The Rumours Thread

[Desperate Dragon]

Have watched him week in week out
NOT what we need ..Huge human..but so slow and looks past his best
Thinking he was signed to enormous cash when Browny was there and then upgraded
Have dodged a bullet there
RCG just about out of options ..Still a hope there if differences can be worked out ?
Cant see a home coming at Panthers as things were still frosty with the Panthers main group after the Eels clash
Looking more than likely we will land Lodge and Sharks Williams and or Kafusi
The Hunt exit will take centre stage in the meantime
If its Titans may get a two for one swap
The Phins just maybe Katoa ..Journos up here running it on various outlets

As you say Dungay, Kaufisi remains a free agent for 2025 and would definitely be worth a look.
Some reports down here say the Sharks do want to try and retain Williams.
Interesting also what the journos after reporting on with the Titans and Dolphins.
There must be some rumours bubbling along about Hunt returning to Queensland for 2025.
If Flanagan decides to cut him loose, I am sure he will play hardball about getting what the Dragons need in return.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Lodge wasn’t bad today against the dogs to be fair. If cheap might be worth picking up to support another prop pickup

 

[Coffs dragon]

Lodge wasn’t bad today against the dogs to be fair. If cheap might be worth picking up to support another prop pickup

He’s heaps better than Safiti & worth a shot Flanno.

 

[Murfy]

Lodge on 300/400k is better than Saifiti or RCG on 700k plus

 

[mattw5]

Would take Lodge after today value for money younger then RCG

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Would take Lodge after today value for money younger then RCG

Plus Lodge is only looking for a 2 year deal.
As mentioned earlier, would also be very cost effective salary cap wise.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Plus Lodge is only looking for a 2 year deal.
As mentioned earlier, would also be very cost effective salary cap wise.

I suspect Manly will be pulling out their chequebook and re-signing him after that game.

 

[mattw5]

I suspect Manly will be pulling out their chequebook and re-signing him after that game.

Probably tbh

 

[BigRedVee]

Lodge on 300/400k is better than Saifiti or RCG on 700k plus

Gives us an extra 300-400 to spend on gun outside back which could transform our backline.

 

[TheRev]

I think we have the cash for ~2-3 more big name players.. we are chockas with value signings already.. this isnt so much a financial decision as it is that we cant actually sign the players we want.. so if we can sign Lodge.. its about as good as were gonna do.. but were no guarantee of even landing him.. but the good thing is a lot of clubs arent interested..

Whether we can land a decent outside back (or half) I dunno.. it all gets very confusing if Hunt goes too..

 

[dungay dragon]

As you say Dungay, Kaufisi remains a free agent for 2025 and would definitely be worth a look.
Some reports down here say the Sharks do want to try and retain Williams.
Interesting also what the journos after reporting on with the Titans and Dolphins.
There must be some rumours bubbling along about Hunt returning to Queensland for 2025.
If Flanagan decides to cut him loose, I am sure he will play hardball about getting what the Dragons need in return.

Desp
Rumours rife that BH will be back home qld in 2025
Ben Dobbin in particular all over it
Because under contract nothing official
Titans obv Fave , if a deal can be done

 

[BLM01]

Have watched him week in week out
NOT what we need ..Huge human..but so slow and looks past his best
Thinking he was signed to enormous cash when Browny was there and then upgraded
Have dodged a bullet there
RCG just about out of options ..Still a hope there if differences can be worked out ?
Cant see a home coming at Panthers as things were still frosty with the Panthers main group after the Eels clash
Looking more than likely we will land Lodge and Sharks Williams and or Kafusi
The Hunt exit will take centre stage in the meantime
If its Titans may get a two for one swap
The Phins just maybe Katoa ..Journos up here running it on various outlets

No to Jack Williams
2 bad errors 2nd half costly yo that game
Sharks supporters would be happy for him not to be in their squad!

 

[TheRev]

Desp
Rumours rife that BH will be back home qld in 2025
Ben Dobbin in particular all over it
Because under contract nothing official
Titans obv Fave , if a deal can be done

It can only be Titans or Dolphins.. which means we're looking to swap Hunt for:
o Titans: Brimson/Campbell/Boyd
o Dolphins: Averillo/Katoa/Milford/Nikorima/OSullivan.

The question is which players would those clubs let go AND the player themselves is willing AND that we would be satisfied to give up our player for.. lets see how it plays out.

 

[mattw5]

It can only be Titans or Dolphins.. which means we're looking to swap Hunt for:
o Titans: Brimson/Campbell/Boyd
o Dolphins: Averillo/Katoa/Milford/Nikorima/OSullivan.

The question is which players would those clubs let go AND the player themselves is willing AND that we would be satisfied to give up our player for.. lets see how it plays out.

Boyd & O’Sullivan would be most likely.

Dragons could take Boyd & Jo Jo Fifita to play on one wing.

 

[Dragons4me]

Boyd & O’Sullivan would be most likely.

Dragons could take Boyd & Jo Jo Fifita to play on one wing.

Some serious horse trading needed if all this is true. Flanno's already shown his negotiating skill (some wins and some losses) but pleasing to see he seems to stick to his guns. There has to be a shit load of unwanted dogs heading for the dog pound from today's loss to Manly and early exit despite the fanfare of expectation. Some may even be neutered!
Love it!!! LOL

 

[mattw5]

Some serious horse trading needed if all this is true. Flanno's already shown his negotiating skill (some wins and some losses) but pleasing to see he seems to stick to his guns. There has to be a shit load of unwanted dogs heading for the dog pound from today's loss to Manly and early exit despite the fanfare of expectation. Some may even be neutered!
Love it!!! LOL

I wouldn't want any of their grubby players, I really like O’Sullivan if we were to get rid of Hunt like his kicking game has a big boot.

 

[hewi]

We don’t need to swap Hunt for anyone, just to get someone to take him off our hands is a huge bonus.

 

[justadragon]

We don’t need to swap Hunt for anyone, just to get someone to take him off our hands is a huge bonus.

I agree, swapping players always has risk in the fact others dont want to go. Much rather we get someone who wants a chance at the dragons, and comes with the right attitude not because he got tapped up.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Some serious horse trading needed if all this is true. Flanno's already shown his negotiating skill (some wins and some losses) but pleasing to see he seems to stick to his guns. There has to be a shit load of unwanted dogs heading for the dog pound from today's loss to Manly and early exit despite the fanfare of expectation. Some may even be neutered!
Love it!!! LOL

Maybe they’ll swap JAC for Hunt!
At least Josh can take on the line…..LOL

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Clubs will be lining up for the Fox…