Rumours and Stuff

[Grigor]

Then even more so it has to be Samrani at centre as the wingers at nsw cup level are unknown for next year.

Who's our winger's next year in NSW Cup? AMS and ??

AMS is development contract and is not signed beyond this year

 

[Grigor]

Does Orr (pacific sports management), manage Jordan Rankin?

Rankin not managed by them but Brad Arthur and Josh hannay are who was in the running to coach eels , Dylan brown is managed by the Orr brothers

 

[King-Gutho94]

Rankin not managed by them but Brad Arthur and Josh hannay are who was in the running to coach eels , Dylan brown is managed by the Orr brothers

One of them has been de-registered hasnt he with Nash Dawson.

 

[Johnny88]

NRL Market Watch: Josh Kerr on the verge of leaving Dolphins to rejoin his former club, the Dragons​

Queensland Origin squad member Josh Kerr is on the verge of returning to St George Illawarra from next season as the club prepares to announce his return on a two-year deal.
Kerr is expected to take up an offer until the end of 2027 to return to St George Illawarra after the Dolphins were unable to retain him beyond this season.
Interestingly, the Dragons released Kerr midway through the 2023 season with 18 months remaining on his contract to join the Dolphins. That was before Shane Flanagan arrived at the club.

It is understood the club would consider allowing wingers Mikaele Ravalawa and Tyrell Sloan out of their deals should they find other options while Blake Lawrie is also be free to go.
Ravalawa, currently at Souths on loan for this season, and Lawrie have 12 months lefts on their deals while Sloan has another two years.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-market-watch-josh-kerr-on-the-verge-of-leaving-dolphins-to-rejoin-his-former-club-the-dragons/news-story/7a27ff3bf6e2b45277534b8d28ab1009?amp

 

[RL The greatest game]

Ryan Matterson would consider staying in Super League

Ryan Matterson: Warrington Wolves forward 'willing to stay' beyond 2025

On-loan Warrington Wolves forward Ryan Matterson says he would stay in Super League beyond the end of the season, given the opportunity.

www.bbc.com

 

[Avenger]

Problem with Sloan is that he is reportedly on $500k per season.

 

[King-Gutho94]

pretty sad that this guy has us by the nuts.

I suppose that's what you get when we signed him to the deal he's currently on.

Guys like Matto you need to keep hungry.

He already had concussion & questionable injury history when he came off-contract in 2022.

Remembering BA left him out of the Semi Final against the Knights in 2021 for Makatoa.

We gave him 3 years & PO for a 4th.

Like honestly and some people want to justify why MON should be still be in a job.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Ryan Matterson would consider staying in Super League

Ryan Matterson: Warrington Wolves forward 'willing to stay' beyond 2025

On-loan Warrington Wolves forward Ryan Matterson says he would stay in Super League beyond the end of the season, given the opportunity.

www.bbc.com

Please do Ryan.

The exchange rate might be shit.

But you can go and have your once a month RDO tanning it up in places like Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia.

 

[RL The greatest game]

Please do Ryan.

The exchange rate might be shit.

But you can go and have your once a month RDO tanning it up in places like Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia.

I think he realises that he's going to find it very hard to find a NRL club to take him on, other that a squad player on lower wages.
Mind you Spain, Portugal, Greece and Croatia would be nice countries to visit in the European summer, and the same with the South of France, and play a game there as well so would get paid.

 

[Avenger]

I think he realises that he's going to find it very hard to find a NRL club to take him on, other that a squad player on lower wages.
Mind you Spain, Portugal, Greece and Croatia would be nice countries to visit in the European summer, and the same with the South of France, and play a game there as well so would get paid.

Who could get get Serbian citizenship like Steven Seagal and start making action movies.

 

[Delboy]

At the end of the day, most fans really like the energy and effort Bailey brings each game, but he’s not what you call a difference maker.not sure that Semrani is mulch different , maybe cheaper.

If the club can create room in the top 30 ( how that’s basically full for 2026 is another question given results) , then a couple of decent signings will be a springboard for next season, fairly obvious where the issues need improving, so fingers crossed there is movement in the roster .

 

[Stevie]

Problem with Sloan is that he is reportedly on $500k per season.

God no. Don't want him!

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Problem with Sloan is that he is reportedly on $500k per season.

Problem with Sloan is that he is not very good.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Problem with Sloan is that he is reportedly on $500k per season.

That would be standard for a first choice outside back. The top players in the game would be on triple that much.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Problem with Sloan is that he is not very good.

He has utility value, being able to play fullback. He is also top five in the NRL for line breaks and second for tries.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

If the club can create room in the top 30 ( how that’s basically full for 2026 is another question given results)

It’s full because we’ve signed a bunch of young players. Our results are the way they are for the same reason. Too much inexperience.

 

[Avenger]

That would be standard for a first choice outside back. The top players in the game would be on triple that much.

He’s not first choice AND can you provide evidence of anyone in the outside backs on $1.5m?

 

[Grigor]

At the end of the day, most fans really like the energy and effort Bailey brings each game, but he’s not what you call a difference maker.not sure that Semrani is mulch different , maybe cheaper.

If the club can create room in the top 30 ( how that’s basically full for 2026 is another question given results) , then a couple of decent signings will be a springboard for next season, fairly obvious where the issues need improving, so fingers crossed there is movement in the roster .

This is the clubs biggest problem , beyond belief we have 29/30 spots taken for next year so hopefully lane , matterson, hands and simmonson are gone otherwise we have 1 spot left for next year, anyone who defends Mon needs a dose of reality

 

[Delboy]

This is the clubs biggest problem , beyond belief we have 29/30 spots taken for next year so hopefully lane , matterson, hands and simmonson are gone otherwise we have 1 spot left for next year, anyone who defends Mon needs a dose of reality

We see other clubs make statement signings, Cronulla, Roosters, Dogs, Tigpies etc, we shop at a level not cognisant with our size. We have been somewhat fortunate with those signed recently who have stepped up, but difference makers are an issue, that appears to be an issue . Why, how etc is that never answered, think we understand we have needs at prop , edge and centre, speed and a 5/8 wouldn’t go astray.

At least the options are no more, but there are some that have been executed that have caused a problem even for 2026. As Jack Gibson said, success starts in the front office, we hope that is now the case .

 

[chiefy1]

This is the clubs biggest problem , beyond belief we have 29/30 spots taken for next year so hopefully lane , matterson, hands and simmonson are gone otherwise we have 1 spot left for next year, anyone who defends Mon needs a dose of reality

Lane won't be here, he's taken up a corporate position at the club