Rumours and Stuff

[Chipmunk]

SHOOSH I
Which top-ranking club official will be lucky to be in the same role at his team when the season starts?
SHOOSH II
Which agent struggled to use Docusign, thus delaying a crucial announcement until he could work it out?
SHOOSH III
Which current NRL club boss was sounded out by St George Illawarra about taking on the Dragons’ top job?

GUTHO TO REV UP RED V
Reagan Campbell-Gillard predicts former teammate Clint Gutherson will have a dramatic impact at St George Illawarra.
Campbell-Gillard, who has also left the Eels for Gold Coast Titans, was shocked at Gutherson’s departure, describing him as the heart-and-soul of the club.
But he insists that the Eels’ loss will to be the Dragons’ gain as Gutherson brings his winning mentality to the Dragons.
“It’s very hard on him,” Campbell-Gillard said. “If he’s not wanted there, then it’s only going to be another club’s (gain).
“Picking him up will be massive for the Dragons. They need a Clint Gutherson to drive standards.
“And that’s what he does, He brings standards the way he plays … he’s tough and will be winning every fitness drill at the Dragons.
“It’s sad to see him leave … he was the heart and soul of Parra.”
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GET TO KNOW YOUR CEO: WITH EELS BOSS JIM SARANTINOS

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First job?
I worked at Darrell Lea at Roselands for a few months as a kid – I’ve got a sweet tooth, so not a good idea.
Greatest personal sporting achievement?
There’s not many that stand out! I won a few local tennis comps as a kid, but that was about it.
Team you supported as a kid?
I loved pretty much every sport as a kid and supported Liverpool, Hawthorn, LA Lakers and Green Bay Packers. Growing up in the Canterbury area, I was a Bulldogs fan.
Your sporting hero?
Michael Jordan, he was just on another level of greatness
What did you want to be when you were younger?
Sport was always my passion, so my dream was to be a professional athlete – I obviously fell short, but having the privilege of working in footy is a pretty good alternative
Most famous person in your phone?
I’d say Joey Johns or Peter Sterling.
What’s at the top of your 2025 wish list?
Good health and happiness for my family – and a premiership for the Blue and Gold!

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We're two clubs in two different positions, but...

I think Gutho will be the best and most important signing to happen for the DragQueens in the joint venture clubs history. He (with the help of Cook and Holmes) will change their club going forward.

I just hope he also wont be our biggest ever f**k up by letting him go.

 

[Noise]

Gutho might have been winning the runs at Parra but that doesn’t mean he was necessarily driving standards. It means he has great cardio. Our standards were low as f**k in 2024.

 

[Chipmunk]

Gutho might have been winning the runs at Parra but that doesn’t mean he was necessarily driving standards. It means he has great cardio. Our standards were low as f**k in 2024.

Hence why I think we're two clubs in different positions. I have no doubt that the DragQueens standards are very much below were ours were in general.

I don't think our standards changed from 2022 to 2024, but I know Moses games did. Moses plays 20+ games in 2024, I suspect we still would've cruised into the Top 8.

I'm happy to see what the new coaching staff achieve, but I'm also yet to be convinced that we've not thrown the baby out with the bath water.

 

[Happy MEel]

Not necessarily. His form had declined since 2021. Weird for a bloke only in his mid twenties but if he's no longer good enough for the top 30 that's on him. A 25-year old who played well two years ago is worth a punt. A 26-year old who played well three years ago, not so much. As we've seen.

If nothing else, it points to poor recruitment last year.

 

[Happy MEel]

Hence why I think we're two clubs in different positions. I have no doubt that the DragQueens standards are very much below were ours were in general.

I don't think our standards changed from 2022 to 2024, but I know Moses games did. Moses plays 20+ games in 2024, I suspect we still would've cruised into the Top 8.

I'm happy to see what the new coaching staff achieve, but I'm also yet to be convinced that we've not thrown the baby out with the bath water.

I’m interested to hear why we’re in such a different position? I usually agree with your general position on here, but how do you see us currently in front of the dragons?

exceptional cardio does not equal leadership, especially on field game day. You need a merkin that people will follow.

Does anyone think Cameron Smith led sprints, runs or strength?

 

[Happy MEel]

I’ll add here that I think we have that merkin in Moses. He’s already elite, but I reckon with the freedom and authority to dictate attack like he should, we turn into a far more dangerous attack.

Drown becomes even more of a danger as complete second thought on the other side.

 

[Jake the snake]

Gutho might have been winning the runs at Parra but that doesn’t mean he was necessarily driving standards. It means he has great cardio. Our standards were low as f**k in 2024.

And young Jake Arthur was always on his heels. Just sayin’

 

[Gary Gutful]

And young Jake Arthur was always on his heels. Just sayin’

*knees

 

[TheCrowe]

Ryles wants speed.
Watch Ryley Smith (c) in the first try .