The Rumours Thread

[BLM01]

If Roosters are after him, we can kiss this deal goodbye.

Agree. But I also think he is not a 900K player either and believe that is too much for him

 

[Illusion]

If we're after some depth at halfback.. could do a lot worse than this guy (who is off contract). NSW Cup player of the year 2023

Hawkins on the hunt for more honours

Dean Hawkins has one NSWRL award and wants another - the NSW Cup premiership

www.nswrl.com.au

I'd even piss off the Sook to give him a go at 7 ....... I'm completely over Hunt ......

 

[Dragon David]

You take it easy old mate, at least you gave the gaspers UP !!! And remember any day above ground is a good day, hopefully the Dragons can put a smile on your face next year.

Thanks very much justa. I am grateful for everything that has come my way and every day on this planet is a bonus. You take care as well and make your opinions be heard loud and clear and yes, next year, the tide will turn for us Dragons faithfuls.

 

[Dragon David]

Too right mate, that deal was done a while ago, I think there is also a Bronc forward going to the Dolphins aswell.

Yes that big blonde haired guy Thomas Flegler who will add a bit of starch to the forwards at the Dolphins but can also give away plenty of penalties and six agains with his over enthusiastic play. Good luck to them.

 

[TruSaint]

When I think about if this happened or if that happened and look at the actual outcomes, yes, this year we did lose a few from this and that and maybe if we had this and that happen, the ifs and buts mean absolute shite in the end. Other teams can say the bloody same and they didn't make it.

It's like so many other things in life when doors open and others close or opportunities go begging. You have to take the good with the bad and yes, we are having a lot of bad but in the circle of life, that will turn around one day.

I keep saying to myself over and over and over that if I didn't smoke I would be in a better place with my health and not have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which I have reached a level of serious with now. Rehab is helping so that I don't reach the critical level too soon.
So, the what ifs and maybes we can think about, but I think that until the real issues are examined and the problems fixed, us turning things around will drag on.

We are getting closer, I am sure, to finding out who we will be getting to help us out of this dilemma and give us a realistic hope of actually making the top 8.

Stay well big fella.
You're a goodun. Hard as nails and Saints through and through.

 

[Dragon David]

Stay well big fella.
You're a goodun. Hard as nails and Saints through and through.

Thanks a lot Tru. I'm not ready to wear one of those saintly halos just yet. The Dragons have unfinished business to attend to.

 

[mattchuot]

This has just been announced on a member’s email from Ryan Webb.

“I’m pleased to announce that Shane Millard has been appointed as the club's Recruitment and Pathways Manager. Shane has worked in the Dragons’ pathways system in the past and since then has been involved at the Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Bulldogs. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts throughout the game and we look forward to having him join us.”

 

[TruSaint]

This has just been announced on a member’s email from Ryan Webb.

“I’m pleased to announce that Shane Millard has been appointed as the club's Recruitment and Pathways Manager. Shane has worked in the Dragons’ pathways system in the past and since then has been involved at the Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Bulldogs. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts throughout the game and we look forward to having him join us.”

Pretty sure he played a few seasons with us at hooker.

 

[Coffs dragon]

This has just been announced on a member’s email from Ryan Webb.

“I’m pleased to announce that Shane Millard has been appointed as the club's Recruitment and Pathways Manager. Shane has worked in the Dragons’ pathways system in the past and since then has been involved at the Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Bulldogs. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts throughout the game and we look forward to having him join us.”

That’s the bloke that Ryles wanted to bring onboard with him as part of the package to look after Pathways.
I believe he was recently in charge of the Bulldogs Academy. Looks like Browny missed out!

 

[jak]

Thanks very much justa. I am grateful for everything that has come my way and every day on this planet is a bonus. You take care as well and make your opinions be heard loud and clear and yes, next year, the tide will turn for us Dragons faithfuls.

we are both getting up there dave in both age and health so i have decided to stick around until we win at least one more grand final so please join me in my quest, plus we have to let all the kids on the forum know what we both saw in the 50s and 60s. all the best to you mate

 

[Dragon David]

we are both getting up there dave in both age and health so i have decided to stick around until we win at least one more grand final so please join me in my quest, plus we have to let all the kids on the forum know what we both saw in the 50s and 60s. all the best to you mate

Good luck to you jak and thanks for your encouragement. You take care. Us oldies have to hang in there for the long haul and get to see us holding that Trophy. I'm sure the young ones on this Forum have benefitted with so much past information from us oldies but goodies.

 

[getsmarty]

Dragons appoint Shane Millard as Recruitment and Pathways Manager

The Dragons are pleased to announce Shane Millard has been appointed as the club's Recruitment and Pathways Manager.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[qld redvee]

little benny was just on channel 10 news in qld ( dont know why or when filmed )
BUT he told reporter he will be a dragon
SO we better not hear another peep out of him in regards to leaving

 

[BLM01]

Dragons appoint Shane Millard as Recruitment and Pathways Manager

The Dragons are pleased to announce Shane Millard has been appointed as the club's Recruitment and Pathways Manager.

www.dragons.com.au

I am not sure what to make of this.
Did we pinch him from Gus or was he let go as he only been heading their pathways for a year or so?
Coaching has only been bits of lower grade stuff so nothing great there
I know he his local to Wollongong, but I dont think he has worked with Flanno before so who head hunted him?
I have to only assume that this is a Flanno appointment....I hope.
Welcome to the Shane and Shane show.

 

[Como Connection]

I am not sure what to make of this.
Did we pinch him from Gus or was he let go as he only been heading their pathways for a year or so?
Coaching has only been bits of lower grade stuff so nothing great there
I know he his local to Wollongong, but I dont think he has worked with Flanno before so who head hunted him?
I have to only assume that this is a Flanno appointment....I hope.
Welcome to the Shane and Shane show.

Ryles did want him.
CC

 

[justadragon]

I am not sure what to make of this.
Did we pinch him from Gus or was he let go as he only been heading their pathways for a year or so?
Coaching has only been bits of lower grade stuff so nothing great there
I know he his local to Wollongong, but I dont think he has worked with Flanno before so who head hunted him?
I have to only assume that this is a Flanno appointment....I hope.
Welcome to the Shane and Shane show.

Surely they wouldnt have appointed him without Flanno being on board, Ryles did speak highly of him, plus Souths and bulldogs pathways were both in great shape.

 

[Centralcoastdragon2]

Apparently NRL Tonight said PMs 13 vs PNG would be on Fox. I cannot find it.

 

[BLM01]

Surely they wouldnt have appointed him without Flanno being on board, Ryles did speak highly of him, plus Souths and bulldogs pathways were both in great shape.

He did not work at Souths pathways I dont think?. he coached their reggies side a few years ago when Mat Head was coaching us.
he only started with the Dogs during Barretts coaching career at the end of 21 season
Not sure he can be credited for dogs pathways in just 18 months?

even if Ryles wanted him he was not man of his word as he is not the coach as walked away from us..thankfully at this time
I just dont see why Millard was in any high demand?... ..anyway we shall see

 

[possm]

In the first half of the year we lost a number of games because Lomax's kicking was off.

We lost at least four games due to wrong refs calls ( and I mean howlers that turned the game).

We lost or did not win a couple due to Hunt's poor game management.

The fullback was not the deciding factor in many of our losses.

Yes! And we also lost some games because of our poor last line of defense

 

[jak]

have you guys noticed a lot of the bulldogs secret cafe meetings with players never seem to be much of a secret