The Rumours Thread

[FlickFlano]

When you say FB do you mean official club or windowlickers on community type pages

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Flano signed him for 3 years

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

If Lomax is gone and Shane is happy to move Rav on if he has any takers then you have to suspect we have landed at least one excellent outside back.

We can't wave goodbye to Lomax and Rav and then just run around with Feagais and Finau or, eaven help us, Bird. Something is afoot.

 

[sammymills]

When you say FB do you mean official club or windowlickers on community type pages

The window li ckers . I asked for a source and they sent me an article from mid last year talking about how he had extended bloody hell they are off their tree.

 

[Dragon David]

I think we extended him a little while ago, but I suppose things can change to the extent that the Dragons can still tap him on the shoulder and tell him to look elsewhere.

Dragons recruitment and retention update

The Dragons can provide the following update about player recruitment and retention.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[TheRev]

I think the 2023 article date tricked a few people (a lot of that is out of date now), I believe we are shopping Ravalawa around now, he does have 2yrs remaining, but pretty sure someone would be willing to pick him up for atleast most of that cash.

 

[VodkaSaint]

If Lomax is gone and Shane is happy to move Rav on if he has any takers then you have to suspect we have landed at least one excellent outside back.

We can't wave goodbye to Lomax and Rav and then just run around with Feagais and Finau or, eaven help us, Bird. Something is afoot.

Max and Mathew Fegai have really come along, Mathew is showing a lot more speed Than Rava, he is also much more reliable under the ball and defense and max has that centre spot locked in ahead of Bird.
Bird will play 14 imo if that, he wasnt resigned, it was dumb clause in his contract which he activated.
You will see more players asked to move on to make way for a couple of signings and some really good Juniors coming through

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Its the rub.....

Every smart experienced coach knows that a high performing squad has to extract performance from all categories of the squad to be a true top end team

The young guys play above expectation.

The players that are in that 21-25yrs play beyond expectation and contribute with solid performances but wont play like at $700k player - The Fegai's have done that this season. So to Tui. Cheap in dollars, valuable in a team to function, especially when injuries strike / rep duties.

The old guys at the tail end of their career get fitter and stronger than ever and surge again.

The marque / elite type players set a standard every week that is so consistent that it is the wheels on the car.

There is no magic wand is there. Unless you think are a porn star and your call yourself the magic wand

lol

 

[John moz]

Would keep Rav over Fegai just look back over the years on his highlights

 

[Gold_Coast Dragon]

I am a Rav fan and would like to see him stay with the right attitude.

 

[Dragons4me]

We have enough roadblocks without adding more like Feagai

The twins seem to have been around forever, but people forget they're only 23 (DOB 14th February 2021). Could it be a matter of some taking a little longer to develop their skills? What sort of money would they be on? No rumblings about not being happy to be here.

 

[saintmar]

The twins are good solid first graders currently and are improving with every game.They both should be kept.

 

[saintmar]

I am a Rav fan and would like to see him stay with the right attitude.

Fav is a beast and far better than CT who I must admit is improving but struggles defensively

 

[redandwhite4evr]

If Lomax is gone and Shane is happy to move Rav on if he has any takers then you have to suspect we have landed at least one excellent outside back.

We can't wave goodbye to Lomax and Rav and then just run around with Feagais and Finau or, eaven help us, Bird. Something is afoot.

I hope you're right- If Max Feagai/ Bird are our right centre options for 2025, we've waved the white flag for the season. Max looks the part but just lacks instinct for the game and can't deliver in attack or defence. Shame about Rava and his judiciary/discipline problems- he's got me out of my seat numerous times over the years when scoring what I thought were impossible tries in the corner and is still a beast with the ball. Good signs from Tui against the Broncs gives me hope that there is still a blockbusting winger in the club.

 

[steerlerbab]

Would keep Rav over Fegai just look back over the years on his highlights

Comparing Rav and Mat Feagai

Rawa is unstoppable 10 to 20m from the line. Can beat most wingers one on one.
On the other hand, Mat Feagai has a great step.

Rawa is better tackler but suspect under high ball. That is why he gets bombed a lot
Feagai is better under high ball but his defense needs improving

Rawa is devastating on right wing but less effective on left wing
Feagai can play multiple positions including FB and both wings

Also note that Tui is also improving and had a great game against Broncos and hopefully we will also see Alan who has been injured this year.

And there is of course Blaize Talagi that we are after.

 

[Sir Donald Reacharound]

What chance of Ramsey returning and competing for a spot?

 

[jak]

you have to love cook the goalkicking hooker

 

[TruSaint]

What chance of Ramsey returning and competing for a spot?

That would be welcome news for us and Cody.

 

[Dragonslayer]

What chance of Ramsey returning and competing for a spot?

For 1st grade? I would say extremely slim.

Playing Cup maybe 2026 or 2027.

 

[possm]

I think in order of ease to offload: Ravalawa > Fifita > Bird >Lawrie.. Lawrie is the hard one.. 2yrs left and not even sure if he would be interested in the UK (anything to avoid a full payout).. tbf hes yet to taste reserve grade either.. that can change ur perspective.

Sign RCG and Safiti and have a prop rotation of these two props plus F Molo and Couchman. If Lawrie does not like reserve-grade, his manager will find another gig for him.