The Rumours Thread

[Ben_Kusto_magic]

What offer ?

The one to join St.George Illawarra

 

[TruSaint]

The one to join St.George Illawarra

Ben, according to the report and my post above, there never was an offer.
How true that is, I have no idea matey.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Saints seem to be releasing quite a few and yet only signed 1 player so far. Saving their dollars to pay out Mary I hope.

 

[George Dragon]

Saints seem to be releasing quite a few and yet only signed 1 player so far. Saving their dollars to pay out Mary I hope.

It doesn't work that way.

 

[TruSaint]

It doesn't work that way.

I think you're saying that cap money for players and coaching staff is separate?

 

[qld redvee]

It doesn't work that way.

George
any idea if we are going to bring the development players into the 30 to fill the holes or look at outside players ?? Also how is Kaide ellis looking will he get a run at some stage ??

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Looks like the Dogs are targeting Matt Burton, he is going to be a superstar. I couldn't even imagine us signing anyone remotely exciting.

 

[George Dragon]

George
any idea if we are going to bring the development players into the 30 to fill the holes or look at outside players ?? Also how is Kaide ellis looking will he get a run at some stage ??

I have not seen a training run since covid, so cant tell you much about Kaide.
I think so, just my opinion though. I was chating to Cody he is at contact training level now and is around 2 weeks from full fitness The twins have been getting good feedback too, Shaun told me he was brought into the bubble too, but is back out ATM with the outbreak in the area and his family getting tested. This indicates a least 1 DP moving up.

 

[qld redvee]

I have not seen a training run since covid, so cant tell you much about Kaide.
I think so, just my opinion though. I was chating to Cody he is at contact training level now and is around 2 weeks from full fitness The twins have been getting good feedback too, Shaun told me he was brought into the bubble too, but is back out ATM with the outbreak in the area and his family getting tested. This indicates a least 1 DP moving up.

Thanx for the update george

 

[qld redvee]

Looks like the Dogs are targeting Matt Burton, he is going to be a superstar. I couldn't even imagine us signing anyone remotely exciting.

FCD
Penrith will be worried about Barrett taking talent to the dogs - wonder what Gus will have to say about it

 

[George Dragon]

Looks like the Dogs are targeting Matt Burton, he is going to be a superstar. I couldn't even imagine us signing anyone remotely exciting.

I think Bud has the same ability, just a year younger. Will be able too judge this time next year, although he has missed that year development in CC.

 

[George Dragon]

FCD
Penrith will be worried about Barrett taking talent to the dogs - wonder what Gus will have to say about it

From a Fox story

Penrith are understood to have warned Barrett against taking players with him if he takes up the gig.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says he has trust in Barrett to do right by the club no matter what the future holds.

“Trent has been completely transparent and we have a relationship which is built on, as much as anything else, trust,” he said.

One of Penrith’s young guns who have been tossed up as a potential player the Bulldogs would be interested in is five-eighth Matt Burton.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

I think Bud has the same ability, just a year younger. Will be able too judge this time next year, although he has missed that year development in CC.

Yeah I agree, I’d love both. Burton is a bit bigger though and he’s ready to go right now. He’s wasted at Penrith they are in a premiership window and have to decide between he or Luai. He’s too good for a backup.

 

[blacksafake]

Is that swap deal with Lafai and CHN dead ?

Apparently CNH has told the dogs he’ll stay if Barrett is appointed. His other preference is the raiders.

 

[Warabrook saint]

Looks like the Dogs are targeting Matt Burton, he is going to be a superstar. I couldn't even imagine us signing anyone remotely exciting.

We just release players without any compensation, when was the last time we got a player swap....we're the benevolent society run by lightweights

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Apparently CNH has told the dogs he’ll stay if Barrett is appointed. His other preference is the raiders.

I live in Canberra it says a lot that someone would chose to live in this frozen wasteland or for spoon contenders than in the sunny gong.

 

[Dragonsamy]

Saints seem to be releasing quite a few and yet only signed 1 player so far. Saving their dollars to pay out Mary I hope.

Can't use salary cap money on the coaching staff as George has already stated

 

[BIG RIG]

Both Triple M and Fox League have reported that the Dragons have begun preliminary talks with SBW’s manager to bring him to the club for the rest of this yr

Personally I reckon he will go to NZ

 

[blacksafake]

Both Triple M and Fox League have reported that the Dragons have begun preliminary talks with SBW’s manager to bring him to the club for the rest of this yr

Personally I reckon he will go to NZ

Don’t want him.
His best days are way past.

 

[redVinme]

Don’t want him.
His best days are way past.

Agreed.
Best days are over.
What he may bring in attitude, professionalism and experience may be worth a slap at least.
The roosters have said he changed a lot of people's attitudes around performance and effort.

For me though stinks of trying to get a win. If he won't be here next year not worth the effort and circus.