is only effective at one aspect of the game (and elite at that part)

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

I'm kinda sad to see sivo go...

I guess his time is up though




CUT THE COOOOOORRRRDDDD

 

[Avenger]

True. Perhaps there is a world where Sivo going means we can bring someone else in! Probably Russell is not the guy!!

At 550k Sivo is an awful use of cap space, because he is only effective at one aspect of the game (and elite at that part)

He has been garbage for years. Laziest player to ever pull on our jersey.

 

[Glenneel]

Weekend Read: Dragons’ hunt for Clunt Gutherson carries real risks for the club
St George Illawarra’s open pursuit of Clint Gutherson risks giving the Dragons’ wantaway star Ben Hunt all the ammunition he needs in his own battle against the club, writes BRENT READ.

The Dragons have made no secret of their desire to speak to Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson about his plans in coming days and weeks.
If they get their way, Gutherson will be with them next year. He wants a contract extension and the Eels aren’t prepared to give him one just yet.
The Dragons will, but it is understood their preference is to get their hands on Gutherson for 2025 when there is still plenty of juice left in his legs.
The quiet whisper is that will be Gutherson’s preference as well if he decides he wants a move, which seems likely.
He wants to play fullback, and the Dragons will give him that opportunity.
He wants an extension, and the Dragons will come to the party.
Here’s the bind though for the Dragons.

If they make it clear that their preference is to get Gutherson straight away, they leave themselves open to accusations of hypocrisy if they stand in Ben Hunt’s way should he get the chance to play elsewhere in 2025 as part of an offer from a rival club.
They can’t happily take Gutherson, who has another year remaining on his deal, off Parramatta’s hands and then tell Hunt he has to honour the final year of his contract.
Coach Shane Flanagan and chair Andrew Lancaster will need to handle their next move delicately, but the more the club’s dirty linen gets aired, the more untenable Hunt’s future becomes at the Dragons.
His interview on the pages of this newspaper last weekend exposed the simmering tension between the Dragons and their captain. In an interview with colleague Michael Carayannis, Hunt made it clear he felt let down by the club.
He thought he would get an extension after talks earlier in the season but the Dragons now want to take their time. He was disappointed with aspects of his end of season review finding their way into the media.

He put himself on a collision course with key powerbrokers and walked a fine line when he claimed the Dragons should sign Gutherson and play him at five-eighth - the No.6 jersey is worn by Shane Flanagan’s son Kyle.
Some have suggested the comment was Hunt’s way of suggesting they let him go, which would mean Flanagan moved to halfback and Gutherson played five-eighth.
Either way, it went down like a lead balloon at Dragons HQ given Hunt is their highest paid player and many would argue he didn’t play to his pay cheque this season.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/weekend-read-dragons-hunt-for-clunt-gutherson-carries-real-risks-for-the-club/news-story/d274aaef4fa20adf5ef3c6d97a96fb05?amp&nk=ecf70d60f5c45261bc67cf6a9477a83e-1729213453

What a load of bull shit! Gutho has been given permission to leave - Eels decision. Hunt hasn't been given permission - Drags decision. There is no linkage so where's the hypocrisy?

 

[Glenneel]

Was that the famous game Dylan Brown played in the centres

Darwin is a fabulous city and the seafood is great and cheap.

 

[Glenneel]

My little birdies are telling me Gutherson to the Dragons for 3 years.

Got my doubts he'll last that long. Great champion but best days past him. Must love playing as sure could have transitioned into some coaching position in 2026 if he really wanted to.

 

[Glenneel]

Iongi 23/24 Highlights:

Gee he scored a few tries against us in that highlights package. Looks very fast.

 

[Glenneel]

I'm not sure who will turn out better between Iongi and Papali'i but I'm glad we have both. Losing Talagi and Cini; Gutherson supposedly shifting to the middle and Twidle shifting into the halves we need a fullback and depth.

Both are highly talented and rated by their former clubs as they've both played full seasons in reserve grade whilst eligible for Flegg.

Yet both were free to sign with rival clubs so maybe not as highly rated as Ryles obviously rates them. Now for the St George centre/winger to replace Sivo.