The Rumours Thread

[BIG RIG]

IMO, Clune is just a reserve grader and if we have Hunt, Sullivan, Amone, Mbye, plus maybe others, he is not going to get a run. He might be a good clubman, but in all honesty, we need better quality than Clune if we want to compete with the big boys.

Agreed - just interested cause by my list we now have 5 roster spots available for 2021 and that’s including our 4 already confirmed signings

I have not included Billy Brittain ( Rumoured Retirement ) , Hayden Lomax ( Supposedly released ) , Jayden Hunt and Gerard Beale

So just interested in who will fill the remaining 5 spots

Personally I believe guys like Josh Coric and Jackson Shereb will gain DS contracts

So interesting times ahead in regards to signings

 

[Dragonslayer]

So now that Moses Mbye is officially signed who do you think will be next that the club chases

Has anyone heard any genuine rumours ?

Anyone with 'mail' is is chastised, sullied and abused. Most, if not all have left the forum.

 

[Crush]

Anyone with 'mail' is is chastised, sullied and abused. Most, if not all have left the forum.

Merely stating what most would already guess, but I know for a fact that the board members and old boys at the club are devastated with how this season has unfolded off the field. Just when the JDB stuff seemed behind them the BBQ happens. It has really hurt their pride. They’re embarrassed. It’s had a negative impact with sponsorship as well.
Guys that work for the club, ex-St George players from yesteryear, embarrassed to talk footy, they change the subject.

It’s been one of our very worst seasons surely, reputation in tatters on and off the field.

 

[St Tangles]

Anyone with 'mail' is is chastised, sullied and abused. Most, if not all have left the forum.

I don't get why people abuse them
I love hearing the rumours wether they workout or not

 

[Rob Dragon 1]

I don't get why people abuse them
I love hearing the rumours wether they workout or not

Yep, terrible form. There are some weirdo's on this forum who get strung out and personal if you have a divergent view. I felt it a few weeks back when I gave my view on Zac Lomax and this weirdo jumped up and down. Just hit the unfollow and block function and you don't have to put up with it. Very empowering! I never see any postings from this particular weirdo any more.

 

[denis preston]

Merely stating what most would already guess, but I know for a fact that the board members and old boys at the club are devastated with how this season has unfolded off the field. Just when the JDB stuff seemed behind them the BBQ happens. It has really hurt their pride. They’re embarrassed. It’s had a negative impact with sponsorship as well.
Guys that work for the club, ex-St George players from yesteryear, embarrassed to talk footy, they change the subject.

It’s been one of our very worst seasons surely, reputation in tatters on and off the field.

Good, we want them to hurt, that will be the only way to get deep thought out action. It is amazing how quickly a NRL club can go from tatters to commercially attractive. Just requires consistent good form & able administration. At PRESENT I am confident that Hook & Webby are doing that.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Hear Clune has signed with Newcastle, probably a good move all round he’s too far down the pecking order now with Hunt, Mbye, Bird, Sullivan and Amone all potential halves.

 

[OneEyedDragon]

Hear Clune has signed with Newcastle, probably a good move all round he’s too far down the pecking order now with Hunt, Mbye, Bird, Sullivan and Amone all potential halves.

Still a bit sad, if true. Another "dragon to the core" that has to go elsewhere for a more consistent crack at first grade. Still "you can't keep them all". Good luck Adam.

 

[Dragon David]

And there it is folks, in a nutshell. One has to wonder what WIN's motivation was to buy out the Illawarra share? Surely they (and St George Bank) don't want to see the diminution of their brands by being associated with this rabble. Is there any table thumping and explosive outbursts behind close doors to the effect of "get this fixed and get it right or you'll be skinned alive". I suspect not. I keep coming to the conclusion that the purchase was ego driven, and a play thing for Bruce Gordons son, little Andy!

They are all friends and amigos and each one scratching each others backs but all this has got to stop as they are setting a bad example for the players to follow. The club is an embarrassment to the NRL, sponsors and legends of the club in my opinion and one day, hopefully soon, they MUST turn things around to appease the fanbase, sponsors and NRL.

They should set the tone and do things to rejuvenate the club to be a greater enterprise.

Still a bit sad, if true. Another "dragon to the core" that has to go elsewhere for a more consistent crack at first grade. Still "you can't keep them all". Good luck Adam.

Yes, I agree OED, Adam just did not reach that level to be considered a full time first grader but his heart would have been thoroughly for the Dragons. Good luck to him with his time at the Knights.

 

[dungay dragon]

They are all friends and amigos and each one scratching each others backs but all this has got to stop as they are setting a bad example for the players to follow. The club is an embarrassment to the NRL, sponsors and legends of the club in my opinion and one day, hopefully soon, they MUST turn things around to appease the fanbase, sponsors and NRL.

They should set the tone and do things to rejuvenate the club to be a greater enterprise.

Yes, I agree OED, Adam just did not reach that level to be considered a full time first grader but his heart would have been thoroughly for the Dragons. Good luck to him with his time at the Knights.

Good luck to him at the Knights.Good steady player.
Not going to win you a game but not going to lose you one either

 

[denis preston]

Still a bit sad, if true. Another "dragon to the core" that has to go elsewhere for a more consistent crack at first grade. Still "you can't keep them all". Good luck Adam.

Good move if true. IMO was only going to be a list clogger for us. One of the many reserve grade players that got too many games for us this year.

 

[Trifili13]

Good move if true. IMO was only going to be a list clogger for us. One of the many reserve grade players that got too many games for us this year.

Agree, sad to see players who want to play for the club moved on but unfortunately tough decisions have to be made if you want to be successful. Young Flanagan had 1 year at the Rooster's, they made the semis (from memory 1 game off the GF) but they still punted him rather than persist as in their opinion he was not and will not be good enough. That ruthlessness is one of the reasons (plus uncle Nick) they are successful, not like us waiting for 80kg 20 year olds to bulk up to play first grade, buying other teams rubbish and persisting with plodders.

 

[Maddragon99]

Good move if true. IMO was only going to be a list clogger for us. One of the many reserve grade players that got too many games for us this year.

I’m fine with it as long as Griffin doesn’t use it as an excuse to bring Norman back next year

 

[mickeylane]

Anyone with 'mail' is is chastised, sullied and abused. Most, if not all have left the forum.

Would have to be Suli in the centres as i think Bird is destined for the forwards plus we need some urgent strike out wide...

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

I’m fine with it as long as Griffin doesn’t use it as an excuse to bring Norman back next year

Cmon mate dont even joke about stuff like that.

 

[mickeylane]

St George Illawarra has started pursuing Gold Coast and Queensland State of Origin forward Moeaki Fotuaika – an acquisition which would further ignite a new-look Dragons forward pack.

Fotuaika, who has played five games for Queensland over the past two years, is off contract after next season with rival clubs permitted to lodge formal offers from November 1.

Titans’ management is aware of St George Illawarra’s interest.

Sources close to the Dragons say the club has spoken internally about the Maroons prop and preliminary contact has been made with Fotuaika’s manager.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Would have to be Suli in the centres as i think Bird is destined for the forwards plus we need some urgent strike out wide...

We 'apparently' have offered Suli a 3yr deal between 500 - 600 a year.

We need a left centre, and Suli fits that bill.

 

[Dragonslayer]

St George Illawarra has started pursuing Gold Coast and Queensland State of Origin forward Moeaki Fotuaika – an acquisition which would further ignite a new-look Dragons forward pack.

Fotuaika, who has played five games for Queensland over the past two years, is off contract after next season with rival clubs permitted to lodge formal offers from November 1.

Titans’ management is aware of St George Illawarra’s interest.

Sources close to the Dragons say the club has spoken internally about the Maroons prop and preliminary contact has been made with Fotuaika’s manager.

Yes please

 

[OneEyedDragon]

St George Illawarra has started pursuing Gold Coast and Queensland State of Origin forward Moeaki Fotuaika – an acquisition which would further ignite a new-look Dragons forward pack.

Fotuaika, who has played five games for Queensland over the past two years, is off contract after next season with rival clubs permitted to lodge formal offers from November 1.

Titans’ management is aware of St George Illawarra’s interest.

Sources close to the Dragons say the club has spoken internally about the Maroons prop and preliminary contact has been made with Fotuaika’s manager.

I would prefer Fotuaika to Suli if we only get one of them, but hey, why not both? It would give us a very good forward pack and a pretty good back line, plus no Corey Norman! Win Win Win.

 

[ChocOConnor]

Yes this is the guy we want. I’d take him and big Tino over Kikau any day. He has good laterall movement and a big engine. His post tackle meters are also impressive