The Rumours Thread

[Saint_JimmyG]

My memory of Soward is fading fast but I seem to recall that he was infected with the deadly virus that bedevils a lot of quick SGI backs ie the turnstile defence virus.

Considering the belief (by some) that there’s not much difference between a halfback and five-eighth, it’s funny....weird, in fact...that certain players struggle adapting to a simple number change on their.back.

Benji Marshall is one example.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Considering the belief (by some) that there’s not much difference between a halfback and five-eighth, it’s funny....weird, in fact...that certain players struggle adapting to a simple number change on their.back.

Benji Marshall is one example.

Except on the occasions he played there under Bennett.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Except on the occasions he played there under Bennett.

A few times for NZ? Wasn’t BM unavailable during Bennett’s tenure as coach. It certainly wasn’t his time at Brisbane, that’s for sure.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

A few times for NZ? Wasn’t BM unavailable during Bennett’s tenure as coach. It certainly wasn’t his time at Brisbane, that’s for sure.

He played better at Brisbane than he did with us. Helps not getting into punch ups with the coach I guess.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

He played better at Brisbane than he did with us. Helps not getting into punch ups with the coach I guess.

https://www.nospam47.com/au/other-s...d-to-punch-mcgregor/gw9znh7apgqo1hhm5jur9gln7 Forget that flick pass, this would have been his finest career moment if he put one on Mary's chin.

 

[Brutalitops]

He played better at Brisbane than he did with us. Helps not getting into punch ups with the coach I guess.

This is revisionism. Benji was overall average for us, but he had one year (2015 I believe) that was fantastic and was better than his time at Brisbane and second Tigers stint.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

This is revisionism. Benji was overall average for us, but he had one year (2015 I believe) that was fantastic and was better than his time at Brisbane and second Tigers stint.

I guess the same could be said for Dragons seasons 2018 when compared to 2019. A season in which we overachieved considering the injuries we had but that doesn't fit the narrative.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Can someone please pass the tissues......

From today’s SMH
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Shire straits
Despite assurances no Sydney club would be relocated, the NRL is keeping a keen eye on the Sharks as they stumble towards a new season with no chief executive, no licensed club, a borrowed home ground and problems in the playing ranks.

Unfortunately for Cronulla, senior figures at Rugby League Central have long believed the Sharks are more at risk of folding than any other club. It would be a godsend for the NRL as it could replace the Shire club with a second Brisbane team, which would substantially boost the value of the game’s broadcast rights. It could also stage a game at Suncorp Stadium every weekend, leading to a significant increase in attendances and television ratings.

On January 7, Richard Munro became the fifth CEO to depart the Sharks in seven years. He followed Bruno Cullen, Steve Noyce, Lyall Gorman and Barry Russell, who have all come and gone since 2013.

Cronulla fans made it clear on social media they believe the problem lies with the board. There is talk of a clean-out at the upcoming elections.

The problem for the Sharks is they are running out of time. They have closed their licensed club for 18 months while they redevelop the leagues club and have taken the unusual and expensive step of spending millions buying a golf club, which still isn’t open to fans.

The Sharks have opted to play the next two seasons at Kogarah while the renovations are completed, which will undoubtedly lead to lower attendances and revenue. On the field, the Sharks are facing an uphill battle this year after losing a host of talent and experience, including Paul Gallen, Matt Prior, Jayden Brailey and Kyle Flanagan, among others. They are struggling with their salary cap to the point where there has been talk of offloading leading players.

 

[jak]

very sad

 

[Crush]

I'm all for seeing rival Sydney clubs struggle on the football field but definitely do not any team leaving the comp or being relocated.
Take away the local darby with the Sharks and you take away a part of being a Dragons fan.

 

[Saints Forever]

I am very confused

didn’t our shire cousins make a fortune selling off land adjoining Shark Park?

surely they haven’t blown the lot already?

Would be a shame to lose the derby but somewhat amazing claiming back the junior base.

on the balance I could live with the Perth Sharks/Brisbane Sharks

 

[avocado]

The Wooloongabba Sharks has a nice ring to it.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

The Wooloongabba Sharks has a nice ring to it.

l still like the sound of the Far Kurnell Sharks.
Ok, l'm going now ...............

 

[Paddles]

Can anyone with access to the garbage paper confirm who the 'dragons rookie firm[ing] for round 1' is?

 

[randomdragon]

Can anyone with access to the garbage paper confirm who the 'dragons rookie firm[ing] for round 1' is?

Probably Saab. Nothing we didn’t know already

 

[Frank Facer]

Can anyone with access to the garbage paper confirm who the 'dragons rookie firm[ing] for round 1' is?

My first thought was Ramsey.

 

[draco]

My first thought was Ramsey.

WACKO’S WHISPERS

Dragons young gun Jason Saab looks set to be named on a wing come Round 1, but still expect to see plenty of Tristan Sailor playing NRL in 2020.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...d/news-story/8abb92874d24b47b031dd0aad91a3546

 

[Frank Facer]

WACKO’S WHISPERS

Dragons young gun Jason Saab looks set to be named on a wing come Round 1, but still expect to see plenty of Tristan Sailor playing NRL in 2020.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...d/news-story/8abb92874d24b47b031dd0aad91a3546

Saab debuted last year and I fully expect him to be one of our wingers. Maybe he is still counted as a rookie, but I was thinking that it may be someone who hasn't played a game of first grade yet.

 

[redVinme]

Saab debuted last year and I fully expect him to be one of our wingers. Maybe he is still counted as a rookie, but I was thinking that it may be someone who hasn't played a game of first grade yet.

It'll be Saab. He's named in the 9s so must be recovered as he was due to miss the start of the season.

 

[Frank Facer]

It'll be Saab. He's named in the 9s so must be recovered as he was due to miss the start of the season.

Who will be the other winger?