The Rumours Thread

[getsmarty]

Dragons confirm departures of nine players

Six of the nine players farewelled remain unsigned for next season.

www.zerotackle.com

If that's our best 17... then we are in trouble...especially the forwards.

 

[BIG RIG]

Courier Mail is reporting we are interested in a young 23 year old prop by the name of Cooper Jenkins who currently plays Q Cup for Norths Devils and previously had a pre season last year the Dolphins

Anyone know anything about him as I am not overly familiar ?

 

[Dragsters]

Courier Mail is reporting we are interested in a young 23 year old prop by the name of Cooper Jenkins who currently plays Q Cup for Norths Devils and previously had a pre season last year the Dolphins

Anyone know anything about him as I am not overly familiar ?

Snap.

I just read that and posted the same question on the JA thread...

 

[zombiebloodlust]

Courier Mail is reporting we are interested in a young 23 year old prop by the name of Cooper Jenkins who currently plays Q Cup for Norths Devils and previously had a pre season last year the Dolphins

Anyone know anything about him as I am not overly familiar ?

Jenkins takes Devils streak into finals - Norths Devils RLFC

Cooper Jenkins is enjoying the most settled streak in his young career as he prepares for Norths’ Fathers’ Day finals showdown with Redcliffe at Bishop Park tomorrow. The qualifying final will be Jenkins’ 18th consecutive match for the Devils, continuing a streak that has the 23-year-old in the...

northsdevilsrlfc.com

He also scored a try in the Devile big win in the first final v Dolphins. 2 minute mark:

Finals Week 1 highlights: Devils v Dolphins

Norths Devils made quite the statement in their Week 1 qualifying final, overcoming the Redcliffe Dolphins to lock in a Week 3 home final. Video: Bill Scurfield/QRL

www.qrl.com.au

 

[justadragon]

Jenkins takes Devils streak into finals - Norths Devils RLFC

Cooper Jenkins is enjoying the most settled streak in his young career as he prepares for Norths’ Fathers’ Day finals showdown with Redcliffe at Bishop Park tomorrow. The qualifying final will be Jenkins’ 18th consecutive match for the Devils, continuing a streak that has the 23-year-old in the...

northsdevilsrlfc.com

He also scored a try in the Devile big win in the first final v Dolphins. 2 minute mark:

Finals Week 1 highlights: Devils v Dolphins

Norths Devils made quite the statement in their Week 1 qualifying final, overcoming the Redcliffe Dolphins to lock in a Week 3 home final. Video: Bill Scurfield/QRL

www.qrl.com.au

I'm always a bit sus on players like this, it has a look of Dan Russell about it, that never amounts to much. If he hasn't been picked up by a club at 23 years old then that worries me, plus his injuries. But hey if people in the know are looking at him, fine by me

 

[Dragon David]

I'm always a bit sus on players like this, it has a look of Dan Russell about it, that never amounts to much. If he hasn't been picked up by a club at 23 years old then that worries me, plus his injuries. But hey if people in the know are looking at him, fine by me

Yes, he could be a good back up. We are only showing interest so lets wait and see.

 

[mattw5]

I'm always a bit sus on players like this, it has a look of Dan Russell about it, that never amounts to much. If he hasn't been picked up by a club at 23 years old then that worries me, plus his injuries. But hey if people in the know are looking at him, fine by me

I am of the same opinion sounds like a typical dud signing.

 

[Slippery Morris]

This RCG story is so weird. They say he is on 800-850k next season. He kicks a goal on his last game indicating he is leaving. Now we hear he has not signed with anyone and has been released.

So why would RCG risk giving up 850k next season, when he has no takers? How confident is he he will get signed by a club?

Another thing that has me wondering as well is as soon as Flanno heard Kobe Hetherington may be available from the Broncos, he may have thought to let Broncos land RCG so he can get the much younger Kobe who is coming into his prime. This kid under Flanno will come good. If they land him and DSaf that would be 2 pretty solid ins for the Saints.

I went to the Parra v Saints game and RCG was very good and the type of player Saints need. He has been good this year. I love how Flanno is sticking to 2 years though as he must have plans for the juniors to be ready by then and that is what you want. He is clearly looking for experience players but only for 2 years until the kids come through and the Dogs/Eels/Roosters come sniffing. Saints need money in the kitty to offer these kids big deals if they come good in 2 years.

I don't think Harran is doing much of the recruitment, Flanno is playing the big part. Flanno sends Haran to provide some initial talk of interest, sends out the feelers, and Flanno does the rest like he did with Val. He flew out to Nth Qld and days later he signed. Flanno is pulling the strings. I think Haran is just his assistant for now.

 

[PhilGould]

Knights fan - popped in because I think Saifiti might be back on the radar for your mob

Jenkins is another Knights junior who just went north to QLD Cup this year. Never thought he looked like a first grader coming through the grades here, was a bit of a generic plodder but can't say I've kept up with how he went since leaving.

 

[JackDeBelinFan]

who knows, could be interesting to see what happens

Knights fan - popped in because I think Saifiti might be back on the radar for your mob

Jenkins is another Knights junior who just went north to QLD Cup this year. Never thought he looked like a first grader coming through the grades here, was a bit of a generic plodder but can't say I've kept up with how he went since leaving.

 

[Wolfgang90]

Knights fan - popped in because I think Saifiti might be back on the radar for your mob

Jenkins is another Knights junior who just went north to QLD Cup this year. Never thought he looked like a first grader coming through the grades here, was a bit of a generic plodder but can't say I've kept up with how he went since leaving.

I think saifiti would be good fit for us but he seems very stubborn in staying at newcastle or only moving if he gets overs.

 

[The Word]

Depends how many we can move on that we want gone. Plus, I wouldn't be shocked to see BMM particularly on a T&T. I'm happy to keep both these guys, assuming we can move on a few players

Also seems to be 2 Sione Finau's on the list?

 

[mattw5]

Flanno has a plan no doubt it's just agonising to wait for it to play out.

 

[PhilGould]

I think saifiti would be good fit for us but he seems very stubborn in staying at newcastle or only moving if he gets overs.

Can't comment on his demands but his most recent comments sound like he's definitely on the move.

Dolphins seem to be the favourite but there was a sniff that the Rabbits were trying to make some moves to fit him in. Knights and Dragons talks broke down a while ago but missing RCG and Horsburgh makes me think that could be back on the table.

 

[baggygreen man]

Anyone know anything about him as I am not overly familiar ?

Official Hostplus Cup profile of Cooper Jenkins for Norths Devils | NRL.com

The Hostplus Cup profile of Cooper Jenkins including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores.

www.nrl.com

 

[Harry Bath]

If that's our best 17... then we are in trouble...especially the forwards.

If Dragons have to go with that Forward pack which includes Lawrie and RFM they will be favourites for the spoon again

 

[baggygreen man]

I'm always a bit sus on players like this, it has a look of Dan Russell about it, that never amounts to much. If he hasn't been picked up by a club at 23 years old then that worries me, plus his injuries. But hey if people in the know are looking at him, fine by me

jd to be brutally honest we have to take what we can as our pulling power remains crap after RCG is latest to give us the flick.

 

[baggygreen man]

Dead set all we get on this thread is misery, tho we did land Holmes, but that is about the only good news I can recall in last 12 months.

 

[since77]

If Dragons have to go with that Forward pack which includes Lawrie and RFM they will be favourites for the spoon again

If Lawrie is anywhere near the starting 17 next season we're in big trouble.

 

[randomdragon]

signing a 23 year old reserve grader does not excite me one bit. there is no chance it is for first grade