The Rumours Thread

[Gareth67]

Well he looks more intelligent than our present pretender - at least he prepared to try something thats different - sign the man up !

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Are we actually going to sign anyone new for next year.
Even the Reject Shop is rejecting us.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Are we actually going to sign anyone new for next year.
Even the Reject Shop is rejecting us.

Gigot.

 

[Dragonsamy]

It shits me that the NRL did bugger all in punishing Manly’s salary cap rorting in 2017. Not only should it have been awarded the wooden spoon (last year), their underhanded actions affected who missed out on semi final qualification.

Agree Jimmy how could I forget that one.

 

[Old Timer]

SBW to the Dog’s

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Rumour from the Smelligragh says the Cameron Smith will play on next season.
His wife was the main reason for extending his playing career, being she said she wanted a diamond necklace to go with her 15K ring.

 

[blacksafake]

Rumour from the Smelligragh says the Cameron Smith will play on next season.
His wife was the main reason for extending his playing career, being she said she wanted a diamond necklace to go with her 15K ring.

 

[Dragon_psa]

No.....Millward will sign Andrew Fifita's twin brother David instead and claim a major coup!

David is the one we want - I think you may have them confused.

 

[muzby]

David is the one we want - I think you may have them confused.

 

[Warabrook saint]

Rumour from the Smelligragh says the Cameron Smith will play on next season.
His wife was the main reason for extending his playing career, being she said she wanted a diamond necklace to go with her 15K ring.

15K ring of confidence

 

[BIG RIG]

Rumour from Fox Sports that Bunnies are targeting Frizell as a replacement for Sam Burgess

Bunnies shouldn’t get the money from Burgess retirement they rorted it with Inglis and now they want to do it again

 

[getsmarty]

Bunnies launch audacious raid of old rival to poach Roos star as Sam Burgess replacement
NRL Premiership

• October 29, 2019 4:42pm
• James Hooper@jimmyhooper
• Source: FOX SPORTS

Could Tyson Frizell be Redfern bound?Source: AAP
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are targeting Kangaroos, NSW and St George Illawarra enforcer Tyson Frizell as a replacement for English international Sam Burgess.

Fox Sports has learned South Sydney has identified Frizell as the type of seasoned representative forward who could be a perfect fit for the expected-to-be outgoing 2014 Clive Churchill Medal winner.



The Burgess retirement issue is tipped to soon be resolved with a Rabbitohs board meeting this week expected to be informed the champion forward needs to be medically retired.

Frizell is currently contracted with the Dragons until the end of 2020 with the Red V expected to block any attempt to try and grant the Kangaroos back-rower an early release.

South Sydney have been preparing a case for why Burgess should be allowed to be medically retired after sustaining a new shoulder injury in a round five match against the Warriors earlier this season.

Tyson Frizell is jubilant after scoring for the Kangaroos against the Kiwis.Source: Getty Images
The most pressing question for the NRL to determine is how much — if any — of Burgess’s $1 million plus contract should be included in South Sydney’s salary cap for the next three years.



South Sydney are not the only club to be linked with Frizell with the Parramatta Eels also closely monitoring his contract negotiations with the Dragons.

Frizell, 28, has played 157 NRL appearances for the Dragons and Cronulla since making his debut in 2011. He is currently contracted with the Red V until the end of next year.

On the representative football front, Frizell has excelled at State of Origin and Test match level.

But as much as he has won State of Origin series with the Blues and a World Cup with the Kangaroos, NRL finals appearances have been few and far between.

Of the three finals campaigns the Dragons forward has featured in 2012 (Sharks), 2015 (Dragons) and 2018 (Dragons), Frizell has never made it past week one in September.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/373439ecce74bd03bb9a4930d9cdabfa

 

[SBD82]

Bunnies launch audacious raid of old rival to poach Roos star as Sam Burgess replacement
NRL Premiership

• October 29, 2019 4:42pm
• James Hooper@jimmyhooper
• Source: FOX SPORTS

Could Tyson Frizell be Redfern bound?Source: AAP
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are targeting Kangaroos, NSW and St George Illawarra enforcer Tyson Frizell as a replacement for English international Sam Burgess.

Fox Sports has learned South Sydney has identified Frizell as the type of seasoned representative forward who could be a perfect fit for the expected-to-be outgoing 2014 Clive Churchill Medal winner.



The Burgess retirement issue is tipped to soon be resolved with a Rabbitohs board meeting this week expected to be informed the champion forward needs to be medically retired.

Frizell is currently contracted with the Dragons until the end of 2020 with the Red V expected to block any attempt to try and grant the Kangaroos back-rower an early release.

South Sydney have been preparing a case for why Burgess should be allowed to be medically retired after sustaining a new shoulder injury in a round five match against the Warriors earlier this season.

Tyson Frizell is jubilant after scoring for the Kangaroos against the Kiwis.Source: Getty Images
The most pressing question for the NRL to determine is how much — if any — of Burgess’s $1 million plus contract should be included in South Sydney’s salary cap for the next three years.



South Sydney are not the only club to be linked with Frizell with the Parramatta Eels also closely monitoring his contract negotiations with the Dragons.

Frizell, 28, has played 157 NRL appearances for the Dragons and Cronulla since making his debut in 2011. He is currently contracted with the Red V until the end of next year.

On the representative football front, Frizell has excelled at State of Origin and Test match level.

But as much as he has won State of Origin series with the Blues and a World Cup with the Kangaroos, NRL finals appearances have been few and far between.

Of the three finals campaigns the Dragons forward has featured in 2012 (Sharks), 2015 (Dragons) and 2018 (Dragons), Frizell has never made it past week one in September.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/373439ecce74bd03bb9a4930d9cdabfa

Is the obvious lack of fact checking in the last paragraph indicative of the voracity of the rest of the article?

 

[getsmarty]

Is the obvious lack of fact checking in the last paragraph indicative of the voracity of the rest of the article?

More indicative of poor modern day journalism.

 

[Gareth67]

Is the obvious lack of fact checking in the last paragraph indicative of the voracity of the rest of the article?

The article itself - regardless of the authors error of factual information - is nevertheless concerning as there are undoubtedly teams interested in Tyson . Any number of NRL clubs would jump at the opportunity of signing such a complete player .

I am sure that Tyson would like a premiership ring on his own finger and most unfortunately he simply will not get one at the Dragons , at least not in the near future.

 

[SBD82]

The article itself - regardless of the authors error of factual information - is nevertheless concerning as there are undoubtedly teams interested in Tyson . Any number of NRL clubs would jump at the opportunity of signing such a complete player .

I am sure that Tyson would like a premiership ring on his own finger and most unfortunately he simply will not get one at the Dragons , at least not in the near future.

Of course there are clubs interested in Tyson. He’s a quality player.

But the journos are just making it up at this stage. So far I’ve heard that he’s off to Parra, Roosters, Tigers, Sharks and now Souffs. Not a single quote from the player or the supposedly interested club.

It’s just click bait to get us riled up.

 

[BLM01]

James Hooper..says it all really.
First it was Roosters, now Parra and also now Souths
Why wouldnt they be interested is more the truth...so are Titans but that wont get a mention
Souths could not of made a raid yet anyway until Nov 1 but Tysons manager is really just putting the pressure on the Dragons...and YES if a premiership ring is the carrot...he'd better leave soon

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

The article itself - regardless of the authors error of factual information - is nevertheless concerning as there are undoubtedly teams interested in Tyson . Any number of NRL clubs would jump at the opportunity of signing such a complete player .

I am sure that Tyson would like a premiership ring on his own finger and most unfortunately he simply will not get one at the Dragons , at least not in the near future.

I think Tyson is a decent chap and won’t be swayed by the money but the opportunity to play under a decent coach could be our main issue.

Hopefully, Flanagan’s timing works in our favour.

 

[Dragonsamy]

James Hooper..says it all really.
First it was Roosters, now Parra and also now Souths
Why wouldnt they be interested is more the truth...so are Titans but that wont get a mention
Souths could not of made a raid yet anyway until Nov 1 but Tysons manager is really just putting the pressure on the Dragons...and YES if a premiership ring is the carrot...he'd better leave soon

Agree with You just his manager starting a bidding war.
He just doing his job

 

[Gareth67]

Of course there are clubs interested in Tyson. He’s a quality player.

But the journos are just making it up at this stage. So far I’ve heard that he’s off to Parra, Roosters, Tigers, Sharks and now Souffs. Not a single quote from the player or the supposedly interested club.

It’s just click bait to get us riled up.

Mate I most sincerely hope that is indeed the case, however I no longer have any confidence in the Dragons contractural skills.

That and the fact that Tyson’s contract ends next season stills leaves me with a shadow of doubt . Come November , this allows all ( if any ) clubs to start negotiations with players with a view to signing for season 2021 .

I , as all Dragon fans would like to see the man play out his career with the Big Red V , I am merely pointing out that there is a possibility of him leaving regardless of what the media may or not say .