The Rumours Thread

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

Been saying the same for past two years.

There's no reason why it won't work.
He has the size and more than enough power.

He looks a little slow and uncoordinated on the wing, always has.

Rava is not very popular right now as you could say he single-handedly projected the Eels to victory on Saturday but it's not as if he hasn't been a contributor to our team for seasons now.

I'd rather him taking the hit ups here than some washed up forward who is lukewarm about joining us but will do it for the pay day.

 

[TruSaint]

As we lick our wounds after another disappointing season of not making the finals, here is a small snapshot of some great Dragon moments of the past to lift our spirits.

You know we should do a Nostalgia thread of our glory days.

Enjoyed that.

 

[baggygreen man]

He has the size and more than enough power.

Definitely. His achilles heel is his defensive reading. In the pack you line up your man then hit him. If Rava leaves we are left with a similar wing in CT. Like to also see him in the engine room as we need genuine pace on the flanks.

 

[BLM01]

Maloney to link back with Flanno when the dust or court settles as an attacking coach?.
The Cowboys certainly could attack. Just a thought

 

[SAP58]

Maloney to link back with Flanno when the dust or court settles as an attacking coach?.
The Cowboys certainly could attack. Just a thought

Has Ryan Carr been signed for 2025 ? I thought I read that he had ? We still need a Recruitment Manager as well there has been no further talk about that since we missed out on POS.

 

[since77]

Has Ryan Carr been signed for 2025 ? I thought I read that he had ? We still need a Recruitment Manager as well there has been no further talk about that since we missed out on POS.

We already have a POS. His name is Ben and he wears number 7.

 

[TheRev]

Once the season finishes, it would be a much better time to re-look at the recruitment manager role, or a GM in general with perhaps Haran moving on.. Flanno has probably barely taken a breath in the last 7 months.

 

[Dragon David]

Maloney to link back with Flanno when the dust or court settles as an attacking coach?.
The Cowboys certainly could attack. Just a thought

Even though he has been turfed by the Cowboys it is not because of his lack of talent and ability both as a player and now as an assistant coach, he was caught and charged with a drink driving offence before the Cowboys game against the Storm last weekend. The Cowboys sacked him immediately which makes me think that he might have had problems with this type of offence before and hence a clause in his contract that his services can be terminated if it happened.

I would like him to come to the Dragons for sure. A two time premiership winner and stacks of experience. He was a niggler on the field and knows how to win games.

I think he could be a very good consultant for us.

 

[BLM01]

Even though he has been turfed by the Cowboys it is not because of his lack of talent and ability both as a player and now as an assistant coach, he was caught and charged with a drink driving offence before the Cowboys game against the Storm last weekend. The Cowboys sacked him immediately which makes me think that he might have had problems with this type of offence before and hence a clause in his contract that his services can be terminated if it happened.

I would like him to come to the Dragons for sure. A two time premiership winner and stacks of experience. He was a niggler on the field and knows how to win games.

I think he could be a very good consultant for us.

No. Does not have to be history but who knows but it was instant. There is a clause in all NRL contracts about criminal convictions. Went .08 which I think is classified now as mid range which is not a good look but also not the worst crime.
I dare say coaches would have higher expectations as some players? dont get the sack immediately.
But I seem to remember McKnucklehead went low range? whilst head coach for us but lasted...hmmm

 

[BLM01]

Once the season finishes, it would be a much better time to re-look at the recruitment manager role, or a GM in general with perhaps Haran moving on.. Flanno has probably barely taken a breath in the last 7 months.

Haran has been moved out of some so called GM functions that is why you see him act like a message boy on the sideline.
But you are right we need a real professional GM or HOF if the club is willing to spend some dosh which I doubt.
Same goes for recruitment they would not of chased POS if we did not need one. Least that decision was heading in the right direction but we could not or did not want to lure him over the line which is a negative trait with our BOD / football department.

 

[Dragon David]

No. Does not have to be history but who knows but it was instant. There is a clause in all NRL contracts about criminal convictions. Went .08 which I think is classified now as mid range which is not a good look but also not the worst crime.
I dare say coaches would have higher expectations as some players? dont get the sack immediately.
But I seem to remember McKnucklehead went low range? whilst head coach for us but lasted...hmmm

Hmmmmm, you are right!!

 

[Dragon David]

Our Club would be the most frustrating, slow to progress one out of all of the clubs in the NRL. So, because POS said no (which is quite understandable) and putting up with low standards rather than improving them and keeping staff that haven't been able to recruit better players, they just sort of turn away and let things just meander along.

If Flanno is also doing the recruiting as well as being the head coach, he will be burnt out in no time.

This Club is just so slow in management and on the field.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Tigers signing spree continues as Benji set to land ex-Origin star after early release — Whispers

Tigers signing spree continues as Benji set to land ex-Origin star after early release — Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

kind of sad that I get excited about some players leaving.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Maloney to link back with Flanno when the dust or court settles as an attacking coach?.
The Cowboys certainly could attack. Just a thought

Let’s see…he’s the right age…he’ll have a criminal record…hmmmm…mate…He’ll be the starting halfback next year!

 

[Harry Bath]

Once the season finishes, it would be a much better time to re-look at the recruitment manager role, or a GM in general with perhaps Haran moving on.. Flanno has probably barely taken a breath in the last 7 months.

Haran must be one of the Board members son he has been ineffectual for years however still there

 

[possm]

Our Club would be the most frustrating, slow to progress one out of all of the clubs in the NRL. So, because POS said no (which is quite understandable) and putting up with low standards rather than improving them and keeping staff that haven't been able to recruit better players, they just sort of turn away and let things just meander along.

If Flanno is also doing the recruiting as well as being the head coach, he will be burnt out in no time.

This Club is just so slow in management and on the field.

It should be the case that the BOD delegates the club budget to the CEO to administer and only when the CEO needs to exceed the budget should he need to go to the BOD for approval.

The CEO should work with the HOF and HC in managing the salary cap and other football line items.

Under this structure:
1. The CEO has a KPI of balancing his budget.
2. The HOF has a KPI of keeping within the salary cap.
3. The coach has a say in who is recruited/retained.

There should be a clause in the contract of the CEO, HOF, and HC reflecting the above and classing the failed to meet this KPI as a breach of contract.

 

[Trifili13]

Let’s see…he’s the right age…he’ll have a criminal record…hmmmm…mate…He’ll be the starting halfback next year!

But more importantly contribute more to the team than Hunt has over the past 6 or so years

 

[justadragon]

Tigers signing spree continues as Benji set to land ex-Origin star after early release — Whispers

Tigers signing spree continues as Benji set to land ex-Origin star after early release — Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

kind of sad that I get excited about some players leaving.

This was well and truly on the cards after the Sharks game, and the Eels game sealed it.

 

[jak]

This was well and truly on the cards after the Sharks game, and the Eels game sealed it.

so true

 

[BLM01]

This was well and truly on the cards after the Sharks game, and the Eels game sealed it.

It was on the cards from Flanno Fay 1