Shane Flanagan to Dragons - Suggested in yesterdays Daily Telegragh

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Top idea.

We should also sign Slater to work with our young fullbacks, Smith to work with McInnes, and GI to teach our centres.

You are not going to get them all, but I think Sullivan being a young indigenous kid and on the smaller side might be the sort of kid Thurston may have a soft spot for and could mentor him even part time maybe once a month do a session with him.

 

[SBD82]

I would too but I reckon he will stick around the Rorters, Uncle Nic doesn't let many go.

Uncle nick lets plenty go. And if Flanagan doesn’t live up to what Uncle Nick expects, he’ll go the same way as Maloney, Hastings, O’Sullivan, Pearce etc.

 

[blacksafake]

As big Kev once said, I’m excited.
I like plenty of others have been so despondent for a while now that if this goes ahead it will put a spring back into my step over the pre season.

 

[grouch]

The Flanagan rumour fits for another reason - he'd be desperate for another first grade gig and wouldn't be asking big bucks. Exactly our type.

Please be true

 

[Dragsters]

Several things to think about with this:

1: Flanagan would have to get clearance from the NRL to coach again (that ain't Earth shattering news).
2. Flanagan, if given permission, may have some restrictions put on his coaching.
3. Flanagan, I given permission, what salary would he be asking, or better still, what would the Dragons consider to be a decent offer given his background?

Looking at this in retrospect:
The Dragons may be waiting for some clarity from the NRL before making any move on Flanagan. That may be in the form of either assistant to McGregor, hence the clearing of the support staff McGregor currently has (Hornby etc), a return to coaching but only at CC level, hence the rumours surrounding Head, or ultimately as head coach, however, the restriction hear maybe in the form of an overseer such as Furner to keep him in check, hence also the move on of the current coaching staff.

The fact nothing has been said regarding the teams performance this year from senior management, could spell that they are in a waiting game regarding Flanagan and McGregor. Basically, how I read this is, if Flanagan is given the green light (or even an amber one) to return to coaching, we will move on that quickly. If Flanagan doesn't then McGregor is still signed as coach. So, really hedging bets here.

Another thing to consider is, if Flanagan has been seen in talks with Greenburg, then to me this indicates he has a job to return to, otherwise why else would he bother. There aren't many NRL coaching positions up for discussion only really Us, Cowboys and Warriors. The Knights position has been filled, Arthur looks more secure, Titans have a new coach, etc, and further, does he need NRL permission to coach overseas?

This may turn out to be another wild goose chase, but there are enough reasons to be optimistic imo.

FWIW, Greenberg was reportedly "very impressed" with Flanagan after their meeting, according to ch7, whatever that means...

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

FWIW, Greenberg was reportedly "very impressed" with Flanagan after their meeting, according to ch7, whatever that means...

Probably told him that when he's dragons coach he will sack Jack De Belin

 

[muzby]

FWIW, Greenberg was reportedly "very impressed" with Flanagan after their meeting, according to ch7, whatever that means...

I’d say it means channel 7 interviewed Greenberg..


But I could be wrong?

 

[Objective View]

Top idea.

We should also sign Slater to work with our young fullbacks, Smith to work with McInnes, and GI to teach our centres.

We could also get SBW to work with our backrow, Cameron Smith to work with our hooker and Hasem El Masri to work with our goal kicker.

Straight Shooter

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Uncle nick lets plenty go. And if Flanagan doesn’t live up to what Uncle Nick expects, he’ll go the same way as Maloney, Hastings, O’Sullivan, Pearce etc.

He doesn't let the ones he wants go.

 

[muzby]

He doesn't let the ones he wants go.

Sometimes he gets it wrong..

 

[SBD82]

You are not going to get them all,

You’re on the right track.

 

[SBD82]

He doesn't let the ones he wants go.

Of course he does. He makes judicious decisions based on their value.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Of course he does. He makes judicious decisions based on their value.

What is your point mate? Seriously did you get bullied at school or something I just mentioned Sullivan is a similar player to JT in terms of being on the smaller side and has been compared to a young JT would be nice to hook them up even for some free advice.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Sometimes he gets it wrong..

Your finest moment since my short time on this forum.

 

[SBD82]

What is your point mate? Seriously did you get bullied at school or something I just mentioned Sullivan is a similar player to JT in terms of being on the smaller side and has been compared to a young JT would be nice to hook them up even for some free advice.

You understand that having opinions challenged is part of being on a forum, yeah?

Of course it would be nice to have Thurston mentor a young half, but is it realistic?

Between his commentary commitments and the academy that he has already set up to help disadvantaged youth, where do you think he is going to find the time to come and coach a young footballer? And for free? Based on what? That they’re both indigenous?

 

[Frank Facer]

Sometimes he gets it wrong..

lol
Politis didn't get it wrong in the case of Soward.

 

[muzby]

lol
Politis didn't get it wrong in the case of Soward.

I see..

Out of curiosity, who did Jamie beat to win this?

 

[j0nesy]

I see..

Out of curiosity, who did Jamie beat to win this?

Come on we all know Todd Carney was a much better 5/8th.

 

[SBD82]

Come on we all know Todd Carney was a much better 5/8th.

 

[j0nesy]

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The battle of the 5/8ths was played up in the media leading the game. Jamie won the battle on the field that day but Carney won the pissing contest