The Rumours Thread

[BIG RIG]

Couchmans have officially re-signed until 2027 , announced on website

 

[Mojo]

Couchmans have officially re-signed until 2027 , announced on website

Move over couch potatoes; couch men are movin' in.

 

[KogarahWarrior]

The twins extending is some of the best news I've heard recently. Those 2 are the future. Imagine them, Latu, Halangahu, and LPT in a few years, headed by Su'a as their leader... That's a sight to behold

 

[Desperate Dragon]

The twins extending is some of the best news I've heard recently. Those 2 are the future. Imagine them, Halangahu, and LPT in a few years, headed by Su'a as their leader... That's a sight to behold

This is great news for the Dragons.
I posted earlier when a few said the usual comments like, "they will probably go to the Roosters" etc etc.
They were never looking at leaving, and the twins is what our future looks like.
Well done Dragons

 

[TheRev]

I think 2yrs is good.. that gives us 18mths before we have to have this conversation again, and we will know by then (I hope) what their ceiling might look like.. its just too early for them to be expecting big dollars based on their 1st grade performances so far. Also gives us a chance to see what position they play, if both are equal etc.

We will have expansion clubs by then, but it is what it is.. I dont think they want to leave either, local boys... I'm more worried about the dragons forwards that we got in from external being patient.. they r going to cop a lot of offers from better placed clubs than us... and they have a long way to go on that journey, especially Halangahu, hes still a baby, hes gonna have to be patient..

 

[JubileeJeffro]

With Halangahu now moving to Wollongong I hope he just needs a clear path to the 13 to stick with us.

 

[getsmarty]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/11/13/bulldogs-frontrunners-to-snare-roosters-star-but-tigers-join-dragons-in-race-for-prized-signature/

 

[Dragon David]

Staying Home: Couchman twins ink Red V extension

The St George Illawarra Dragons are pleased to announce that Ryan and Toby Couchman have agreed to contract extensions that will see them remain with the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Being a Dragons fan has been so good lately??? Am I dreaming??

 

[Coffs dragon]

Couchmans have officially re-signed until 2027 , announced on website

With suction hands Hunt gone, the twins may actually get to handle the ball more than the twice per game.
Great news for all Dragons fans as these guys epitomise great belief of the club & Dragon spirit.

 

[Dragons4me]

Both Couchmans have been extended until the end of 2027

More good news! A pleasure to read over the two recent departures!!

 

[Gareth67]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/11/13/bulldogs-frontrunners-to-snare-roosters-star-but-tigers-join-dragons-in-race-for-prized-signature/

Well they were always the dark horse, similar to the rorters plan of snaring their target - they say nothing and pounce on their man at the last moment , leaving the other contenders crying in their beer .

 

[since77]

There are many things for which club admin/footy dept could be criticised forsince Bennett left but not for extending a local junior who was regarded as the club's best player in 2023 and captained the team once or twice. Who could have predicted that he would become the least valuable prop in 2024?

Anyone who knows their footy could have predicted this. He was a dud from day one. Blake has never been NRL standard. Never. It boggles my mind that people still defend this very very average footballer.
The fact we can't offload him and are stuck with him stinking up a top 30 spot speaks volumes. No one else is dumb enough to add them to their roster.

 

[mattw5]

Well they were always the dark horse, similar to the rorters plan of snaring their target - they say nothing and pounce on their man at the last moment , leaving the other contenders crying in their beer .

Always were

 

[willzyy91]

The mismanagement of re-signing both Lawrie and Ravalawa until 2026 is going to continue to hinder the roster until they leave isn't it...both need to be told they will be banished to reserve grade and try to force them out of the club.

 

[Unsainty79]

The mismanagement of re-signing both Lawrie and Ravalawa until 2026 is going to continue to hinder the roster until they leave isn't it...both need to be told they will be banished to reserve grade and try to force them out of the club.

Hindsight is wonderful. Lawrie was probably our best forward when he re-signed and was linked to the Rabbitohs and Dolphins. Rava was also our best winger at the time, was (and still is) young and resigning him made sense then. Of all our the clubs ineptitude, I don't blame them much for resigning these two - they simply just don't fit in with Flanagan's style of play now.

 

[The Word]

The mismanagement of re-signing both Lawrie and Ravalawa until 2026 is going to continue to hinder the roster until they leave isn't it...both need to be told they will be banished to reserve grade and try to force them out of the club.

Every club has a couple of players they signed for too long and are trying to get rid of. At least these two are not top earners.

Anyway, I’d back Flanagan to find a solution at some point.

 

[SAP58]

Hindsight is wonderful. Lawrie was probably our best forward when he re-signed and was linked to the Rabbitohs and Dolphins. Rava was also our best winger at the time, was (and still is) young and resigning him made sense then. Of all our the clubs ineptitude, I don't blame them much for resigning these two - they simply just don't fit in with Flanagan's style of play now.

Your comments are correct i just dont think a 3 year deal is appropriate for players of their level. 2yrs absolute max. Lawrie had a one out stand out year but couldnt maintain that form in 2024. Irrespective the ball is in both their courts now to play significantly better in 2025 at least to the 2023 form or preferably better otherwise they will be seeing a lot of the reserve grade coach.

 

[SAP58]

Every club has a couple of players they signed for too long and are trying to get rid of. At least these two are not top earners.

Anyway, I’d back Flanagan to find a solution at some point.

Definitely, my view is clubs panicked when the Dolphins came into the competition & all a player manager had to say was there was interest from them & we like others signed players on longer term deals than they should have to keep them. Lawrie & Rav are perfect examples of that. But i do agree with your last comment at least we have Flanno to deal with what he was handed when he took over.

 

[Ddraig]

I think Blake will improve now Zac has left, wether it's good enough for where the Dragons are heading is another thing though.
Rava is a monster when he returns the ball and when he's close to the try line, it's just everything else that needs serious coaching. If they can both get their heads in the game they do give us depth.