The Rumours Thread

[getsmarty]

Sorry getsmarty I just overheard it on Triple M radio but it doesn’t suprise me if it’s true

Thanks BIG RIG.... Yes that name surprised me...was expecting others..........

 

[Dragonslayer]

Sorry getsmarty I just overheard it on Triple M radio but it doesn’t suprise me if it’s true

No big loss if true tbh. Has spent more time injured than actual playing. Maybe, with St Helens releasing Luke Thompson to the Dogs they may well and truly be looking for a replacement and lets face it, Korbin would be far better siuted to ESL than NRL given his injuries etc. So this wouldn't surprise if this rumour gathered some momentum

 

[getsmarty]

No big loss if true tbh. Has spent more time injured than actual playing. Maybe, with St Helens releasing Luke Thompson to the Dogs they may well and truly be looking for a replacement and lets face it, Korbin would be far better siuted to ESL than NRL given his injuries etc. So this wouldn't surprise if this rumour gathered some momentum

What worries me is who Mcgregor will replace them with...P.Kaufusi/latimore type players... That's if anyone wants to come here.....more than likely C.C cup filler players
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[BLM01]

I thought it was scoring tries we struggle with ???????

Both..actually we struggle in all facets of the game ATM

 

[BLM01]

Sydney Morning Herald as reported that Issac Luke has quit St George effective immediately and has joined the Brisbane Broncos

Heard on Triple M as well that Korbin Sims has requested his release as well

Great news
Mary is losing the team he wanted
Mary is losing the stronghold he had on picking the side
We are starting to return the scrap metal to the junkyard
There is more to go...got some moula to spend

 

[Dragonslayer]

What worries me is who Mcgregor will replace them with...P.Kaufusi/latimore type players... That's if anyone wants to come here.....more than likely C.C cup filler players
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True that.

If Korbin did go, who would take his place in the current 32 squad players?

Maybe we can ask the Roosters for a "loan" player, that Faamasili giy who's currently on loan to the Warriors, could be the first player ever tobplay for 3 clubs in one season while still contracted to one,

 

[getsmarty]

True that.

If Korbin did go, who would take his place in the current 32 squad players?

Maybe we can ask the Roosters for a "loan" player, that Faamasili giy who's currently on loan to the Warriors, could be the first player ever tobplay for 3 clubs in one season while still contracted to one,

He wouldn't last long..after 1 week with McGregor he would be begging for a release..........

 

[RedVDave]

So can anyway explain to me what was the point of signing Issac Luke? Played 3 games only to be granted a release after 4 rounds? I seriously don't get it.

 

[Mjab]

Getting rid of Luke and K Sims
Win, win,

now for Mary

 

[Coffs dragon]

So can anyway explain to me what was the point of signing Issac Luke? Played 3 games only to be granted a release after 4 rounds? I seriously don't get it.

A Millward & McGregor master stroke to get that prized signing.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

So can anyway explain to me what was the point of signing Issac Luke? Played 3 games only to be granted a release after 4 rounds? I seriously don't get it.

He come as backup for Cam coming off a broken leg. His family live in Brisbane and a spot there has opened up. It’s a win win, we have Hunt and BB in our squad so they can cover for Cam now anyway.

 

[Dragonslayer]

So can anyway explain to me what was the point of signing Issac Luke? Played 3 games only to be granted a release after 4 rounds? I seriously don't get it.

I think 2 things here:

Luke was signed for 1yr at min wage (when it looked like he had no deal with any club) and deysils of the contract may have imcluded match payments only, but I'm guessing that part. We then proceeded to train and trail Brittain, then sign him for 2yrs. The Broncos have offered a deal for the remainder of this year at a higher $$ value. Luke has young kids so every $$ is of value to him not the jersey.
The second factor is now it seems Hunt will be moved into a support hooking role, effectively punting Luke from the 17. With injuries and lack of experience Luke will probably play games the rest of the season there.

 

[Dragon Revival]

So the NRL Squad is now 28 players with De Belin highly doubtful. Hopefully Ramsey will be added who could at least score us one more try each game without any assistance.

 

[BLM01]

What worries me is who Mcgregor will replace them with...P.Kaufusi/latimore type players... That's if anyone wants to come here.....more than likely C.C cup filler players
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But that will keep @possm happy as we would be replacing like with like
He can then proceed to say what a good job Millward has done

 

[BLM01]

So the NRL Squad is now 28 players with De Belin highly doubtful. Hopefully Ramsey will be added who could at least score us one more try each game without any assistance.

Ramsey wont be avaialble to play for about another 6-8 weeks minimum until recovers and trains injury free

 

[getsmarty]

Ramsey wont be avaialble to play for about another 6-8 weeks minimum until recovers and trains injury free

Hopefully under a new coach...but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Ramsey wont be avaialble to play for about another 6-8 weeks minimum until recovers and trains injury free

I wouldn’t risk him either. This years gone in all likelihood get him right and maybe at the very end of the season give him a run in the last few rounds for a taste.

 

[Dragon David]

So can anyway explain to me what was the point of signing Issac Luke? Played 3 games only to be granted a release after 4 rounds? I seriously don't get it.

I'm thinking that as there is no CC Cup/lower grade comps, there would be players from other clubs looking to go elsewhere for game time. So if they can be guaranteed a few games in first grade off they will go if they can be released.

Wasn't Luke's signing done because of the uncertainty of the fitness of McInnes? and probably to be a back-up only. I don't think that anybody had any idea that the games were going to be suspended in March because of Covid -19 and also no idea that the CC Cup would not continue.

Our recruitment, retention and pathways principles have been thrown out of the window.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Apparently we are chasing Addo Carr, Vunivalu and Rapana. I thought Vunivalu was going to Rugby? Anyway good luck with that. Rapana is a possibility.

 

[TomRedVRiver]

Apparently we are chasing Addo Carr, Vunivalu and Rapana. I thought Vunivalu was going to Rugby? Anyway good luck with that. Rapana is a possibility.

Is there an article on this somewhere?