The Rumours Thread

[Biglance]

He doesnt have a current contract, so the 10 days counter-offer period wouldn't apply.. but maybe there is still some negotiation going on in the background.. or working out some details about moving his family etc..

I'm not talking about the new rule where clubs can counter offer as last right. Ryan Webb has always said that dragons don't announce until after the ten day cooling off period of signing any player and the contract is completely registered with the nrl. Separate to what you are referring to

 

[TheRev]

I'm not talking about the new rule where clubs can counter offer as last right. Ryan Webb has always said that dragons don't announce until after the ten day cooling off period of signing any player and the contract is completely registered with the nrl. Separate to what you are referring to

ooh I did not know that.. clearly far more patient than us fans!

 

[Biglance]

ooh I did not know that.. clearly far more patient than us fans!

Yeah he's careful not to have egg on his face

 

[Miller was a legend]

It makes a whole lot of sense if there are wheels in motion to relocate the club to Perth.

No hard info - just speculating.

Well that has gone full circle from a few years ago!

I thought sending the Sharks to purgatory was the wish list

 

[Inisai Toga]

Yeah he's careful not to have egg on his face

..the Tim Moltzen experience burnt them i think

 

[TheRev]

Unless Tom is having 2nd thoughts, he may as well hurry up and turn up for training!

Mind you moving house and re-arranging schools and stuff.. its no joke.. and its only been a week.

 

[redV06]

He’ll turn up tomorrow

 

[BIG RIG]

Connor Tracey has reportedly joined the Bulldogs

 

[Outlaw Pete]

Did Flano want Tracey or was it this forums wishes ?
And what Gould is doing is a salary cap farce not not the NRL care

 

[Dragon David]

Connor Tracey has reportedly joined the Bulldogs

Effin hell. Well there you go. The lure of the Gould. I give up. How in hell does he do it.

Anyway, good luck to them. Nothing like buying a premiership.

 

[qld redvee]

Connor Tracey has reportedly joined the Bulldogs

Immediate release did a player swap, 3 year deal

 

[Parko1310]

Jack Bird in a podcast I listened to said he has told Flanno he wants to play centre or 5/8 and doesn't want to play in the forwards. If he does play in the forwards, he said it will probably be back row because he doesn't want to be in the middle given his injuries, but preferably wouldn't be in the forwards at all. I think lock is his best spot by far if any spot on the field so bit disappointing to hear. I don't see where he fits in in the backline at all unless there's injury

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Anyone who watched Bird last season knows he has not much to offer. Another we are unfortunately stuck with for 2024.. expect he will retire next year and not take up player option for 25

 

[justadragon]

Jack Bird in a podcast I listened to said he has told Flanno he wants to play centre or 5/8 and doesn't want to play in the forwards. If he does play in the forwards, he said it will probably be back row because he doesn't want to be in the middle given his injuries, but preferably wouldn't be in the forwards at all. I think lock is his best spot by far if any spot on the field so bit disappointing to hear. I don't see where he fits in in the backline at all unless there's injury

What is it with these players that think they can dictate terms with the coach, I ask you is it in the best interest of the team that he plays 5/8 or centre, that is a complete joke. Just retire gracefully !!! And do it now !!!!

 

[kit66]

Effin hell. Well there you go. The lure of the Gould. I give up. How in hell does he do it.

Anyway, good luck to them. Nothing like buying a premiership.

If they are buying a premiership they've got a lot more shopping to do, a decent coach, decent halves, decent props/locks and with a coach like Ciraldo (who's mentors include Hook and Barrett) they're going nowhere fast.

 

[dragon thomo]

The dogs have purchased reasonable players but still have not got a quality half back.
As long as we get quality. Eg AFB

 

[Parko1310]

What is it with these players that think they can dictate terms with the coach, I ask you is it in the best interest of the team that he plays 5/8 or centre, that is a complete joke. Just retire gracefully !!! And do it now !!!!

He said it was because he wants to prolong his career, although he gave me the impression he'd play anywhere he's asked to play. Just stating his preference I think, but I don't see how he gets his preference because he doesn't fit into either position. I don't see him playing lock now though given he and Flanno's relationship. If he's told him he really doesn't want to play in the middle, I think Flanno will give him that leniency.

 

[Mojo]

He said it was because he wants to prolong his career, although he gave me the impression he'd play anywhere he's asked to play. Just stating his preference I think, but I don't see how he gets his preference because he doesn't fit into either position. I don't see him playing lock now though given he and Flanno's relationship. If he's told him he really doesn't want to play in the middle, I think Flanno will give him that leniency.

IMO he's finished. He shouldn't have been extended.

 

[Saints Forever]

Bird is too slow to play Centre and is a liability in defence.

He has a chance of playing Centre if Lomax is selected at Fullback if the coach doesn’t feel that our young rugby convert is ready for first grade.

He will stifle the attack if chosen at five eight. Better to give Flanno junior the chance to prove himself.

If I were selecting the side I would struggle to pick him in the 17.

 

[carltonsouth79]

Jack Bird in a podcast I listened to said he has told Flanno he wants to play centre or 5/8 and doesn't want to play in the forwards. If he does play in the forwards, he said it will probably be back row because he doesn't want to be in the middle given his injuries, but preferably wouldn't be in the forwards at all. I think lock is his best spot by far if any spot on the field so bit disappointing to hear. I don't see where he fits in in the backline at all unless there's injury

From the games I saw him play at centre in recent years he was found wanting in defence due to his poor lateral movement, likely injury related.I know he was a centre for us as a junior coming through but can’t see him as long term centre