The Rumours Thread

[possm]

I don't get this. Flanno is after Brailey who is injury prone and gets rid of Sullivan because he thought he was too injury prone. Personally I would have both as they they would improve the spine if fully fit. And here I thought Kyle was more or less signed to play the No.14 role when he clearly was bought in as a 7. Poor Bud has been shafted by 2 coaches that want their favourites ahead of him in Ben Hunt and now Kyle Flanno both with less ability than Bud imo.

Geez I hope I am wrong and Kyle has a breakout season in 2024 at 7.

This could be the real reason sook wants a release, Flanno probably told him he will be at 6 next season to accommodate his son at 7 and we all know what happens when the sook does not get his way at St George? Anywhere else he is fine to play 9, 6, 14 etc but at Saints No.7 or else I want a release.

Sullivan had asked for a release more than once. He is injury-prone and not the option if Hunt is released. Flanno knows his son's strengths and weaknesses and will take him under his wing. Let's hope this works well for Flanno, Kyle and the Dragons.

 

[jackmac]

Sullivan had asked for a release more than once. He is injury-prone and not the option if Hunt is released. Flanno knows his son's strengths and weaknesses and will take him under his wing. Let's hope this works well for Flanno, Kyle and the Dragons.

Hmmm lets see, strengths - Playing reserve grade for the Bulldogs .
Weaknesses - Not cutting it under Trent Robinson , Trent Barrett or Cameron Ciraldo .
I did try to google his highlights package but couldn't find anything ?
I am just having a giggle with you mate by the way and if KF turns out to be a star for us
i will shout you a mid strength beer of your choice !

 

[saintmar]

Sullivan had asked for a release more than once. He is injury-prone and not the option if Hunt is released. Flanno knows his son's strengths and weaknesses and will take him under his wing. Let's hope this works well for Flanno, Kyle and the Dragons.

How many times has Hunt asked for a release?
It's already obvious Flano made the wrong decision for the playing roster
We need to accept that as fact.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

How about a swap of Hunt for Brailey and Saifiti..c’mon knights

 

[RedVee_8]

Anyone going to the Leagues Club AGM tonight?

Oops, it wasn’t the AGM but it was a GM.
The only item was the merger with Arncliffe Scots, which got up pretty well unanimously.

 

[Murfy]

Flanno shut down Brailey talk. Said he has no idea where it’s come from

 

[TheRev]

He did shut down the Brailey talk, but he also had to do it given he cant be talking before Nov 1st.. so I wouldnt rule it out.. made it clear that he and Kyle were family friends with Brailey.

 

[dragonsornothing]

How many times has Hunt asked for a release?
It's already obvious Flano made the wrong decision for the playing roster
We need to accept that as fact.

2 wrongs don’t make a right ?
Kyle will do amazing under his father.

 

[John moz]

Wow Arncliffe Scots is huge news . They have always been a major sporting club in st george district. Good to see st george leagues is investing and also has announced a 60 million development plan starting in October.

 

[possm]

Hmmm lets see, strengths - Playing reserve grade for the Bulldogs .
Weaknesses - Not cutting it under Trent Robinson , Trent Barrett or Cameron Ciraldo .
I did try to google his highlights package but couldn't find anything ?
I am just having a giggle with you mate by the way and if KF turns out to be a star for us
i will shout you a mid strength beer of your choice !

I get your point and admit that I am taking a very optimistic stance on this however, I have seen it at the NRL level (Cleary), and I have seen in other levels of the game, players improve and thrive under the coaching of their father. My own two sons were coached by myself and performed well, not because I was something special as a coach, but because I knew how to communicate effectively with them and was willing to put the required time into them; they trusted my advice and wanted to do well for themselves and for me. By the way, neither ever played NRL but they did play to their ability and above my expectations.

The Dragons do have a couple of very good halves coming through their pathways system, so no real big deal if Kyle does not live up to expectations. The main thing is that he is not on a million dollars and because of this the balance of the cap can be invested in the front row; a place we are sadly lacking.

 

[possm]

Wow Arncliffe Scots is huge news . They have always been a major sporting club in st george district. Good to see st george leagues is investing and also has announced a 60 million development plan starting in October.

Yes, it seems the new CEO is doing a good job, taking a leaf out of the Frank Faceer book, and not acting in self-interest but in the best interest of our club and the junior club in our district.

 

[possm]

How about a swap of Hunt for Brailey and Saifiti..c’mon knights

The problem is, that the Nights don't want Hunt and Hunt wants to go to Qld.

 

[possm]

How many times has Hunt asked for a release?
It's already obvious Flano made the wrong decision for the playing roster
We need to accept that as fact.

No, the Board made the wrong decision in extending Hunt even after he advocated strongly that the Club should keep Griffin. The Club made a conscious decision to keep Hunt and sack Griffin which was always going to leave a sour taste in Hunts' mouth.

This is the second time round for the Board in recent years. McInnes did the same when the Club asked Mary. Surely, the Board should have learnt a lesson from this.

 

[mightydragon]

He did shut down the Brailey talk, but he also had to do it given he cant be talking before Nov 1st.. so I wouldnt rule it out.. made it that he and Kyle were family friends with Brailey.

He also said that he is on contract and will leave it at that. Read between the lines. Flanno is more than interested.

 

[since77]

He also said that he is on contract and will leave it at that. Read between the lines. Flanno is more than interested.

Yeah listening directly to the interview he was actually wording that response very carefully. Wouldn’t be surprised if this rumour pops it’s head back up in a month or so.

 

[jak]

How about a swap of Hunt for Brailey and Saifiti..c’mon knights

well Newcastle is closer to Queensland, so its a step in the right direction for benny

 

[baggygreen man]

Wow Arncliffe Scots is huge news . They have always been a major sporting club in st george district. Good to see st george leagues is investing and also has announced a 60 million development plan starting in October.

What does this amalgamation mean to the Scots?

 

[Phantom V]

Fox Sports reporting that also (and they are sourcing their story from the Terror) -

Knights’ bumper contract for rep star; journeyman set for UK move: Transfer Whispers

Knights’ meeting for rep star amid rival raid; journeyman‘s UK move: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

Daniel Saifiti would be very handy for us. Would add some much needed size to our pack.

 

[baggygreen man]

How about a swap of Hunt for Brailey and Saifiti..c’mon knights

Seems the Knights are in need of cap pressure relief while we fans are in need of the immediate removal of Hunt, sounds like a great deal and they, Brailey and Safiti wont be our usual rejects as both still on contract.

 

[Parko1310]

Fotuaika has re-signed with the Gold Coast so that's one less prop available for 2025. I can't see any way Hunt can fit under their cap now either, so if he does leave in 2025 it'll be for the cowboys or dolphins. Surely the Titans will be hard-pressed to keep the likes of Khan-Pereira and Fermor now. Looking at the market for front rowers now, there really isn't much doing and unfortunately that's what we need most.