The Rumours Thread

[possm]

Turns 27 tomorrow and is still a NSW cup player, I guess he comes cheap.

We should sign Tino or another marquee prop first.

 

[getsmarty]

Dragons closing in on signature of Warriors speedster​

The club is now closing in on the signature of New Zealand Warriors flyer Setu Tu, Zero Tackle understands.
His explosive finishing and versatility, with the ability to play on either wing, at centre, or even fullback, saw several clubs scout and approach his management, as previously revealed by Zero Tackle.
Now, sources close to the situation have confirmed Tu is “close to” securing a two-year deal with the Dragons, with negotiations understood to be in the final stages.
Tu, who starred for the Warriors' NSW Cup side in 2025, has been on the radar of multiple NRL clubs following a breakout campaign that saw him dominate the second-tier competition and help the ‘Wahs' claim the State Championship title.

MSN

 

[The Word]

Maybe it was the two tries he scored against us in the grand final that sealed the deal?

 

[qld redvee]

Maybe it was the two tries he scored against us in the grand final that sealed the deal?

well lets hope he signs the deal so we can claim a player

 

[The Word]

Surely Tu and Fale coming in fairly cheap means we've got a huge wad of cash for a half and a prop?

 

[redv13]

27, 7 seasons of reserve grade (no disrespect), ain’t getting my juices flowing

 

[RedVee]

Young to Newcastle is the best news I've had for a long time. I wonder who is our other assistant, Enis adn ?

It has been debunked sorry Possum

 

[getsmarty]

27, 7 seasons of reserve grade (no disrespect), ain’t getting my juices flowing

Understand...but its about roster management.... Have a listen to the Daniel Anderson interview on the Dragons Den podcast.... Cheers to @Victoire for sharing.

The Dragons Den - Daniel Anderson - The Dragons Den

An exciting one this week. We chat to our newly appointed Head of Recruitment and Pathways Daniel Anderson. Daniel Anderson has had a huge impact on the careers of many of your favorite NRL stars. Which has had an even bigger impact of the ongoing success of multiple clubs. From Maths teacher...

omny.fm

Without too many spoilers, we are holding the powder dry for 27 and tapping people on the shoulder who are not offering value for money....

 

[mattw5]

Great another non established player.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Understand...but its about roster management.... Have a listen to the Daniel Anderson interview on the Dragons Den podcast.... Cheers to @Victoire for sharing.

The Dragons Den - Daniel Anderson - The Dragons Den

An exciting one this week. We chat to our newly appointed Head of Recruitment and Pathways Daniel Anderson. Daniel Anderson has had a huge impact on the careers of many of your favorite NRL stars. Which has had an even bigger impact of the ongoing success of multiple clubs. From Maths teacher...

omny.fm

Without too many spoilers, we are holding the powder dry for 27 and tapping people on the shoulder who are not offering value for money....

The part I like is that Tu was an aerial threat to our Cup team in the Grand Final. WIth Lomax gone, we lost an edge in that department. He may not be in Lomax's class, but it's a step in the right direction. Tu's combination with Tanah Boyd in that game (another reason for pursuing Boyd???) contributed to the Dragons demise that day.

 

[Dragsters]

The part I like is that Tu was an aerial threat to our Cup team in the Grand Final. WIth Lomax gone, we lost an edge in that department. He may not be in Lomax's class, but it's a step in the right direction. Tu's combination with Tanah Boyd in that game (another reason for pursuing Boyd???) contributed to the Dragons demise that day.

Savala, Wishart or Boyd.

In that order.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Gutho to 13 makes about as much sense as Tui to prop

Really?- Gutho is a relatively big body but is slowing down. His lateral defensive deficiencies were shown up at full back by fast moving players but he retains good front on defence and also passing, linking and support skills which are part of a No 13 role. The NRL has now and has always had backs who reinvented themselves as linking utility players due to the ageing/slowing process. Examples of this are Kurt Mann and even Adam Doeuhi who has started at 13 for the Tigers.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Savala, Wishart or Boyd.

In that order.

Agree about Savala- Wishart would have to work extensively on his kicking game to be that game managing half we need imo.

 

[Old Timer]

Maybe it was the two tries he scored against us in the grand final that sealed the deal?

It was probably when he stepped Cake that we got excited.

 

[Dragsters]

Really?- Gutho is a relatively big body but is slowing down. His lateral defensive deficiencies were shown up at full back by fast moving players but he retains good front on defence and also passing, linking and support skills which are part of a No 13 role. The NRL has now and has always had backs who reinvented themselves as linking utility players due to the ageing/slowing process. Examples of this are Kurt Mann and even Adam Doeuhi who has started at 13 for the Tigers.

Just can't see the guy going from fullback having to make a couple of tackles (or at least attempts) successfully transitioning into the most important defensive positioning the team just because he's getting slower.

Seems fanciful at best...

 

[Get2dachopper!]

Gutho could make a fist of playing 5/8 if we recruit a ready made fullback.
But it won’t happen, it’s quite obvious that any recruitment decision is taking into account that K.Flan must be in the 17 somewhere. It’s the big white elephant in the room. It’s not hard to imaging Anderson and Flanno snr have probably already has some robust conversations about this issue.

 

[possm]

Really?- Gutho is a relatively big body but is slowing down. His lateral defensive deficiencies were shown up at full back by fast moving players but he retains good front on defence and also passing, linking and support skills which are part of a No 13 role. The NRL has now and has always had backs who reinvented themselves as linking utility players due to the ageing/slowing process. Examples of this are Kurt Mann and even Adam Doeuhi who has started at 13 for the Tigers.

Stewart is the best candidate for 13. Gutherson to replace Suli if we recruit a new fullback.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Geez, I hate to be negative, but Setu Tu is hardly inspiring

"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed,"

 

[hewi]

Stewart is the best candidate for 13. Gutherson to replace Suli if we recruit a new fullback.

If Suli goes who is going to make the meters to get us out of trouble.

 

[CozDragon]

The part I like is that Tu was an aerial threat to our Cup team in the Grand Final. WIth Lomax gone, we lost an edge in that department. He may not be in Lomax's class, but it's a step in the right direction. Tu's combination with Tanah Boyd in that game (another reason for pursuing Boyd???) contributed to the Dragons demise that day.

The warriors fans don't seem to happy to hear that he is leaving, so they atleast think of him highly and most would prefer him in first grade instead of DWZ. So maybe he has potential.